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 in a child who is
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 child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.
Ask a doctor before use if a child has
a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
glaucoma
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes mellitus
Ask a doctor before use if a child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers
When using this product
excitability may occur, especially in children
may cause drowsiness
sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect
Stop use and ask a doctor if
nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
new symptoms occur
Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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Directions
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
Nalgestan (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride) has been withdrawn in Canada. In November 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory against the use of the drug.
Indication: For the treatment of nasal congestion, control of urinary incontinence, priapism and obesity.
Nalgestan (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride) (PPA), a sympathomimetic agent structurally similar to pseudoephedrine, is used to treat nasal congestion. Nalgestan (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride) is found in appetite suppressant formulations and with guaifenesinin in cough-cold formulations. In 2000, the FDA requested that all drug companies discontinue marketing products containing Nalgestan (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride), due to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women who used Nalgestan (Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride).
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Nalgestan 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.
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.
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.
Human:
Cough and cold preparations
Propylamine derivatives
Sympathomimetic (adrenergic) agents
Nalgestan 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.
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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Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Nalgestan?
Depending on the reaction of the Nalgestan after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Nalgestan 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 Nalgestan 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 Nalgestan, 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 Nalgestan 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 yet
Visitor reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yet
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
One visitor reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine? Are you taking the Nalgestan drug as prescribed by the doctor? Few medications can be taken 4 times 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 Nalgestan is mentioned below.
Visitors
%
4 times in a day
1
100.0%
Two visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Nalgestan drug you are taking? According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. 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
%
11-50mg
1
50.0%
1-5mg
1
50.0%
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Nalgestan 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 2 days to notice the result from using Nalgestan drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Nalgestan need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
Visitors
%
2 days
1
100.0%
Visitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Two visitors reported age
Visitors
%
16-29
1
50.0%
6-15
1
50.0%
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