Strepsils Max Pro Lozenge Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Flurbiprofen

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic relief of sore throat.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult, elderly & childn >12 yr 1 loz dissolved slowly in mouth every 3-6 hr. Max: 5 loz/24 hr for 3 days.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to flurbiprofen, aspirin or other NSAIDs. Existing or history of peptic ulcerations/haemorrhage. History of GI bleeding or perforation related to previous NSAIDs therapy. Severe heart, renal or hepatic failure. Last trimester of pregnancy.

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Special Precautions

Discontinue use if GI bleeding, ulceration, 1st appearance of skin rash, mucosal lesions, any other sign of hypersensitivity or bacterial infection occur. Previous history of bronchial asthma or allergic disease; HTN &/or heart failure, GI disease eg, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease. SLE & mixed connective tissue disease; cardiac impairment; serious skin reactions eg, exfoliative dermatitis, SJS, TEN. Not to be taken by patients w/ fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrose-isomaltase insufficiency. Avoid use w/ NSAIDs including selective COX-2 inhibitors. Concomitant use of oral corticosteroids, anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), SSRIs, anti-platelet agents (eg, ASA); diuretics. Renal impairment & mild to moderate hepatic dysfunction. Avoid use during 1st 6 mth of pregnancy. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Dizziness, headache, paresthesia; throat irritation; diarrhoea, mouth ulceration, nausea, oral pain, paraesthesia & discomfort, oropharyngeal pain.

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Drug Interactions

Increased adverse events w/ other NSAIDs including COX-2 selective inhibitors, low-dose ASA. Enhanced effects of anticoagulants eg, warfarin. Increased risk of GI ulceration or bleeding w/ antiplatelet agents, SSRIs. Reduced effects of antihypertensives, diuretics, mifepristone. Increased risk of ARs w/ alcohol, corticosteroids. Exacerbated cardiac failure, reduced GFR & increased plasma glycoside levels. Increased risk of nephrotoxicity w/ ciclosporin, tacrolimus. Increased lithium, phenytoin serum levels. Elevated MTX conc. Altered blood glucose levels w/ oral antidiabetics. Hyperkalaemia w/ K-sparing diuretics. Delayed excretion of flurbiprofen w/ probenecid, sulfinpyrazone. Increased risk of developing convulsions w/ quinolones. Increased risk of haematological toxicity w/ zidovudine.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Preparations for Oral Ulceration & Inflammation

ATC Classification

R02AX01 - flurbiprofen ; Belongs to the class of other throat preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Strepsils Max Pro Lozenge loz 8.75 mg

Packing/Price

(honey & lemon) 16's

Strepsils Max Pro Lozenge

flurbiprofen

Manufacturer:

RB (Health)

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma