SUNFLU TABLET

Country: Singapore

Language: English

Source: HSA (Health Sciences Authority)

Active ingredient:

CAFFEINE; CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE; PARACETAMOL; PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

Available from:

SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PRIVATE LIMITED

ATC code:

N02BE51

Dosage:

12.5 mg

Pharmaceutical form:

TABLET

Composition:

CAFFEINE 12.5 mg; CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg; PARACETAMOL 500 mg; PHENYLEPHRINE HCl 5 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

Pharmacy Only

Manufactured by:

SUNWARD PHARMACEUTICAL PRIVATE LIMITED

Authorization status:

ACTIVE

Authorization date:

1989-06-07

Summary of Product characteristics

FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS DRUG CAN BE OBTAINED
FROM YOUR FAMILY PHYSICIAN/LOCAL GENERAL PRACTITIONER/
PHARMACIST.
SINGAPORE:
Sunward Pharmaceutical Pte.Ltd.
11, Wan Lee Road, Singapore 627943.
SUNFLU TABLET
Each tablet contains: -
Paracetamol 500 mg
Caffeine 12.5 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg
INDICATIONS:
It is indicated for the relief of nasal congestion as well as fevers,
aches, pains and general
discomfort associated with colds and upper respiratory infections.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
It is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of the
ingredients.
Due to the component phenylephrine, it is contraindicated in patients
with ventricular
tachycardia or severe hypertension.
Due to the component chlorpheniramine maleate, it is contraindicated
in patients on
monoamine oxidase inhibitor therapy and also in lower respiratory
tract infections.
SIDE EFFECTS/ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Adverse reactions to phenylephrine hydrochloride include: headache,
reflex bradycardia,
excitability, restlessness and rarely arryhthmias.
Adverse reactions to chlorpheniramine maleate include: General:
urticaria, drug rash,
anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive perspiration, chills,
dryness of mouth, nose
and throat.
Cardiovascular system: hypotension, headache, palpitations,
tachycardia, extrasystoles.
Hematologic system: hemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia,
agranulocytosis.
Nervous
system:
sedation,
dizziness,
disturbed
co-ordination,
fatigue,
confusion,
restlessness, excitation, nervousness. tremor, irritability, insomnia,
euphoria, paresthesias,
blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus, acute labyrinthitis,
hysteria, neuritis, convulsions.
Gastrointestinal
system:
epigastric
distress,
anorexia,
nausea,
vomiting,
diarrhoea,
constipation.
Genitourinary system: urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary
retention, menses.
Respiratory system: thickening of bronchial secretions, tightness of
chest and wheezing,
nasal stuffiness.
PRECAUTIONS/WARNINGS:
Alcoholic beverages and driving