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Apr, 2015

Zeenk

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ZEENK 20MG DISPERSIBLE  TABLETS. Category: Over The Counter. COMPOSITION: Each dispersible  tablet contains 54.90mg of   Zinc sulphate Monohydrate B.P  equivalent to 20mg of elemental zinc. Product contains Aspartame. Administration: Place the tablet in a teaspoon. Add a bit of water. Let the tablet dissolve (around 45 seconds). Give the entire spoonful to the child. Pharmacological Properties: Pharmacodynamics: Zinc is an essential trace element involved in many enzyme systems. Severe deficiency causes skin leision, alopecia, diarrhoea, increased susceptibility to infections and failure to thrive in children. Symptoms of less severe deficiency […]

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Apr, 2015

Quinine Tablet

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Composition: Each coated  tablet contains: Quinine sulphate B.P. 300mg. Clinical pharmacology: Quinine, a cinchona alkaloid, is a 4-Methanolquinoline antimalarial that is a rapid-acting blood schizontocide with activity against Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae. Has activity against gametocytes of P. malariae and P.vivax, but not against mature gametocytes of  P.falciparum. The precise mechanism of action of quinine is unclear but it may interfere with lysosome function or nucleic acid synthesis in the malaria parasite. It has no activity against exoerythrocytic forms, hence quinine does not produce a […]

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Apr, 2015

Upacof Syrup

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Composition Each 5 ml of syrup contains: Chlorpheniramine Maleate B.P ………………………… 1 mg/5ml Promethazine HCl B.P……………………………………2.5 mg/5ml Diphenhydramine HCl B.P……………………………..   5 mg/5ml Ammonium Chloride B.P………………………………. 90 mg/5ml Pharmacological actions: Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Promethazine and Diphenhydramine are all antihistamines with H1 receptor antagonistic action. They inhibit most responses of smooth muscle to histamine. Histamine is usually released from the mast cells on encounter with antigens. The antihistamine antagonizes the constrictor action of histamines on the respiratory smooth muscle. H1 antagonists also possess antimuscarinic, adrenaline- enhancing and/ or antagonizing, serotoin  antagonizing and local […]

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Apr, 2015

Upacof Pediatrics

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Composition Each 5 ml of syrup contains: Diphenhydramine HCl B.P……………………………..  6.25 mg Ammonium Chloride B.P……………………………….. 60 mg Sodium Citrate B.P…………………………………………  25mg Menthol USP……………………………………………………0.5 mg(as flavour) Pharmacological actions: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine with H1 receptor antagonistic action. It inhibits most responses of smooth muscle to histamine. Histamine is usually released from the mast cells on encounter with antigens. The antihistamine antagonizes the constrictor action of histamines on the respiratory smooth muscle. H1 antagonists also possess antimuscarinic, adrenaline- enhancing and/ or antagonizing, serotoin  antagonizing and local anesthetics effects. H1 antagonists are used […]

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Oct, 2014

Ethro 125/250 & 500

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Erythromycin 125/250/500mg Pharmacological class. Macrolide antibiotic Indications: Alternative to penicillins in penicillin allergic patients in LRTIs, URTIs Skin & Soft Tissue infections Gonococcal male urethritis PID Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever Legionnaire,s disease Early syphllis Dosage & Administration: Adults & children > 8yrs: 250 – 500mg QiD upto 4g daily in severe infections Children upto 2 yrs: 125mg QiD Children 2 – 8 yrs: 250mg QiD – Double doses for severe infections Early Syphillis: 500mg QiD * 14/7 Uncomplicated Genital chlamydial and non gonococcal urethritis: 500mg BD * 14/7 Contraindications Hypersensitivity […]

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Oct, 2014

Erythro 500mg

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Erythromycin 500mg Pharmacological class. Macrolide antibiotic Indications: Alternative to penicillins in penicillin allergic patients in LRTIs, URTIs Skin & Soft Tissue infections Gonococcal male urethritis PID Prophylaxis of rheumatic fever Legionnaire,s disease Early syphllis Dosage & Administration: Adults & children > 8yrs: 250 – 500mg QiD upto 4g daily in severe infections Children upto 2 yrs: 125mg QiD Children 2 – 8 yrs: 250mg QiD – Double doses for severe infections Early Syphillis: 500mg QiD * 14/7 Uncomplicated Genital chlamydial and non gonococcal urethritis: 500mg BD * 14/7 Contraindications Hypersensitivity […]

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Oct, 2014

Dinac Plus

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Diclofenac 50mg / 100mg & Diclofenac Gel Pharmacological Class: NSAID Indications Rheumatoid Arthritis Anylosing Spondylitis Osteo – Arthritis Painul Syndromes of vertebral column Painful post traumatic & psot operative inflammation and swelling Dosage: 50mg Bd or 100mg OD with or after meals Gel – massage a sufficient amount BD Side Effects: GIT disturbances; Skin Rashes; Urticaria; Dizziness Contra-Indication: PUD & Asthmatics sensitive to Asprin and other NSAIDS Pregnancy: Use if benefits outweighs the risk to fetus

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Oct, 2014

Dinac Gel

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Diclofenac Gel Pharmacological Class: NSAID Indications Rheumatoid Arthritis Anylosing Spondylitis Osteo – Arthritis Painul Syndromes of vertebral column Painful post traumatic & psot operative inflammation and swelling Dosage: 50mg Bd or 100mg OD with or after meals Gel – massage a sufficient amount BD Side Effects: GIT disturbances; Skin Rashes; Urticaria; Dizziness Contra-Indication: PUD & Asthmatics sensitive to Asprin and other NSAIDS Pregnancy: Use if benefits outweighs the risk to fetus

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Oct, 2014

Dinac 100mg

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Diclofenac 50mg / 100mg & Diclofenac Gel Pharmacological Class: NSAID Indications Rheumatoid Arthritis Anylosing Spondylitis Osteo – Arthritis Painul Syndromes of vertebral column Painful post traumatic & psot operative inflammation and swelling Dosage: 50mg Bd or 100mg OD with or after meals Gel – massage a sufficient amount BD Side Effects: GIT disturbances; Skin Rashes; Urticaria; Dizziness Contra-Indication: PUD & Asthmatics sensitive to Asprin and other NSAIDS Pregnancy: Use if benefits outweighs the risk to fetus

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