Paedicof Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Dexchlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg, pseudoephedrine HCl 15 mg

Indications/Uses

Nasal congestion, postnasal drip, sinusitis & rhinitis. Relief of cough.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn 6-11 yr 5 or 10 mL tds, 2-5 yr 5 mL tds.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Patients w/ severe HTN, severe coronary artery disease, receving MAOI therapy. Not for the treatment of lower resp tract symptoms. Asthmatic patients.

Special Precautions

HTN, hyperthyroidism, DM, CV disease, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, symptomatic prostatic hypertrophy, bladder neck obstruction. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Childn <2 yr. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Urticaria, drug rash, anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive perspiration, chills, dryness of mouth, nose & throat. Mild sedation. Dizziness, nausea, vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol, MAOIs, other CNS depressants (hypnotics, sedatives, tranquilizers). Methyldopa, mecamylamine, reserpine & veratium alkaloids.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05DA20 - combinations ; Belongs to the class of opium alkaloids and derivatives. Used as cough suppressant.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Paedicof syr

Packing/Price

3.6 L x 1's;3.8 L x 1's

Paedicof

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing