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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Decolgen FX
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Decolgen FX uses
- Active ingredients (in each caplet)
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions or comments?
Active ingredients
Decolgen FX 500 mg
Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg
Purpose
Pain reliever
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestant
Uses
- temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies:
- nasal congestion
- sinus pain
- headache
- sinus pressure
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itchy, watery eyes
- itching of the nose or throat
Warnings
Liver warning: This product contains Decolgen FX. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:
- more than 8 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount
- with other drugs containing Decolgen FX
- 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product
Do not use
- with any other drug containing Decolgen FX. If you are not sure whether a drug contains Decolgen FX, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
- if you are now taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (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 whether your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if
- glaucoma
- liver disease
- heart disease
- thyroid disease
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- high blood pressure
- diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- taking the blood thinning drug warfarin
- taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- excitability occurs, especially in children
- drowsiness may occur
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days
- new symptoms occur
- fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- redness or swelling is present
These could be signs of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Overdose warning: Taking more than the recommended dose (overdose) may cause liver damage. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Quick medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Directions
- do not take more than directed
- adults and children 12 years and over: 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours. Do not take more than 8 caplets in 24 hours.
- children under 12 years: do not use this product in children under 12 years of age; this will provide more than the recommended dose (overdose) and may cause liver damage
Other information
- store at controlled room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)
- protect from moisture
- see end flap for expiration date and lot number
- for better identification keep caplets in carton until used
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, cellulose, crospovidone, D&C yellow#10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, silica gel, sodium starch glycolate, starch, stearic acid, titanium dioxide, triacetin
Questions or comments?
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References
- Dailymed."SUDOGEST (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED [MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."FEVERALL INFANTS (ACETAMINOPHEN) SUPPOSITORY [ACTAVIS MID ATLANTIC LLC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."WAL-FINATE (CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE) TABLET [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Decolgen FX?Depending on the reaction of the Decolgen FX after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Decolgen FX not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Decolgen FX addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Decolgen FX, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Decolgen FX consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Decolgen FX drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Decolgen FX medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No side effects | 2 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetEight visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Decolgen FX drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Decolgen FX is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 6 | 75.0% | |
| 3 times in a day | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 4 times in a day | 1 | 12.5% | |
Elenen visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Decolgen FX drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 501mg-1g. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 501mg-1g | 6 | 54.5% | |
| 11-50mg | 3 | 27.3% | |
| 6-10mg | 2 | 18.2% | |
Six visitors reported time for results
What is the time duration Decolgen FX drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 day to notice the result from using Decolgen FX drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Decolgen FX need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 3 | 50.0% | |
| 2 days | 2 | 33.3% | |
| 3 days | 1 | 16.7% | |
Six visitors reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Decolgen FX drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| After food | 4 | 66.7% | |
| Before food | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Empty stomach | 1 | 16.7% | |
25 visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 6 | 24.0% | |
| 46-60 | 6 | 24.0% | |
| 16-29 | 6 | 24.0% | |
| 30-45 | 5 | 20.0% | |
| 6-15 | 2 | 8.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology