Thursday, 26 March 2009

Youcobal




Youcobal may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Youcobal



Mecobalamin

Mecobalamin is reported as an ingredient of Youcobal in the following countries:


  • Japan

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Benox




Benox may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Benox



Oxybuprocaine

Oxybuprocaine hydrochloride (a derivative of Oxybuprocaine) is reported as an ingredient of Benox in the following countries:


  • Egypt

  • Iraq

  • Jordan

  • Kuwait

  • Lebanon

  • Libya

  • Oman

  • Qatar

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Sudan

  • United Arab Emirates

  • Yemen

International Drug Name Search

Rhinabid


Generic Name: brompheniramine and phenylephrine (BROM fen IR a meen and FEN il EFF rin)

Brand Names: Alacol, Alenaze-D, Alenaze-D NR, B-Vex D, BPM PE, Brom Tann PE, Bromfed, Bromfed-PD Capsules, BroveX ADT, BroveX PEB, Brovex-D, Children's Cold & Allergy, Dimaphen Elixir, Dimetapp Cold & Allergy, Entre-B, J-Tan D, J-Tan D SR, Phenyl 15/12mg, Phenyl 7.5/6mg, RespaHist II, Rhinabid, Rhinabid PD, Seradex-LA, Tanabid SR, V-Hist, VazoBid, VaZol-D, Vazotab, Zotex-PE


What is Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?

Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.


Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).


The combination of brompheniramine and phenylephrine is used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold.


Brompheniramine and phenylephrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. You should not use this medication if you are allergic to brompheniramine or phenylephrine, or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Do not use brompheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about taking brompheniramine and phenylephrine if you have heart disease or high blood pressure, diabetes, a thyroid disorder, glaucoma, kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, or problems with urination.


What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?


You should not use this medication if you are allergic to brompheniramine or phenylephrine, or to other decongestants, diet pills, stimulants, or ADHD medications. Do not use brompheniramine and phenylephrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take brompheniramine and phenylephrine if you have:



  • heart disease or high blood pressure;




  • diabetes;




  • a thyroid disorder;




  • glaucoma;




  • kidney disease;




  • an enlarged prostate; or




  • problems with urination.




FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether brompheniramine and phenylephrine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. Brompheniramine and phenylephrine can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?


Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Cough or cold medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.


Do not give this medication to a child younger than 4 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. Take the medicine with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, break, or open an extended-release capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.

The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.


Measure liquid medicine with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.


Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Do not take brompheniramine and phenylephrine for longer than 7 days in a row. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you have a fever with a headache, cough, or skin rash. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Overdose symptoms may include feeling restless or nervous, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, warmth or tingly feeling, or seizure (convulsions).


What should I avoid while taking Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?


This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.


Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of brompheniramine and phenylephrine. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any other cold, cough, allergy, or pain medicine. Antihistamines and decongestants are contained in many combination medicines. Taking certain products together can cause you to get too much of a certain drug. Check the label to see if a medicine contains an antihistamine or decongestant.

Avoid taking this medication if you also take diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications). Taking a stimulant together with a decongestant can increase your risk of unpleasant side effects.


Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat;




  • severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;




  • easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;




  • nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or




  • dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).



Less serious side effects may include:



  • drowsiness or dizziness;




  • blurred vision;




  • dry mouth, nose, or throat;




  • mild stomach pain, constipation;




  • problems with memory or concentration;




  • feeling restless or excited (especially in children);




  • sleep problems (insomnia); or




  • warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Rhinabid (brompheniramine and phenylephrine)?


Before using brompheniramine and phenylephrine, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by brompheniramine and phenylephrine.

Tell your doctor about all other medications you are using, especially:



  • medicines to treat high blood pressure;




  • a beta blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Dutoprol, Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or




  • antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), and others.



This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with brompheniramine and phenylephrine. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Rhinabid resources


  • Rhinabid Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Rhinabid Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Rhinabid Drug Interactions
  • Rhinabid Support Group
  • 0 Reviews for Rhinabid - Add your own review/rating


  • Rhinabid Sustained-Release Capsules MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Alenaze-D Elixir MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Bromfed MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • BroveX-D Suspension MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Entre-B Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • J-Tan D Chewable Tablets MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)



Compare Rhinabid with other medications


  • Hay Fever
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Rhinitis


Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about brompheniramine and phenylephrine.

See also: Rhinabid side effects (in more detail)


Lorazepam Farmindustria




Lorazepam Farmindustria may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lorazepam Farmindustria



Lorazepam

Lorazepam is reported as an ingredient of Lorazepam Farmindustria in the following countries:


  • Peru

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Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Zolpidemtartraat ratiopharm




Zolpidemtartraat ratiopharm may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Zolpidemtartraat ratiopharm



Zolpidem

Zolpidem tartrate (a derivative of Zolpidem) is reported as an ingredient of Zolpidemtartraat ratiopharm in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search

Monday, 23 March 2009

Naproxen Actavis




Naproxen Actavis may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Naproxen Actavis



Naproxen

Naproxen is reported as an ingredient of Naproxen Actavis in the following countries:


  • Netherlands

International Drug Name Search

Monday, 16 March 2009

DexAlone


Pronunciation: DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan
Generic Name: Dextromethorphan
Brand Name: Examples include DexAlone and Robitussin CoughGels


DexAlone is used for:

Temporarily relieving cough due to the common cold, upper respiratory tract infections, sinus inflammation, sore throat, or bronchitis.


DexAlone is a cough suppressant. It works by loosening mucus and lung secretions in the chest and making coughs more productive.


Do NOT use DexAlone if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in DexAlone

  • you are taking or have taken furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (eg, phenelzine) within the last 14 days

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using DexAlone:


Some medical conditions may interact with DexAlone. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you have chronic cough, chronic bronchitis or any breathing problems, such as asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or if cough occurs with a large amount of mucus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with DexAlone. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Furazolidone or MAO inhibitors (eg, phenelzine) because the risk of toxic side effects may be increased by DexAlone

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if DexAlone may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use DexAlone:


Use DexAlone as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • DexAlone may be taken with or without food. Take with food if stomach upset occurs.

  • If you miss a dose of DexAlone and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use DexAlone.



Important safety information:


  • DexAlone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to DexAlone. Using DexAlone alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

  • If your cough lasts for more than 1 week or comes back, or if you also have a fever, rash, or persistent headache, contact your health care provider. A persistent cough could be a sign of a serious condition.

  • DexAlone contains dextromethorphan. Before you being taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains dextromethorphan. If it does or if you are not sure, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.

  • Phenylketonuria patients - DexAlone contains phenylalanine.

  • DexAlone is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using DexAlone during pregnancy. It is unknown if DexAlone is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking DexAlone.


Possible side effects of DexAlone:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Dizziness; drowsiness; stomach upset.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: DexAlone side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include confusion; excitement; hallucinations; slowed breathing.


Proper storage of DexAlone:

Store DexAlone between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep DexAlone out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about DexAlone, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • DexAlone is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about DexAlone. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More DexAlone resources


  • DexAlone Side Effects (in more detail)
  • DexAlone Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • DexAlone Drug Interactions
  • DexAlone Support Group
  • 0 Reviews for DexAlone - Add your own review/rating


  • DexAlone Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

  • Dexalone Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Monograph (AHFS DI)



Compare DexAlone with other medications


  • Cough

Friday, 6 March 2009

Primogyn Depot




In the US, Primogyn Depot is a member of the drug class estrogens and is used to treat Atrophic Urethritis, Atrophic Vaginitis, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Hypoestrogenism, Oophorectomy, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Primary Ovarian Failure and Prostate Cancer.

Ingredient matches for Primogyn Depot



Estradiol

Estradiol 17ß-valerate (a derivative of Estradiol) is reported as an ingredient of Primogyn Depot in the following countries:


  • Ethiopia

  • South Africa

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 5 March 2009

Ampi




In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Ampi



Ampicillin

Ampicillin trihydrate (a derivative of Ampicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Ampi in the following countries:


  • Argentina

  • Ethiopia

  • Indonesia

  • Netherlands

  • United States

International Drug Name Search