AC-NEX PH Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Paracetamol 250 mg, guaifenesin 100 mg, phenylpropanolamine HCl 25 mg, dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg

Indications/Uses

Relief of fever, pain & discomfort associated w/ colds & flu.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 cap every 6 hr.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ asthma.

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Special Precautions

Phenylpropanolamine HCl: Patients w/ high BP, toxic goiter, benign prostatic hypertrophy, heart rate irregularity, glaucoma & those taking antidepressants. Antihistamines may cause drowsiness & dulling of mental alertness where loss of attention may lead to accidents. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Adverse Reactions

Drowsiness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, headache, thickening of bronchial secretions, urinary retention, increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke due to phenylpropanolamine, CNS depression.

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Drug Interactions

Paracetamol: Hepatotoxicity w/ alcohol. Increased effects of aceclofenac, aldosterone, atorvastatin, prednisone, NSAIDs & warfarin. Phenylpropanolamine HCl: Decreased broncho dilatory effects by β-blockers, clozapine. Hypokalemia w/ diuretics. Dextromethorphan HBr: Decreased metabolism w/ celecoxib, chloramphenicol, vit D. Increased serum levels w/ colchicine, doxorubicin, & phenytoin. Increased serotonergic activities w/ sertraline, toloxatone, alosetron, amphetamine & citalopram. Chlorpheniramine maleate: Co-administration w/ alcohol, antihistamines, CNS depressants, & sedatives.

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

N02BE51 - paracetamol, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

AC-NEX PH Forte cap

Packing/Price

100's

AC-NEX PH Forte

Manufacturer:

La Croesus

Distributor:

MPSI