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Acetaminophen:
Dexamol Cold Night is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer.
Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in trauma, burns). Fever in infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Oral or rectally adults and adolescents with a body weight over 60 kg is used in a single dose of 500 mg, the multiplicity of admission - up to 4 times / Maximum duration of treatment - 5-7 days.
Maximum dose: single - 1 g, daily - 4 g.
Single dose for oral administration for children aged 6-12 years - 250-500 mg, 1-5 years - 120-250 mg, from 3 months to 1 year - 60-120 mg, up to 3 months - 10 mg / kg. Single dose rectal in children aged 6-12 years - 250-500 mg, 1-5 years - 125-250 mg.
Multiplicity - 4 at intervals of not less than 4 h. The maximum duration of treatment - 3 days.
Maximum dose: 4 single dose per day.
Digestive system: rarely - dyspepsia; long-term use at high doses - hepatotoxic effects, methemoglobinemia, renal dysfunction and liver, hypochromic anemia. Hemopoietic system: rarely - thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis. Allergic reactions: rarely - skin rash, itching, hives.
Chronic active alcoholism, increased sensitivity to Dexamol Cold Night, marked disturbances of liver function and / or kidney disease, anemia, pregnancy (I term).
Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) crosses the placental barrier. So far, no observed adverse effects of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) on the fetus in humans.
Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) is excreted in breast milk: the content in milk was 0.04-0.23% of the dose adopted mother.
If necessary, use of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) should carefully weigh the potential benefits of therapy for the mother and the potential risk to the fetus or child.
In experimental studies found no embryotoxic, teratogenic and mutagenic action of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen).
Dexamol Cold Night is used with caution in patients with disorders of the liver and kidneys, with benign hyperbilirubinemia, as well as in elderly patients.
With prolonged use of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) is necessary to monitor patterns of peripheral blood and functional state of the liver.
Used for treatment of premenstrual tension syndrome in combination with pamabrom (diuretic, a derivative of xanthine) and mepyramine (Histamine H1-receptors blocker).
With the simultaneous use with inducers of microsomal liver enzymes, means having hepatotoxic effect, increasing the risk of hepatotoxic action of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen).
With the simultaneous use of anticoagulants may be slight to moderate increase in prothrombin time.
With the simultaneous use of anticholinergics may decrease absorption of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen).
With the simultaneous use of oral contraceptives accelerated excretion of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) from the body and may reduce its analgesic action.
With the simultaneous use with urological means reduced their effectiveness.
With the simultaneous use of activated charcoal reduced bioavailability of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen).
When Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) applied simultaneously with diazepam may decrease excretion of diazepam.
There have been reports about the possibility of enhancing mielodepression effect of zidovudine while applying with Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen). A case of severe toxic liver injury.
Described cases of toxic effects of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen), while the use of isoniazid.
When applied simultaneously with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidonom decreases the effectiveness of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen), which is caused by an increase in its metabolism and excretion from the body. Cases of hepatotoxicity, while the use of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) and phenobarbital.
In applying cholestyramine a period of less than 1 h after administration of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) may decrease of its absorption.
At simultaneous application with lamotrigine moderately increased excretion of lamotrigine from the body.
With the simultaneous use of metoclopramide may increase absorption of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) and its increased concentration in blood plasma.
When applied simultaneously with probenecid may decrease clearance of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen), with rifampicin, sulfinpyrazone - may increase clearance of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) due to increasing its metabolism in the liver.
At simultaneous application of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) with ethinylestradiol increases absorption of Dexamol Cold Night (Acetaminophen) from the gut.
Enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants (coumarin derivatives and indandione). Antipyretic and analgesic activity of caffeine increases, reduce - rifampicin, phenobarbital and alcohol (accelerated biotransformation, inducing microsomal liver enzymes).
At a reception in toxic doses (10-15 g in adults) may develop liver necrosis.
Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms
Chlorpheniramine Maleate:
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (in each 1 mL dropperful) | Purpose |
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Dexamol Cold Night (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) Maleate 2 mg | Antihistamine |
Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg | Nasal Decongestant |
temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Ask a doctor before use if a child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1 mL (1 dropperful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 6 mL in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor |
Children 2 to under 6 years of age: | 0.5 mL (1/2 dropperful) every 4 hours, not to exceed 3 mL in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor |
Children under 2 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)
Applesauce Flavor, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, Glycerin, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucralose
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Rev. 05/11
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FORMULA
NDC 00485-0096-02
Dexamol Cold Night (Chlorpheniramine Maleate)
Pediatric Drops
Antihistamine ▪ Nasal Decongestant
Sugar Free ▪ Alcohol Free ▪ Gluten Free
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Each 1 mL for oral administration
contains:
Dexamol Cold Night (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) Maleate
2 mg
Phenylephrine HCl
5 mg
APPLESAUCE FLAVOR
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.
Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.
Manufactured for:
EDWARDS
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Ripley, MS 38663
2 fl. oz. (60 mL)
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide:
Dexamol Cold Night is an antitussive medication. Inhibiting the excitability of the cough center this medicine suppresses the cough of any origin. Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) has not addiction effects and it has no analgesic and hypnotic action. Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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. Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is an optical isomer of levomethorphan which is similar to morphine. Due to optical isomerism this drug has no opioid effects. Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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. Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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.
After oral administration Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Cmax of Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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.
Dry cough of different etiology.
For adults and children over 12 years Dexamol Cold Night prescribed on 15 mg 4 times / day, children aged 6 years - 7.5 mg 4 times / day.
Drowsiness, nausea, dizziness.
Bronchial asthma, bronchitis, simultaneous reception of mucolytic.
During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) prescribed with caution, only in cases where the expected therapeutic effect for the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus or child.
With carefully administered Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) with impaired liver function.
MAO inhibitors (including furazolidone, procarbazine, selegiline) when administered simultaneous with Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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.) Dexamol Cold Night (Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide) 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.
Symptoms: excitement, dizziness, respiratory depression, impaired consciousness, decreased blood pressure, tachycardia, muscle hypertonicity, ataxia.
Treatment: mechanical ventilation, symptomatic agents.
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride:
Active ingredients (in each caplet)...Purpose
Guaifenesin 400 mg...Expectorant
Dexamol Cold Night (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) hydrochloride 60 mg...Nasal decongestant
Uses
For temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis), and to help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.
Uses
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.
A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.
Directions
Inactive ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and starch
Questions?
1-800-324-1880, 7:30am - 4:00pm Central, Mon.-Fri., or visit us at www.bfascher.com
Depending on the reaction of the Dexamol Cold Night after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Dexamol Cold Night 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 Dexamol Cold Night 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.
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3 times in a day | 1 | 100.0% |
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201-500mg | 1 | 100.0% |
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1 day | 1 | 50.0% | |
5 days | 1 | 50.0% |
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Before food | 1 | 50.0% | |
After food | 1 | 50.0% |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology