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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Agrus-NS
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Agrus-NS uses
Agrus-NS consists of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine.Cetirizine Hydrochloride:
- Active ingredients (in each extended release tablet)
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions?
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
Agrus-NS (Cetirizine Hydrochloride) HCl 5 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl 120 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
- temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure
- temporarily restores freer breathing through the nose
Warnings
Do not use
- if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- glaucoma
- high blood pressure
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.
When using this product
- do not use more than directed
- drowsiness may occur
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away.
- you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
If pregnant or breast-feeding:
- if breast-feeding: not recommended
- if pregnant: ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- do not break or chew tablet; swallow tablet whole
| adults and children 12 years and over | take 1 tablet every 12 hours; do not take more than 2 tablets in 24 hours. |
| adults 65 years and over | ask a doctor |
| children under 12 years of age | ask a doctor |
| consumers with liver or kidney disease | ask a doctor |
Other information
- store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
- do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn
- see back panel for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide
Questions?
call 1-800-343-7805
Dextromethorphan:
Pharmacological action
Agrus-NS is an antitussive medication. Inhibiting the excitability of the cough center this medicine suppresses the cough of any origin. Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) has not addiction effects and it has no analgesic and hypnotic action. Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) starts to act after 10-30 minutes after oral administration, the duration of therapeutic action: 5-6 hours for adults and 6-9 hours for children. Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) is an optical isomer of levomethorphan which is similar to morphine. Due to optical isomerism this drug has no opioid effects. Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) used mainly for replacement of codeine as a cough suppressant. In addition to the cough suppressant this medication is used in medicine for diagnostic purposes and may be useful in various cases - from seizures to heroin addiction treatment, some chronic neurodegenerative diseases. These include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (Charcot's disease), disease of "mad cow and other prion diseases. Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) has also been used for the treatment of mental retardation, Parkinson's disease, in the treatment of lung and other cancers and to prevent tissue rejection in transplantation because of the (poorly known) effects of sigma ligands on tumor cells and immune system.
Pharmacokinetics
After oral administration Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Cmax of Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) in plasma is reached after 2 h. This medication biotransformes in the liver. Up to 45% of this drug is excreted by kidneys and there was considerable individual variation in rates of excretion of individual metabolites.
Why is Agrus-NS prescribed?
Dry cough of different etiology.
Dosage and administration
For adults and children over 12 years Agrus-NS prescribed on 15 mg 4 times / day, children aged 6 years - 7.5 mg 4 times / day.
Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) side effects, adverse reactions
Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness.
Agrus-NS contraindications
Bronchial asthma, bronchitis, simultaneous reception of mucolytic.
Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) prescribed with caution, only in cases where the expected therapeutic effect for the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.
Special instructions
With carefully administered Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) with impaired liver function.
Agrus-NS drug interactions
MAO inhibitors (including furazolidone, procarbazine, selegiline) when administered simultaneous with Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) may cause adrenergic crisis, collapse, coma, dizziness, agitation, increased blood pressure, hyperpyrexia, intracranial hemorrhage, lethargy, nausea, cramps, tremor. In combination with tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, etc.) Agrus-NS (Dextromethorphan) may appeal serotonin syndrome and possible subsequent death. Amiodarone, fluoxetine, quinidine, inhibiting system cytochrome P450, may increase the drug concentration in the blood. Tobacco smoke can lead to increased secretion of glands in the background of inhibition of cough reflex. Some inhibitors of CYP450 (such as quinidine) increase and extended effects of this medicine.
Agrus-NS in case of emergency / overdose
Symptoms: excitement, dizziness, respiratory depression, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, muscle hypertonicity, ataxia.
Treatment: mechanical ventilation, symptomatic agents.
Phenylephrine:
- Drug facts
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions? comments?
- Product packaging
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
(in each tablet)
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Agrus-NS (Phenylephrine) Hydrochloride 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F). Supplied in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap. Agrus-NS (Phenylephrine) Tablets are dark purple, caplet-shaped, scored tablets, debossed "Poly" bisect "782" on one side and plain on the other.
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red #27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD &C Blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, and silicified microcrystalline cellulose.
Questions? Comments?
Call1-800-882-1041
Manufactured for:
Poly Pharmaceuticals
Quitman, MS 39355 Rev. 02/12
Product Packaging
The packaging below represents the labeling currently used.
Principal display panel and side panel for 60 tablets label:
NDC 50991-782-60
Agrus-NS (Phenylephrine)
Tablets
Antihistamine - Nasal Decongestant
Each tablet contains:
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate...2 mg
Agrus-NS (Phenylephrine) Hydrochloride...10 mg
60 Tablets
Usual
Dosage: See product foldout for full prescribing information.
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is
broken or missing.
KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Store at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Manufactured for:
Poly Pharmaceuticals
Quitman, MS 39355
Rev. 02/12
Agrus-NS (Phenylephrine) Tablets Packaging Agrus-NS (Phenylephrine) Tablets Packaging
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Agrus-NS available forms, composition, doses:
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.