Soldextam Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Dexamethasone 0.5 mg, dexchlorphenamine maleate 2 mg

Indications/Uses

Severe hay fever, chronic bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic & contact dermatitis, drug reactions, serum sickness, allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis & ocular inflammatory disorders.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-2 caplet 4 times daily. Childn ½ caplet 3-4 times daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Herpes simplex, corneal ulcers, systemic fungal infection. Newborn or premature infants.

Special Precautions

Peptic ulcer, infections, chronic renal failure, uremia, narrow-angle glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, HTN, DM. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Salt & fluid retention, GI disturbances, increased appetite, growth retardation, Cushingoid state, amenorrhoea, muscle weakness, blurred vision, dry mouth, difficulty in micturition, drowsiness, aseptic osteonecrosis, hyperhidrosis.

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Drug Interactions

Anticoagulants. Decreased effect w/ rifampicin, phenytoin, primidone, barbital, carbamazepine, terbutaline. Avoid concomitant use of MAOI.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R01AD53 - dexamethasone, combinations ; Belongs to the class of topical corticosteroids used for prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Soldextam caplet

Packing/Price

20 × 10's (Rp114,400/boks)

Soldextam

Manufacturer:

Solas