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, receiving 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