Monday, 26 January 2009

C-Fal




C-Fal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for C-Fal



Cefalexin

Cefalexin is reported as an ingredient of C-Fal in the following countries:


  • Peru

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 22 January 2009

Prostalitan




Prostalitan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Prostalitan



Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin hydrochloride (a derivative of Tamsulosin) is reported as an ingredient of Prostalitan in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 20 January 2009

Gentapen




Gentapen may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Gentapen



Benzylpenicillin

Benzylpenicillin procaine (a derivative of Benzylpenicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Gentapen in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

Gentamicin

Gentamicin sulfate (a derivative of Gentamicin) is reported as an ingredient of Gentapen in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search

Monday, 19 January 2009

Terbinafin HelvePharm




Terbinafin HelvePharm may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Terbinafin HelvePharm



Terbinafine

Terbinafine hydrochloride (a derivative of Terbinafine) is reported as an ingredient of Terbinafin HelvePharm in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

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Friday, 16 January 2009

Impetigo Medications


Drugs associated with Impetigo

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Impetigo. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Thursday, 15 January 2009

Telament




Telament may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Telament



Dimeticone

Dimeticone is reported as an ingredient of Telament in the following countries:


  • South Africa

International Drug Name Search

Renidac




Renidac may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Renidac



Sulindac

Sulindac is reported as an ingredient of Renidac in the following countries:


  • Mexico

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Lodine




In the US, Lodine (etodolac systemic) is a member of the drug class nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and is used to treat Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

US matches:

  • Lodine

  • Lodine XL

UK matches:

  • Lodine SR (SPC)

Ingredient matches for Lodine



Etodolac

Etodolac is reported as an ingredient of Lodine in the following countries:


  • Bahrain

  • Cyprus

  • Egypt

  • Finland

  • France

  • Jordan

  • Kuwait

  • Lebanon

  • Luxembourg

  • Oman

  • Qatar

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Switzerland

  • United Arab Emirates

  • United Kingdom

  • Yemen

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SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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Monday, 12 January 2009

Dimetapp Cold Drops


Generic Name: phenylephrine (FEN il EFF rin)

Brand Names: Ah-Chew D, Dimetapp Cold Drops, Lusonal, Nasop, Nasop12, PediaCare Children's Decongestant, Phenyl-T, Sudafed PE, Sudafed PE Children's Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed PE Quick Dissolve, Sudogest PE, Triaminic Thin Strips Cold


What is Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine)?

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).


Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal congestion and sinus pressure caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. Phenylephrine may be used to treat congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.


Phenylephrine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine)?


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to phenylephrine.


Do not use phenylephrine if you have used linezolid (Zyvox) or procarbazine (Matulane), or if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take phenylephrine before these other drugs have cleared from your body.


Before you take phenylephrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any decongestants, or if you have heart disease, heart rhythm disorder, high blood pressure, circulation problems, diabetes, glaucoma, a thyroid disorder, kidney disease, an enlarged prostate or urination problems, anxiety, sleep problems, bipolar disorder or other mental illness.


Phenylephrine may interact with heart or blood pressure medications, antidepressants, diabetes medications, migraine headache medications, and other decongestants.


Never take more of the medicine than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor.


Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of using phenylephrine, or if they get worse and your also have a fever.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to phenylephrine.


Do not use phenylephrine if you have used linezolid (Zyvox) or procarbazine (Matulane), or if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life-threatening side effects can occur if you take phenylephrine before these other drugs have cleared from your body.


If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take phenylephrine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any decongestants, or if you have:



  • heart disease, heart rhythm disorder;




  • high blood pressure;




  • circulation problems (such as Raynaud's syndrome);




  • diabetes;




  • glaucoma;




  • a thyroid disorder;



  • kidney disease;


  • an enlarged prostate or urination problems;




  • sleep problems, anxiety; or




  • mental illness such as bipolar disorder.




FDA pregnancy category C. Is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Before you take phenylephrine, tell doctor if you are pregnant. Phenylephrine may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Older adults may be more likely to have side effects from this medication.

Disintegrating and liquid forms of cold medicine may contain sugar or artificial sweeteners (phenylalanine). This would be important to know if you have diabetes or phenylketonuria (PKU). Check the ingredients and warnings on the medication label if you are concerned about sugar or phenylalanine.


How should I use Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine)?


Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended. Cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. You may take phenylephrine with food if it upsets your stomach. Take the phenylephrine tablet with a full glass of water.

Measure the liquid form of phenylephrine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.


The chewable phenylephrine tablet must be chewed thoroughly before you swallow it.


To use the phenylephrine disintegrating strip, place one strip on your tongue and allow it to dissolve without chewing.


To use the disintegrating tablet, make sure your hands are dry and peel back the foil from the blister package. Place the tablet on your tongue. It will begin to dissolve right away. Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.


Phenylephrine is usually taken every 4 hours. Follow the directions on the medicine label. Never take more of the medicine than directed on the label or prescribed by your doctor.


Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of using phenylephrine, or if they get worse and your also have a fever.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have taken a cold medicine within the past few days.


Store phenylephrine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the disintegrating tablets or strips in their package until you are ready to take one.

Throw away any unused phenylephrine after the expiration date on the label has passed. Do not flush this medication down a toilet. Ask your pharmacist about the safest way to dispose of unused medicines.


What happens if I miss a dose?


Cold medicine is usually taken only as needed, so you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are taking the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, severe dizziness, sweating, vomiting, hallucinations, fast or uneven heart rate, fainting, seizure (convulsions), and weak or shallow breathing.


What should I avoid while using Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine)?


Do not use any other over-the-counter cold, allergy, or cough medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist. Phenylephrine is contained in many medicines available over the counter. If you take certain products together you may accidentally take too much phenylephrine. Read the label of any other medicine you are using to see if it contains phenylephrine or another decongestant.

Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor's advice. Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Avoid smoking. It can add to the effects of phenylephrine in decreasing blood flow, which can lead to uncomfortable symptoms. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking phenylephrine.

Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using phenylephrine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe dizziness, restless feeling, nervousness, or insomnia;




  • unusual thoughts or behavior;




  • feeling like you might pass out;




  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;




  • tremors or shaking;




  • numbness, tingling, or cold feeling in your hands or feet; or




  • urinating less than usual or not at all.



Less serious side effects may include:



  • headache, dizziness;




  • feeling excited or restless (especially in children);




  • upset stomach; or




  • mild sleep problems.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Dimetapp Cold Drops (phenylephrine)?


Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, especially:



  • other decongestants, including nasal sprays;




  • digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);




  • medicine to treat diabetes;




  • medicines to treat high blood pressure such as reserpine, methyldopa (Aldomet), and others;




  • migraine headache medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar), naratriptan (Amerge), sumatriptan (Imitrex) or zolmitriptan (Zomig);




  • an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others;




  • a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or




  • a calcium channel blocker such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Tiazac, Cartia, Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), and others.



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with phenylephrine. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Dimetapp Cold Drops resources


  • Dimetapp Cold Drops Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Dimetapp Cold Drops Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Dimetapp Cold Drops Drug Interactions
  • 0 Reviews · Be the first to review/rate this drug


  • AH-Chew D Chewable Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Lusonal Liquid MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Nasop Dissolving Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Neo-Synephrine Nasal Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Neo-Synephrine MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • Sudafed PE MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Sudafed PE Consumer Overview



Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about phenylephrine.

See also: Dimetapp Cold side effects (in more detail)


Friday, 9 January 2009

Venderol




Venderol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Venderol



Salbutamol

Salbutamol sulfate (a derivative of Salbutamol) is reported as an ingredient of Venderol in the following countries:


  • Singapore

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, 7 January 2009

Enalapril Hydrochlorothiazide Tarbis




Enalapril Hydrochlorothiazide Tarbis may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Enalapril Hydrochlorothiazide Tarbis



Enalapril

Enalapril maleate (a derivative of Enalapril) is reported as an ingredient of Enalapril Hydrochlorothiazide Tarbis in the following countries:


  • Spain

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is reported as an ingredient of Enalapril Hydrochlorothiazide Tarbis in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search