Strepsils Max Pro

Strepsils Max Pro

flurbiprofen

Manufacturer:

RB (Health)

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Flurbiprofen
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult, elderly & childn >12 yr 1 loz dissolved slowly in mouth every 3-6 hr. Max: 5 loz/24 hr for 3 days.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen, aspirin & other NSAIDs. Existing or history of peptic ulcerations/haemorrhage. History of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Recent CABG surgery & revascularisation procedures. Fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption, sucrose-isomaltase. Severe heart, renal or hepatic failure. 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
Special Precautions
Discontinue use if GI bleeding, ulceration, skin rash, mucosal lesions or any other sign of hypersensitivity occur. History of bronchial asthma or allergic disease; HTN &/or heart failure, GI diseases. SLE & mixed connective tissue disease. Renal impairment & hepatic dysfunction. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Taste perversion. GI disturbances, dizziness, headache, paresthesia, throat irritation.
Drug Interactions
Increased adverse events w/ aspirin & other NSAIDs including ibuprofen & COX-2 selective inhibitors. Increased effects of anticoagulants, phenytoin. Reduced effects of antihypertensive, diuretics, mifepristone. Increased risk of GI bleeding w/ corticosteroids, antiplatelet agents & SSRIs. Increased plasma levels of cardiac glycosides, MTX, lithium. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ ciclosporin, tacrolimus. Increased risk of hemotological toxicity w/ zidovudine. Increased risk of developing convulsions w/ quinolones. Altered blood glucose level w/ oral antidiabetics. Hyperkalaemia w/ K-sparing diuretics. Delayed excretion of flurbiprofen w/ probenecid, sulfinpyrazone.
MIMS Class
Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation
ATC Classification
R02AX01 - flurbiprofen ; Belongs to the class of other throat preparations.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Strepsils Max Pro loz 8.75 mg
Packing/Price
(honey & lemon) 16's
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