Kevil Plus 10 mg+240 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (30's pack: ৳ 180.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Loratadine pseudoephedrine |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title and Categories
- Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine Tablet
- Allergy Relief Medication
- Antihistamine & Decongestant Combination
- Pharmacology
Dosage Instructions
- One 5/120 tablet twice daily for adults and children over 12 years
- One 10/240 tablet once daily for adults and children over 12 years
- Lower initial dose for patients with renal insufficiency
- Not recommended for children under 12 years
- Caution for patients over 60 years old
Administration
- For patients 12 years of age and older
Indications
- Relief of nasal congestion
- Relief of runny nose
- Relief of sneezing
- Relief of itchy, watery eyes
- Relief of itching of the nose or throat
- Relief of swelling of nasal passages
- Relief of sinus congestion and pressure
Pharmacological Properties
- Loratadine - non-sedative histamine H1-receptor antagonist
- Loratadine - long-acting tricyclic anti-histamine
- Pseudoephedrine - orally active sympathomimetic amine
- Pseudoephedrine - nasal and bronchial decongestant activity
Interaction
- Contraindicated with monoamino oxidase (MAO) inhibitors
- May reduce effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents, methyldopa, reserpine and veaturm alkaloids
- Increased ectopic pacemaker activity when used with digitalis
- Increased plasma concentration with Erythromycin, Ketoconazole and Cimetidine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Somnolence
- Insomnia
- Pharyngitis
- Dizziness
- Coughing
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Anorexia
- Dysmenorrheal
- Headache
- Increased sweating
- Thirst
- Back pain
- Chest pain
- Malaise
- Palpitations
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Abdominal distension
- Altered taste
- Flatulence
- Myalgia
- Dry throat
- Agitation
- Micturation frequency
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Not recommended for lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Avoid in patients with hepatic insufficiency
- Caution in patients with renal insufficiency
- Use with caution in patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, increased intraocular pressure, hyperthyroidism, renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- General symptomatic and supportive measures
- Emesis (ipecac syrup) if applicable
- Activated charcoal administration
- Gastric lavage with normal saline if necessary
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-histamine & Decongestant
Storage Conditions
- Cool and dry place
- Away from light
- Keep out of the reach of children