Durocort Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Betamethasone 0.25 mg, dexchlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg

Indications/Uses

Resp, ocular & dermatologic allergies.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Syr Adult 5-10 mL 3-4 times daily. Max: 40 mL/day. Childn 6-12 yr 2.5 mL 3 times daily. Max: 20 mL/day. Childn 2-6 yr 1.25-2.5 mL 3 times daily. Max: 15 mL/day.

Contraindications

Peptic ulcer, systemic fungal infection. Newborn & premature infants.

Special Precautions

Cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, emotional instability or psychotic tendencies, nonspecific ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses, pyloroduodenal obstruction, renal insufficiency, HTN, osteoporosis, myasthenia gravis, TB. Childn.

Adverse Reactions

Musculoskeletal, GI, dermatologic, neurologic, endocrine, ophth, metabolic, psychiatric, CV, hematologic, genitourinary, resp disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Metabolism of corticosteroids enhanced by phenobarb, phenytoin, rifampicin, ephedrine. Hypocalcemia enhanced by K-depleting diuretic, amphotericin B, cardiac glycosides, coumarins, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, alcohol, CNS, depressants, MAOI.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AB52 - dexchlorpheniramine, combinations ; Belongs to the class of substituted alkylamines used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Durocort syr

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp27,500/botol)

Durocort

Manufacturer:

Pharos