Sunflu

Sunflu

Manufacturer:

Sunward

Distributor:

Apex Pharma Marketing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Paracetamol 500 mg, caffeine 12.5 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg, phenylephrine HCl 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of nasal congestion, fever, aches, pains & general discomfort associated w/ colds & upper resp infections.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 2 tab every 4 hr. Max: 8 tab daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ ventricular tachycardia or severe HTN. Concomitant use w/ MAOIs. Lower resp tract infections.
Special Precautions
Possible serious skin reactions (eg, acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis, SJS & TEN. Discontinue use at the 1st appearance of skin rash or any other sign of hypersensitivity. Patient w/ asthma, glaucoma, high BP, diabetes, heart or thyroid disease, difficulty in urination due to enlarged prostate gland. Concomitant use w/ antidepressants. Avoid alcoholic beverages & driving a motor vehicle or operating heavy machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Not for childn <6 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Hypotension, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, extrasystoles; hemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis; sedation, dizziness, disturbed coordination, fatigue, confusion, restlessness, excitation, nervousness, tremor, irritability, insomnia, euphoria, paresthesias, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, tinnitus, acute labyrinthitis, hysteria, neuritis, convulsions; epigastric distress, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation; urinary frequency, difficult urination, urinary retention, menses; thickening of bronchial secretions, chest tightness, wheezing, nasal stuffiness. Phenylephrine HCl: Reflex bradycardia. Chlorpheniramine maleate: Urticaria, drug rash, anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive perspiration, chills, dry mouth, nose & throat.
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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Sunflu tab
Packing/Price
10 × 10 × 10's
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