Histafed Compound Linctus

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Histafed Compound Linctus uses



Histafed Compound Linctus - codeine p hosphate, p seudoephedrine HCl and t riprolidine HCl liquid

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

(in each 5 mL teaspoonful)

Histafed Compound Linctus 10 mg

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 15 mg

Triprolidine Hydrochloride 1.25 mg

Purpose

Antitussive (cough suppressant)

Nasal decongestant

Antihistamine Uses

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:

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Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product

Ask a doctor before use if you have

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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.

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Directions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Adults and children 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls (5-10 mL) every

12 years of age and over 4-6 hours, not to exceed 8 teaspoonfuls

(40 mL) in a 24 hour period.


Children 6 to under 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful (2.5 to 5 mL) every

12 years of age: 4-6 hours, not to exceed 4 teaspoonfuls

(20 mL) in a 24 hour period.


Children under 6 years of age: Not recommended for use.

Other information

Store at 59° - 86°F (15° - 30°C)

Inactive ingredients

Citric Acid, Cotton Candy Flavor, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sodium Saccharin, Sorbitol.

Questions? Comments?

Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number. Call 1-800-882-1041 Mon. - Fri. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST)

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Histafed Compound Linctus pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.


Histafed Compound Linctus available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
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.


Histafed Compound Linctus destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.


Histafed Compound Linctus Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.


Histafed Compound Linctus pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.


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References

  1. Dailymed."SUDOGEST (PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED [MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  2. Dailymed."NINJACOF-XG (CODEINE PHOSPHATE) LIQUID [CENTURION LABS, LLC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
  3. Dailymed."VANAHIST PD (TRIPROLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE) LIQUID [GM PHARMACEUTICALS,INC]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Histafed Compound Linctus?

Depending on the reaction of the Histafed Compound Linctus after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Histafed Compound Linctus 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 Histafed Compound Linctus 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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Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Histafed Compound Linctus, 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 Histafed Compound Linctus 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.

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One visitor reported doses

What is the dose of Histafed Compound Linctus drug you are taking?
According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 101-200mg. 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.
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101-200mg1
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One visitor reported time for results

What is the time duration Histafed Compound Linctus 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 Histafed Compound Linctus drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Histafed Compound Linctus need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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1 day1
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One visitor 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 Histafed Compound Linctus 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.
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Empty stomach1
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