COLDANEX (CETIRIZINE, PARACETAMOL & PHENYLEPHRINE TABLETS)

DESCRIPTION

The information provided includes the cost of the drug and the type of drug – tablet, capsule, syrup, cream, gel, ointment, liquid or injection.

DOSAGE

Adults, elderly and adolescents over 12 years: 0.5 to 1 g every 4 to 6 hours. Children 6 to 12 years: 250 to 500 mg every 4 hours to a maximum of 2 g (4 tablets of 500 mg) in 24 hours.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Cetirizine, a human metabolite of hydroxyzine, is an antihistamine; its principal effects are mediated via selective inhibition of peripheral H1 receptors. The antihistaminic activity of cetirizine has been clearly documented in a variety of animal and human models

INDICATIONS

Headache, Nasal congestion, Sinus Symptoms caused by allergies,Fever Muscle pain, Sciatica, Common cold and flu

SIDE EFFECTS

A rash or swelling – this could be a sign of an allergic reaction, hypotension (low blood pressure) when given in hospital by infusion (a continuous drip of medicine into a vein in your arm) ,liver and kidney damage, when taken at higher-than-recommended doses (overdose)

DRUG INTERACTIONS

Do not use this medicine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor is the past 14 days.A dangerous deug interaction could occur.Do not take more of this medication than is recommended.

AVAILABILITY

COLDANEX is available in strips  of  ten  capsules containing COLDANEX Capsules.