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Oct, 2014

Upacof Dry & Expectorant

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Dextromethorphan 15mg/5ml Pharmacological Class: Antitiusive Indications: Hacking dry coughs – soothes and eases irritations. Dosage & Administration. (3-4times Daily) Adults: 10ml Children: 6-12yrs > 2.5 – 5ml >12yrs:- 5-15ml or as recommended by the physician. Contra-indications: Patients taking MAOIs / Children below 12 yrs / Long standing disease. Precaution: May cause drowsiness and impair ability to operate machinery. Do not give to asthmatic patients under an acute attack. Side Effects: Dizziness / Stomach upset / Nausea / Dry Mouth / Blurred vision.

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Oct, 2014

Asmalin

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Salbutamol tabs 4mg / syrup 2mg/5ml Pharmacological Class Selective B – adrenergic agonist Indications: Relief of bronchiospasms in asthma Chronic Bronchitis Emphysema Management of uncomplicated premature labour in 3rd trimester   Dosage & Administration: Adults: 4mg TDS – Maximum 8mg TDS Children: 2-5 yrs: 2.5 – 5ml TDS or QiD 6-12yrs: 5ml TDS or QiD >12yrs: 4mg TDS or QiD In elderly : Initiate treatment with 2mg BD or TDS   Contra-indications: Hypersensitivity to salbutamol Do not use for threatened abortion Pregnancy & Lactation: Use in pregnancy if benefi t […]

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Oct, 2014

Alleston

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Chlorpheniramine Tabs 4mg & Syrup 2mg/5ml Pharmacological Class: Antihistamine Indications: Symptomatic control of allergic conditions responsive to antihistamines. Dosage & Administration. Adults: 1 tablet 3 times daily. Children upto 1 year: 2.5ml TDS 1-5yrs: 5ml TDS 6-12yrs: ½ – 1 tablet TDS Precautions: May cause dizziness or drowsiness Warn patients not to operate machinery May potentiate the sedative effect of alcohol Side Effects: Drowsiness / psychomotor impairment / antimuscarinic effects / allergic reactions / muscle weakness / tight chest / tachycardia epileptic form seizure.

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Oct, 2014

Chap chap

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Aspirin 400mg + paracetamol 200mg + caffeine anhydrous 50mg Pharmacological class Fixed Dose Analgesic / Antipyretic Indications: Pyrexia Pain & Infl ammation in Rheumatic Musculoskeletal disorders Dosage & Administration 1 – 3 tablets TDS after food. Avoid in children under 2yrs Contra-indications GI ulceration / haemophilia / Hypersensitivity to any of the actoive ingredients. Side Effects GIT discomfort / ulceration / bleeding / nausea / hepatotoxicity / mentalconfusion / drowsiness & Dizziness / hypersensitivity reactions / Precautions: Cautions in asthmatics / nasal allergies / nasal polyps. Avoid in patients with […]

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APC Tablets

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Aspirin 400mg + paracetamol 200mg + caffeine anhydrous 50mg Pharmacological class Fixed Dose Analgesic / Antipyretic Indications: Pyrexia Pain & Infl ammation in Rheumatic Diseases Musculoskeletal disorders Dosage & Administration 1 – 3 tablets TDS after food. Avoid in children under 2yrs Contra-indications GI ulceration / haemophilia / Hypersensitivity to any of the actoive ingredients. Side Effects GIT discomfort / ulceration / bleeding / nausea / hepatotoxicity / mental confusion / drowsiness & Dizziness / hypersensitivity reactions / Precautions: Cautions in asthmatics / nasal allergies / nasal polyps. Avoid in […]

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Oct, 2014

Clobit

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clobetasone propionate 0.05% Pharmacological Class: Synthetic Steroid Indications: Relief of infl ammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses.e.g psoriasis /eczematous dermatitis / seborrheic dematitis / Dosage & Administration: Apply a thin layer BD and rub gently ion the affected parts Contra-indications: Hypersensitivity to the product Fungal / viral or bacterial skin infections Acne / perioral disease / scabies / leg ulcers / rosacea Precautions: Discontinue if irritation occurs Do not use in open skin / rosacea / face / groin / axillae. Pregnancy & Lactation: No adequate and well […]

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Oct, 2014

Neurotrol

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Carbamazepine 200mg Pharmacological Class: Anticonvulsant Indications: Management of epilepsy – generalized tonic-clonic & partial seizures types. Neuralgias – trigeminal / glossopharyngeal / post herpetic. Neuropathies – diabetic / peripheral Phantom limb pain Management of alcohol withdrawal syndromes Treatment of mania Prevention of bipolar & unipolar depression Dosage & Administration Epilepsy – Adults: 100 – 1200mg daily; occasionally 1600mg children 10-15yrs: 600 – 1000mg daily in divided doses 5-10yrs: 400-600mg daily in divided doses 1-5yrs: 200-400mg daily in divided doses under 1 year: 100 – 200mg daily in divided doses Trigeminal […]

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Ibusip

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Ibuprofen Suspension 100mg/5ml500mg Pharmacological Class: Analgesic / Antipyretic Indications: Mild to moderate pain in migraine / post operative pain / rheumatic disorders & other musculoskeletal disorders. Dosage & Administration. Adults: – 1.2 – 1.8 g daily in 3 divided doses. Do not exceed 3.2g / day. Children: – 20mg/kg – upto 40mg/kg body weight in juvenile RA. Maximum daily dose is 500mg for those weighing less than 30kg Not recommended for children under 7kg To reduce fever; children dose is 5-10mg/kg body weight. Side Effects. GI disturbances / headache / […]

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Oct, 2014

Multibion

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Vit. B1 1mg / B2 1mg / B6 0.5mg / A 1600iu / D3100iu / Nicotinamide 15mg Pharmacological Class: Multivitamin Indications: Growing children Elderly Avitaminosis Convalescence Co-prescription with other drugs e.g antibiotics / antimalarials. Dosage Upto 2yrs 0.5ml daily 2-12 yrs: 5ml daily Over 12yrs: 10ml daily Side Effects: No known side effects Over-dosage leads to Hypervitaminosis when taken in large quantities. Hypercalceamia due to high vitamin D intake

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Oct, 2014

Neladol Extra Tablet

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Composition: Tablet: Each Tablet contains: Paracetamol B.P………. 500mg. Instructions: Neladol is a para-aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties. It is used in the symptomatic management of pain and fever. Absorption and Excretion: Neladol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 10 to 60 minutes after oral administration. It is distributed into most body tissues. It crosses the placenta and is present in breast milk. The administration half-life of the drug varies from about 1 to 3 hours. It is metabolized predominantly in the […]

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