Nazione: Sudafrica
Lingua: inglese
Fonte: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
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DIMETAPP® PAEDIATRIC ELIXIR SCHEDULING STATUS: S2 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): DIMETAPP ® PAEDIATRIC ELIXIR COMPOSITION: Each 5 mL contains: Brompheniramine Maleate 1,00 mg Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 2,50 mg Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride 2,50 mg Alcohol 2,5 % v/v Preservative: Sodium Benzoate 0,1 % m/v PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 5.8 Preparations for the common cold, including nasal decongestants and antihistamines. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: The combination has antihistaminic and sympathomimetic properties. INDICATIONS: For the relief of symptoms associated with colds and influenza such as nasal congestion and sniffing. CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Dimetapp Paediatric Elixir is contra-indicated in patients sensitive to any of the ingredients and in infants or neonates. It should not be given to patients whose sensitivity to small doses of sympathomimetic substances is manifested by sleeplessness, dizziness, light headaches, weakness, tremulousness or cardiac arrhythmia. It should not be given concomitantly with any mono-amine-oxidase inhibitor, or within 14 days of stopping such treatment. Contra-indicated in most types of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hyperexcitability, phaeochromocytoma and closed- angle glaucoma. WARNINGS: This medicine may lead to drowsiness and impaired concentration, which may be aggravated by the simultaneous intake of alcohol or other central nervous system depressant agents. Patients should be warned not to drive a motor vehicle, operate dangerous machinery or climb dangerous heights, as impaired decision making could lead to accidents. DOSAGE AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Children: 6 - 12 years: Leggi il documento completo