Coderin 5 mg+120 mg (Tablet (Extended Release))

Unit Price: ৳ 4.03 (5 x 10: ৳ 201.50)

Strip Price: ৳ 40.30

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Loratadine pseudoephedrine
Company	Aci limited
Also available as	Coderin 10 mg tablet

Indications

Relief of symptoms due to hay fever or upper respiratory allergies
Treatment of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, swelling of nasal passages, sinus congestion

Pharmacology

Loratadine - non-sedative histamine H1-receptor antagonist
Pseudoephedrine - sympathomimetic amine with decongestant action
Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonistic activity

Dosage

Adult dosage: 5/120 tablet twice daily or 10/240 tablet once daily
Lower initial dose for renal insufficiency patients
Not recommended for swallowing difficulties or upper GI issues

Administration

For patients 12 years and older
Combines antihistamine and nasal decongestant properties

Interaction

Contraindicated with MAO inhibitors
May reduce effects of certain antihypertensive drugs
Increased plasma concentration with Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, Cimetidine

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

Common: dry mouth, somnolence, insomnia, dizziness
Less common: increased sweating, back pain, palpitations, myalgia

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy category B - no known risk in humans
Not recommended during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid in hepatic insufficiency patients
Lower initial dose for renal insufficiency
Caution in hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease patients

Overdose Effects

Symptomatic and supportive measures recommended
Emesis followed by activated charcoal administration for overdose treatment

Therapeutic Class

Anti-histamine & decongestant

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place away from light
Keep out of reach of children

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