PHENEXPECT SYRUP

Country: Malasía

Tungumál: enska

Heimild: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)

Virkt innihaldsefni:

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE; AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Fáanlegur frá:

DCH AURIGA (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.

INN (Alþjóðlegt nafn):

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE; AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

Einingar í pakka:

120 ml

Framleitt af:

PT Actavis Indonesia

Upplýsingar fylgiseðill

_Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP) _
PHENEXPECT SYRUP
_ _
Diphenhydramine HCl, Ammonium Chloride (12.5mg/5ml, 135mg/5ml)
1
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What
Phenexpect
is
used
for
2.
How Phenexpect works
3.
Before you use Phenexpect
4.
How to take Phenexpect
5.
While
you
are
using
Phenexpect
6.
Side effects
7.
Storage
and
disposal
of
Phenexpect
8.
Product description
9.
Manufacturer
and
Product
Registration Holder
10.
Date of revision
WHAT
PHENEXPECT IS USED FOR
Phenexpect
is
used
to
treat
productive cough and sneezing;
runny
nose;
and
other
symptoms of allergies and the
common cold.
HOW
PHENEXPECT WORKS
Phenexpect contains:
-diphenhydramine, which is an
antihistamine
used
to
relief
nasal and non-nasal symptoms
of various allergic conditions;
-ammonium
chloride
is
an
expectorant
which
facilitates
coughing out phlegm.
BEFORE YOU USE PHENEXPECT
_-When you must not use it _
Do not take Phenexpect if:
•you
are
allergic
(hypersensitive)
to
any
of
the
ingredients in the syrup
•you have kidney problems
•you have liver problems
•you
have
porphyria
(a
rare
blood disease)
•you
have
an
eye
condition
called glaucoma
•for
men,
you
have
enlarged
prostate
If you are not sure if any of the
above
applies
to
you,
talk
to
your
doctor
or
pharmacist
before taking Phenexpect.
_-Before you start to take it _
You
should
check
with
your
doctor
or
pharmacist
before
taking Phenexpect if:
•you
are
pregnant
or
breastfeeding
Driving and operating machine
This
medicine
may
cause
drowsiness. If affected, do not
drive
or
operate
machinery.
Avoid alcoholic drink.
_-Taking other medicines_
Please
tell
your
doctor
or
pharmacist if you are taking or
have
recently
taken
any
other
medicines, including medicines
obtained without a prescription,
including the following:
-sedatives;
-hypnotics;
-tranquilizers;
all of which are used to treat
anxiety and tension.
The drowsiness effect may be
enhanced.
HOW TO TAKE PHENEXPECT
_-How much to take _
Adults:
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls to be taken 3
or 4 times a day.
Children:
6 to 12 years: 1

Vara einkenni

AAAN8694
PHENEXPECT SYRUP
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Brown viscous syrup with sweet taste.
COMPOSITION:
Diphenhydramine HCl BP
12.5 mg/ 5ml
Ammonium Chloride BP
135 mg/ 5ml
Excipients: Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Menthol, Liquid Glucose, Sucrose
Crystal, Sorbitol
Liquid, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Alcohol 96%, Prune HC 3995,
Liquid Caramel
SRC3212, Sodium Saccharin, Purified water
PHARMACOLOGY:
Diphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine which competes with
histamine for
H
1
-receptor, thereby reduce nasal secretion, sneezing and nasal
congestion.
Ammonium chloride is an expectorant which facilitates coughing out
phlegm.
INDICATIONS:
For productive cough; symptomatic relief of sneezing and rhinorrhoea.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:
Adults
:
1 to 2 teaspoonfuls to be taken 3 or 4 times a day.
Childre
:
6 to 12 years: 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day.
2 to 6 years: ½ teaspoon 3 times a day.
Note: 1 teaspoonful is equal to 5 ml.
CAUTION:
Not suitable to be used in children below 2 years old.
Use with care and according to doctor/pharmacist advice for children
between 2 to
6 years old.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
Drowsiness, dryness of mouth, nausea and vomiting.
PRECAUTIONS:
Diphenhydramine may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or
operate machinery.
USE IN PREGNANCY:
Should be taken under medical supervision.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Ammonium salts are contraindicated in the presence of impaired hepatic
or
renal function. Patients with narrow angle glaucoma; prostatic
hypertrophy.
Diphenhydramine may exacerbate porphyria.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
May enhance the drowsiness caused by sedatives, hypnotics and
tranquilizers. Avoid
alcohol.
SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF OVERDOSAGE:
Symptoms: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, confusion,
convulsions,
tachycardia, and respiratory failure.
Treatments: Give activated charcoal and then remove the drug by
airway-protected
gastric lavage followed by catharsis. By giving diazepam 0.1 mg/kg
slowly
intravenously to control convulsions.
PACKING:
120ml.
EXPIRY PERIOD AND STORAGE:
Do not use after the expiry d