Neozep

Neozep

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Per 5 mL syr Phenylephrine HCl 2.5 mg, chlorphenamine maleate 0.5 mg, paracetamol 125 mg. Per mL oral drops Phenylephrine HCl 1 mg, chlorphenamine maleate 0.8 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of runny nose, nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, itchy & watery eyes, fever, body pains & headache associated w/ common cold, flu, upper resp infections, allergic rhinitis & sinusitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Syr Childn >12 yr 15 mL (3 tsp), 7-12 yr 10 mL (2 tsp), 2-6 yr 5 mL (1 tsp). Oral drops Childn 1-2 yr 1.5-2 mL, 6-12 mth 1.25-1.5 mL, 3-6 mth 1-1.25 mL, 1-3 mth 0.75-1 mL. All doses to be taken 6 hrly.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hyperthyroidism, HTN, coronary & CV diseases, ventricular arrhythmia, acute-angle glaucoma, pheochromocytoma. MAOI therapy; nephropathy.
Special Precautions
Glaucoma, cardiac, renal or hepatic disease; diabetes, asthma; alcoholics. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions
GI upsets, drowsiness, dizziness; dry mouth, difficulty in micturition, sweating, reduced appetite; epileptiform seizures (large doses).
Drug Interactions
Antihistamines may potentiate other CNS depressants. Possible additive effects w/ MAOIs, rauwolfia alkaloids, TCAs, ganglionic-blocking agents & halogenated hydrocarbon general anesth. Prolonged use of paracetamol may potentiate effects of oral anticoagulants. Phenothiazines.
MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
N02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
R01BA53 - phenylephrine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of systemic sympathomimetic preparations used as nasal decongestants.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Neozep oral drops
Packing/Price
10 mL x 1's (P106/bottle)
Form
Neozep syr
Packing/Price
60 mL x 1's (P106/bottle)
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