Brochifar Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol 500 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg, phenylpropanolamine HCl 15 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of flu eg, fever, headache, nasal congestion, sneezing associated w/ non-productive cough.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1 caplet 3-4 times daily, 6-12 yr ½ caplet 3-4 times daily.

Contraindications

Sensitivity to other sympathomimetic agents, severe HTN, cardiac disorders, DM, severe liver dysfunction.

Special Precautions

HTN, overwt. Liver & kidney dysfunction, glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, hyperthyroid, urinary retention, alcohol consumption, resp disorders, debilitated patients, hypoxia. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <6 yr. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, indigestion, psychomotor disorder, tachycardia, arrhythmia, palpitation, urinary retention, liver damage (high dose & prolonged use).

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Drug Interactions

May cause hypertensive crisis w/ MAOIs.

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.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Brochifar caplet

Packing/Price

10's

Brochifar

Manufacturer:

Ifars