Wednesday 27 January 2010

Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads


Pronunciation: sal-ih-SILL-ik AS-id
Generic Name: Salicylic Acid
Brand Name: Examples include Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover and Tinamed Plantar


Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads are used for:

Removing corns, calluses, and warts. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads are a topical salicylate. It works by causing the skin to swell, soften, and then slough or peel in areas where it is applied.


Do NOT use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads

  • you have diabetes or poor blood circulation

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



Before using Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads:


Some medical conditions may interact with Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning 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 had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to aspirin or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)

  • if you have liver or kidney problems, a skin infection, or skin irritation

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Anticoagulants, (eg, heparin, warfarin), aspirin, methotrexate, or sulfonylureas (eg, glipizide) because the risk of side effects may be increased by Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads 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 Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads:


Use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • First soak the affected area in warm water for about 5 minutes. Dry thoroughly. Apply according to instructions from your doctor or on the packaging. Unless your hands are being treated, be sure to wash your hands after each use.

  • If you miss a dose of Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads, use 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 use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads.



Important safety information:


  • Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads are for external use only. Avoid getting Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads in your eyes, nose, or mouth, or on the genitals. If contact with your eyes occurs, flush with water for 15 minutes. Do not inhale the vapors of Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads.

  • Do not use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads longer or more often than recommended by your doctor or on the package label.

  • Check with your doctor before use if you have a condition that covers a large area of the body.

  • Be sure to apply Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads only to the affected area and not to normal healthy skin.

  • Do not use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads on skin that is irritated, infected, or reddened.

  • Do not use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads on open skin wounds, moles, birthmarks, genital warts, warts on the face, or warts growing hair.

  • Do not use any other medicines or drying products on your skin unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

  • Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads may interfere with certain lab test results. Make sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads.

  • Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads are extremely flammable. Do not store or use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads near a fire or other open flame.

  • Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads may be harmful if swallowed. If you may have taken Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

  • Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads contains a salicylate, which has been linked to Reye syndrome. Do not use Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads on children or teenagers during or after chickenpox, flu, or other viral infections without checking with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Caution is advised when using Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads during pregnancy. It is unknown if Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads are excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads:


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:



Dry, peeling, red, or scaling skin.



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

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



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: Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover 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 agitation; diarrhea; dizziness; loss of appetite; loss of hearing; mental disturbances; nausea; rapid or difficult breathing; ringing in the ears; seizures; sluggishness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.


Proper storage of Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads:

Store Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not freeze. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads are 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 Dr. Scholl's Zino Soft Corn Remover Pads. 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.

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Friday 22 January 2010

Isticilline




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Tuesday 19 January 2010

Oxacillin Injection




Oxacillin Injection, USP

in Plastic Container

For Intravenous Use Only

GALAXY Container (PL 2040)

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Oxacillin Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Oxacillin Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.



Oxacillin Injection Description


Oxacillin Injection, USP is a sterile injectable product containing oxacillin which is added as oxacillin sodium, a semisynthetic penicillin derived from the penicillin nucleus, 6-aminopenicillanic acid. The chemical name of oxacillin sodium is 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-6-[[(5-methyl-3-phenyl-4- isoxazolyl)carbonyl]-amino]-7-oxo-, monosodium salt, monohydrate, [2S-(2α,5α,6ß)]-. It is resistant to inactivation by the enzyme penicillinase (beta-lactamase). The molecular formula of oxacillin sodium is C19H18N3NaO5S•H2O. The molecular weight is 441.44.


The structural formula of oxacillin sodium is as follows:



Oxacillin Injection, USP is a frozen, iso-osmotic, sterile, nonpyrogenic premixed 50 mL solution containing 1 g or 2 g of oxacillin added as oxacillin sodium. Dextrose, USP has been added to the above dosages to adjust osmolality (approximately 1.5 g and 300 mg as dextrose hydrous to the 1 g and 2 g dosages respectively). Sodium Citrate Hydrous, USP has been added as a buffer (approximately 150 mg and 300 mg to the 1 g and 2 g dosages, respectively). The pH has been adjusted with hydrochloric acid and may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide. The pH is 6.5 (6.0 to 8.5). The solution is intended for intravenous use after thawing to room temperature.


This GALAXY container (PL 2040) is fabricated from a specially designed multilayer plastic (PL 2040). Solutions are in contact with the polyethylene layer of this container and can leach out certain chemical components of the plastic in very small amounts within the expiration period. The suitability of the plastic has been confirmed in tests in animals according to the USP biological tests for plastic containers, as well as by tissue culture toxicity studies.



Oxacillin Injection - Clinical Pharmacology


Intravenous administration provides peak serum levels approximately 5 minutes after the injection is completed. Slow I.V. administration of 500 mg gives a peak serum level of 43 mcg/mL after 5 minutes with a half-life of 20-30 minutes.


The penicillinase-resistant penicillins bind to serum protein, mainly albumin. The degree of protein binding reported for oxacillin is 94.2% ± 2.1%. Reported values vary with the method of study and the investigator.


The penicillinase-resistant penicillins vary in the extent to which they are distributed in the body fluids. With normal doses, insignificant concentrations are found in the cerebrospinal fluid and aqueous humor. All the drugs in this class are found in therapeutic concentrations in the pleural, bile, and amniotic fluids.


The penicillinase-resistant penicillins are rapidly excreted primarily as unchanged drug in the urine by glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. The elimination half-life for oxacillin is about 0.5 hours. Nonrenal elimination includes hepatic inactivation and excretion in bile.


Probenecid blocks the renal tubular secretion of penicillins. Therefore, the concurrent administration of probenecid prolongs the elimination of oxacillin and, consequently, increases the serum concentration.



Microbiology


Penicillinase-resistant penicillins exert a bactericidal action against penicillin susceptible microorganisms during the state of active multiplication. All penicillins inhibit the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall.


The drugs in this class are highly resistant to inactivation by staphylococcal penicillinase and are active against penicillinase producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. The penicillinase-resistant penicillins are active in vitro against a variety of other bacteria.



Susceptibility Test Methods


When available, the clinical microbiology laboratory should provide the results of in vitro susceptibility test results for antimicrobial drugs used in local hospitals and practice areas to the physician as periodic reports that describe the susceptibility profile of nosocomial and community-acquired pathogens. These reports should aid the physician in selecting the most effective antimicrobial.


Dilution Techniques

Quantitative methods are used to determine antimicrobial minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs). These MICs provide estimates of the susceptibility of bacteria to antimicrobial compounds. The MICs should be determined using a standardized procedure. Standardized procedures are based on dilution method1,2 (broth, agar or microdilution) or equivalent using standardized inoculum and concentrations of oxacillin. The MIC values should be interpreted according to the criteria in Table 1.


Diffusion Techniques

Quantitative methods that require measurement of zone diameters also provide reproducible estimates of the susceptibility of bacteria to antimicrobial compounds. One such standardized procedure2,3 requires the use of standardized inoculum concentrations. It has been determined that the most accurate method to test the susceptibility of microorganisms to penicillinase-resistant penicillins, including oxacillin, by disk diffusion is achieved using disks impregnated with 30 mcg cefoxitin. Interpretation involves correlation of the diameter obtained in the cefoxitin disk test with the MIC for oxacillin.2,4,5 Reports from the laboratory providing results of the standard single-disk susceptibility test with a 30 microgram cefoxitin disk should be interpreted according to the following criteria in Table 1.























Table 1
Susceptibility Test Interpretive Criteria for Oxacillin
Minimum Inhibitory

Concentrations(mcg/mL)
Cefoxitin Disk Diffusion

Diameters (mm)
PathogenSusceptible

(S)
Resistant

(R)
Susceptible

(S)
Resistant

(R)
Staphylococcus aureus,

S. lugdunensis
≤ 2.0≥ 4.0≥ 22≤ 21
Staphylococci

(coagulase negative)
≤ 0.25≥ 0.5≥ 25≤ 24

 A report of “Susceptible” indicates that the pathogen is likely to be inhibited by usually achievable concentrations of the antimicrobial compound in blood. A report of "Resistant" indicates that usually achievable concentrations of the antimicrobial compound in the blood are unlikely to be inhibitory and that other therapy should be selected.


Quality Control

Standardized susceptibility test procedures require the use of laboratory control microorganisms to monitor and ensure the accuracy and precision of the supplies and reagents used in the assay, and the techniques of the individuals performing the test. Standard oxacillin powder should provide MIC values provided below. For the diffusion technique, the 30 mcg cefoxitin disk should provide the following zone diameters with the quality control strains:




















Table 2
In Vitro Susceptibility Test Quality Control Ranges for Oxacillin
OxacillinCefoxitin
MIC rangedisk diffusion
Organism (ATTC #)(mcg/mL)range (mm)
Staphylococcus aureus (29213)0.12 - 0.5Not applicable
Staphylococcus aureus (25923)Not applicable–23 - 29

Indications and Usage for Oxacillin Injection


Oxacillin is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by penicillinase producing staphylococci which have demonstrated susceptibility to the drug. Cultures and susceptibility tests should be performed initially to determine the causative organism and its susceptibility to the drug. (See Clinical Pharmacology - Susceptibility Test Methods).


Oxacillin may be used to initiate therapy in suspected cases of resistant staphylococcal infections prior to the availability of susceptibility test results. Oxacillin should not be used in infections caused by organisms susceptible to penicillin G. If the susceptibility tests indicate that the infection is due to an organism other than a resistant Staphylococcus, therapy should not be continued with oxacillin.


To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Oxacillin Injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, Oxacillin Injection, USP should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.



Contraindications


A history of a hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reaction to any penicillin is a contraindication. Solutions containing dextrose may be contraindicated in patients with known allergy to corn or corn products.



Warnings


Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic shock with collapse) reactions have occurred in patients receiving penicillin. The incidence of anaphylactic shock in all penicillin-treated patients is between 0.015 and 0.04 percent. Anaphylactic shock resulting in death has occurred in approximately 0.002 percent of the patients treated. Although anaphylaxis is more frequent following parenteral administration, it has occurred in patients receiving oral penicillins.


When penicillin therapy is indicated, it should be initiated only after a comprehensive patient drug and allergy history has been obtained. If an allergic reaction occurs, the drug should be discontinued and the patient should receive supportive treatment, e.g., artificial maintenance of ventilation, pressor amines, antihistamines, and corticosteroids. Individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity may also experience allergic reactions when treated with a cephalosporin.


Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including Oxacillin Injection, USP, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile.


C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD. Hypertoxin producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibiotic use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over two months after the administration of antibacterial agents.


If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibiotic use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibiotic treatment of C. difficile, and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.



Precautions



General


Oxacillin should generally not be administered to patients with a history of sensitivity to any penicillin. Penicillin should be used with caution in individuals with histories of significant allergies and/or asthma. Whenever allergic reactions occur, penicillin should be withdrawn unless, in the opinion of the physician, the condition being treated is life-threatening and amenable only to penicillin therapy. The use of antibiotics may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. If new infections due to bacteria or fungi occur, the drug should be discontinued and appropriate measures taken.


Prescribing Oxacillin Injection, USP in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection or a prophylactic indication is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.



Laboratory Tests


Bacteriologic studies to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to oxacillin should be performed. (See Clinical Pharmacology-Microbiology). In the treatment of suspected staphylococcal infections, therapy should be changed to another active agent if culture tests fail to demonstrate the presence of staphylococci.


Periodic assessment of organ system function including renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic should be made during prolonged therapy with oxacillin.


Blood cultures, white blood cell, and differential cell counts should be obtained prior to initiation of therapy and at least weekly during therapy with oxacillin.


Periodic urinalysis, blood urea nitrogen, and creatinine determinations should be performed during therapy with oxacillin and dosage alterations should be considered if these values become elevated. If any impairment of renal function is suspected or known to exist, a reduction in the total dosage should be considered and blood levels monitored to avoid possible neurotoxic reactions.


AST (SGOT) and ALT (SGPT) values should be obtained periodically during therapy to monitor for possible liver function abnormalities.



Drug Interactions


Tetracycline, a bacteriostatic antibiotic, may antagonize the bactericidal effect of penicillin and concurrent use of these drugs should be avoided.


Oxacillin blood levels may be prolonged by concurrent administration of probenecid which blocks the renal tubular secretion of penicillins.



Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


No long-term animal studies have been conducted with these drugs. Studies on reproduction (nafcillin) in rats and rabbits reveal no fetal or maternal abnormalities before conception and continuously through weaning (one generation).



Pregnancy


Teratogenic Effects

Pregnancy Category B


Reproduction studies performed in the mouse, rat, and rabbit have revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to the penicillinase-resistant penicillins. Human experience with the penicillins during pregnancy has not shown any positive evidence of adverse effects on the fetus. There are, however, no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women showing conclusively that harmful effects of these drugs on the fetus can be excluded. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.



Nursing Mothers


Penicillins are excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when penicillins are administered to a nursing woman.



Pediatric Use


Because of incompletely developed renal function in pediatric patients, oxacillin may not be completely excreted, with abnormally high blood levels resulting. Frequent blood levels are advisable in this group with dosage adjustments when necessary. All pediatric patients treated with penicillins should be monitored closely for clinical and laboratory evidence of toxic or adverse effects. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.


The potential for toxic effects in pediatric patients from chemicals that may leach from the single dose premixed intravenous preparation in plastic containers has not been evaluated.



Geriatric Use


Clinical studies of Oxacillin Injection did not include sufficient number of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.


This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function.


Oxacillin Injection contains 92.4 mg (4.02 mEq) of sodium per gram. At the usual recommended doses, patients would receive between 92.4 and 554 mg/day (4.02 and 24.1 mEq) of sodium. The geriatric population may respond with a blunted natriuresis to salt loading. This may be clinically important with regard to such diseases as congestive heart failure.



Information for Patients


Patients should be counseled that antibacterial drugs including Oxacillin Injection, USP should only be used to treat bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold). When Oxacillin Injection, USP is prescribed to treat a bacterial infection, patients should be told that although it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, the medication should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may (1) decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and (2) increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable by Oxacillin Injection, USP or other antibacterial drugs in the future.


Diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibiotics which usually ends when the antibiotic is discontinued. Sometimes after starting treatment with antibiotics, patients can develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever) even as late as two or more months after having taken the last dose of the antibiotic. If this occurs, patients should contact their physician as soon as possible.



Adverse Reactions



Body as a Whole


The reported incidence of allergic reactions to penicillin ranges from 0.7 to 10 percent (see Warnings). Sensitization is usually the result of treatment but some individuals have had immediate reactions when first treated. In such cases, it is thought that the patients may have had prior exposure to the drug via trace amounts present in milk and vaccines.


Two types of allergic reactions to penicillins are noted clinically, immediate and delayed.


Immediate reactions usually occur within 20 minutes of administration and range in severity from urticaria and pruritus to angioneurotic edema, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, hypotension, vascular collapse and death. Such immediate anaphylactic reactions are very rare (see Warnings) and usually occur after parenteral therapy but have occurred in patients receiving oral therapy. Another type of immediate reaction, an accelerated reaction, may occur between 20 minutes and 48 hours after administration and may include urticaria, pruritus, and fever. Although laryngeal edema, laryngospasm, and hypotension occasionally occur, fatality is uncommon. Delayed allergic reactions to penicillin therapy usually occur after 48 hours and sometimes as late as 2 to 4 weeks after initiation of therapy. Manifestations of this type of reaction include serum sickness-like symptoms (i.e., fever, malaise, urticaria, myalgia, arthralgia, abdominal pain) and various skin rashes. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomatitis, black or hairy tongue, and other symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation may occur, especially during oral penicillin therapy.



Nervous System Reactions


Neurotoxic reactions similar to those observed with penicillin G may occur with large intravenous doses of oxacillin, especially with patients with renal insufficiency.



Urogenital Reactions


Renal tubular damage and interstitial nephritis have been associated infrequently with the administration of oxacillin. Manifestations of this reaction may include rash, fever, eosinophilia, hematuria, proteinuria, and renal insufficiency.



Gastrointestinal Reactions


Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with the use of oxacillin. The onset of pseudomembranous colitis symptoms may occur during or after antibiotic treatment (see Warnings).



Metabolic Reactions


Hepatotoxicity, characterized by fever, nausea, and vomiting associated with abnormal liver function tests, mainly elevated SGOT levels, has been associated with the use of oxacillin.



Overdosage


The signs and symptoms of oxacillin overdosage are those described in the Adverse Reactions section. If signs or symptoms occur, discontinue use of the medication, treat symptomatically, and institute appropriate supportive measures.



Oxacillin Injection Dosage and Administration


Oxacillin Injection, USP supplied as a premixed frozen solution is to be administered as a continuous or intermittent intravenous infusion. The usual dose recommendation is as follows:








Adults
250-500 mgI.V. every 4-6 hours (mild to moderate infections)
1 gramI.V. every 4-6 hours (severe infections)

This container system may be inappropriate for the dosage requirements for children, infants and neonates. Other dosage forms may be more appropriate.


Bacteriologic studies to determine the causative organisms and their susceptibility to oxacillin should always be performed. Duration of therapy varies with the type of severity of infection as well as the overall condition of the patient; therefore, it should be determined by the clinical and bacteriological response of the patient. In severe staphylococcal infections, therapy with oxacillin should be continued for at least 14 days. Therapy should be continued for at least 48 hours after the patient has become afebrile, asymptomatic, and cultures are negative. Treatment of endocarditis and osteomyelitis may require a longer duration of therapy.


Concurrent administration of oxacillin and probenecid increases and prolongs serum penicillin levels. Probenecid decreases the apparent volume of distribution and slows the rate of excretion by competitively inhibiting renal tubular secretion of penicillin. Penicillin-probenecid therapy is generally limited to those infections where very high serum levels of penicillin are necessary.


With intravenous administration, particularly in elderly patients, care should be taken because of the possibility of thrombophlebitis.


Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.


Do not add supplementary medication to Oxacillin Injection, USP.


Store in a freezer capable of maintaining a temperature of -20°C/-4°F or less.



Directions for Use of GALAXY Plastic Container


Thaw at room temperature (25°C/77°F) or under refrigeration (5°C/41°F). [DO NOT FORCE THAW BY IMMERSION IN WATER BATHS OR BY MICROWAVE IRRADIATION]. Components of the solution may precipitate in the frozen state and will dissolve upon reaching room temperature with little or no agitation. Potency is not affected. Mix after solution has reached room temperature. Check for minute leaks by squeezing bag firmly. If leaks are found, discard solution as sterility may be impaired. Do not use if the solution is cloudy or precipitated or if seals are not intact. The thawed solution is stable for 21 days under refrigeration or 48 hours at room temperature. Do not refreeze.


Use sterile equipment.


Caution: Do not use plastic containers in series connections. Such use could result in air embolism due to residual air being drawn from the primary container before administration of the fluid from the secondary container is complete.



Preparation for intravenous administration


  1. Suspend container from eyelet support.

  2. Remove protector from outlet port at bottom of container.

  3. Attach administration set. Refer to complete directions accompanying set.


How is Oxacillin Injection Supplied


Oxacillin Injection, USP is supplied as a premixed frozen iso-osmotic solution in 50 mL single dose GALAXY plastic containers as follows:









2G3538NDC 0338-1013-411 gram oxacillin
2G3539NDC 0338-1015-412 grams oxacillin

STORAGE AND HANDLING


Store at or below -20°C/-4°F. [See Directions for use of GALAXY Container (PL 2040).]


Handle frozen product containers with care. Product containers may be fragile in the frozen state.



REFERENCES


  1. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria That Grow Aerobically; Approved Standard- Eighth Edition. CLSI Document M07-A8 (ISBN 1-56238-689-1). Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-1898 USA, 2009.

  2. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing; Twenty-First Informational Supplement. CLSI Document M100-S21 (ISBN 1-56238-742-1). Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 USA, 2011.

  3. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute. Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk Susceptibility Tests; Approved Standard-Tenth Edition. CLSI Document M02-A10 (ISBN 1-56238-688-3). Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-1898 USA, 2009.

  4. Palazzo ICV, Darini ALC. Evaluation of methods for detecting oxacillin resistance in coagulase-negative staphylococci including cefoxitin disc diffusion. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2006;257:299-305.

  5. Swenson JM, Tenover FC; Cefoxitin Disk Study Group. Results of disk diffusion testing with cefoxitin correlate with presence of mecA in Staphylococcus spp. J Clin Microbiol 2005;43:3818-23.

Baxter and Galaxy are registered trademarks of Baxter International Inc.


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PACKAGE LABEL - PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL


Container Label



Baxter Logo


1 g


Oxacillin Injection, USP


GALAXY

Single Dose

Container


50 mL

Iso-osmotic


NDC 0338-1013-41

Code 2G3538

Sterile Nonpyrogenic


Each 50 mL contains: Oxacillin Sodium equivalent to 1 g Oxacillin with approx.

1.5 g Dextrose Hydrous, USP added to adjust osmolality and 150 mg Sodium

Citrate Hydrous, USP added as a buffer. pH adjusted with hydrochloric acid and

may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide. pH 6.5 (6.0 to 8.5).


Dosage: Intravenously as directed by a physician. See insert.


Cautions: Do not add supplementary medication. Must not be used in series

connections. Check for minute leaks and solution clarity.


Rx only.


Do not store above -20°C/-4°F. Thaw at room temperature (25°C/77°F) or under

refrigeration (5°C/41°F). DO NOT FORCE THAW BY IMMERSION IN WATER BATHS OR BY MICROWAVE IRRADIATION. Thawed solution is stable for 21 days

under refrigeration (5°C/41°F) or 48 hours at room temperature (25°C/77°F).


Do not refreeze.


Baxter and Galaxy are registered trademarks of

Baxter International Inc.

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Deerfield, IL 60015 USA

Made in USA


PL 2040 Plastic

07-34-63-779


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Oxacillin Injection, USP

12 - 50 mL Single Dose Containers Iso-osmotic

Do not store above -20°C/-4°F. Do not refreeze.


1 g

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

Deerfield, IL 60015 USA


NDC 0338-1013-41

Code 2G3538

*FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY

(01) 20303381013411


GALAXY Container

Sterile Nonpyrogenic


Each 50 mL contains: Oxacillin Sodium equivalent to 1 g Oxacillin with approx. 1.5 g of

Dextrose Hydrous, USP added to adjust osmolality and 150 mg Sodium Citrate Hydrous, USP

added as a buffer. pH adjusted with hydrochloric acid and may have been adjusted with sodium

hydroxide. pH 6.5 (6.0 to 8.5).


Dosage: Intravenously as directed by a physician. See insert.


Cautions: Do not add supplementary medication. Must not be used in series connections. Check

for minute leaks by squeezing thawed bag firmly. If leaks are found, discard bag as sterility may

be impaired. Do not use unless solution is clear. Rx only.


Thaw at room temperature (25°C/77°F) or under refrigeration (5°C/41°F). DO NOT FORCE THAW BY IMMERSION IN WATER BATHS OR BY MICROWAVE IRRADIATION. Thawed solution is stable for 21 days under refrigeration (5°C/41°F) or 48 hours at room

temperature (25°C/77°F). Do not refreeze.


Handle frozen product containers with care. Product containers may be fragile in the frozen state.


Baxter and Galaxy are registered trademarks of Baxter International Inc.


PL 2040 Plastic

07-04-65-182









OXACILLIN 
oxacillin  injection, solution










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)0338-1013
Route of AdministrationINTRAVENOUSDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
OXACILLIN SODIUM (OXACILLIN)OXACILLIN1 g  in 50 mL














Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE1.5 g  in 50 mL
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE150 mg  in 50 mL
HYDROCHLORIC ACID 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
WATER 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
10338-1013-4150 mL In 1 BAGNone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA05064010/13/2011







OXACILLIN 
oxacillin  injection, solution










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)0338-1015
Route of AdministrationINTRAVENOUSDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
OXACILLIN SODIUM (OXACILLIN)OXACILLIN2 g  in 50 mL














Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
DEXTROSE MONOHYDRATE300 mg  in 50 mL
TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE300 mg  in 50 mL
HYDROCHLORIC ACID 
SODIUM HYDROXIDE 
WATER 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
10338-1015-4150 mL In 1 BAGNone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA05064010/13/2011


Labeler - Baxter Healthcare Corporation (005083209)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Baxter Healthcare Corporation194684502MANUFACTURE
Revised: 10/2011Baxter Healthcare Corporation

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Zinc Sulfate is reported as an ingredient of Zeal in the following countries:


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Saturday 9 January 2010

Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets



Pronunciation: OX-i-KOE-done
Generic Name: Oxycodone
Brand Name: OxyContin

Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets are a narcotic pain reliever that is similar to morphine and is used for around-the-clock treatment of moderate or severe pain. It should not be used to treat occasional pain; mild, short-term pain after surgery; or pain that occurs immediately after surgery or injury.


Swallow Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets whole. Do NOT break, crush, chew, dissolve, or split Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets. Doing so may cause the release of too much medicine into the bloodstream, which could be fatal.


Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets may cause severe breathing problems. This effect may be worse if you take it with certain other medicines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may add to this effect. Contact your doctor right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing.





Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets are used for:

Treating moderate to severe pain when around-the-clock pain medicine is needed for an extended period of time.


Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets are a narcotic (opioid) pain reliever. It works in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain.


Do NOT use Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets

  • you have known or suspected bowel blockage (eg, paralytic ileus)

  • you have very slow or difficult breathing, severe asthma, or you are having an asthma attack

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

  • you are taking another around-the-clock opioid pain medicine

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



Before using Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets:


Some medical conditions may interact with Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning 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, especially other narcotic pain relievers (eg, morphine, hydromorphone); foods; or other substances

  • if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung or breathing problems

  • if you have a history of recent head injury, increased pressure in the brain, growths in the brain (eg, tumors, lesions), or seizures

  • if you have a history of heart problems, low blood pressure, liver problems, kidney problems, thyroid problems, adrenal gland problems (eg, Addison disease), curvature of the spine, gallbladder problems, prostate problems, trouble urinating, or the blood disease porphyria

  • if you have a history of stomach or bowel problems (eg, inflammation, blockage, esophagus or colon cancer) or surgery

  • if you have difficulty swallowing, severe drowsiness, constipation, low blood oxygen levels, high blood carbon dioxide levels, low blood volume, inflammation of the pancreas, a certain type of severe or persistent diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis), or stomach pain

  • if you have a history of mood or mental problems (eg, depression, hallucinations), suicidal thoughts or behavior, drug or alcohol abuse, or if you are in alcohol or drug withdrawal

  • if a member of your family has a history of mental or mood problems, or drug or alcohol abuse

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


  • Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), cimetidine, furazolidone, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin), MAOIs (eg, phenelzine), nefazodone, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), protease inhibitors (eg, boceprevir, ritonavir), sodium oxybate (GHB), telithromycin, or certain medicines for nausea and vomiting (eg, ondansetron) because the risk of side effects, such as severe drowsiness, slow or difficult breathing, confusion, and seizures, may be increased

  • Carbamazepine, mixed narcotic agonists/antagonists (eg, buprenorphine, butorphanol, pentazocine), naltrexone, phenytoin, or rifamycins (eg, rifampin) because they may decrease Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets 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 Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets:


Use Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets refilled.

  • Take Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.

  • Swallow Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets whole. Do not break, crush, chew, dissolve, or split before swallowing.

  • Some patients have reported trouble swallowing Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets. These reports have included choking, gagging, spitting tablets back up, and getting tablets stuck in the throat. To decrease these risks, take Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets 1 tablet at a time if your dose calls for more than 1 tablet. Do not pre-soak, lick, or wet the tablet before you place it in your mouth. Take each tablet with enough water to be sure that you swallow it completely. Swallow Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets immediately after you place it in your mouth.

  • Take Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it. It is more effective in preventing pain than in treating pain after it occurs.

  • Tell your doctor if your pain gets worse or if you have breakthrough pain while taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets.

  • Do not suddenly stop taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets. You may experience withdrawal symptoms. If you need to stop Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.

  • If Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets are no longer needed, dispose of it as soon as possible by flushing it down the toilet.

  • If you miss a dose of Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets, take it as soon as possible. Take your next dose 12 hours later. Do not take 2 doses at once. Call your doctor if you miss a dose and you are not sure what to do.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets.



Important safety information:


  • Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or changes in judgment. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets.

  • Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets; they may add to Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets's effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

  • Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.

  • Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets may cause constipation. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about using a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. It is also important to maintain a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise to prevent constipation. If you become constipated while taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Do NOT take more than the prescribed dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

  • Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

  • Use Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially severe breathing problems.

  • Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets while you are pregnant. Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets are found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets.

When used for long periods of time or at high doses, Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets may not work as well and may require higher doses to obtain the same effect as when originally taken. This is known as TOLERANCE. Talk with your doctor if Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.


Some people who use Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets for a long time may develop a need to continue taking it. People who take high doses are also at risk. This is known as DEPENDENCE or addiction.


Do not suddenly stop taking Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets. If you do, you may experience WITHDRAWAL symptoms including anxiety; diarrhea; fever, runny nose, or sneezing; goose bumps and abnormal skin sensations; nausea; vomiting; pain; rigid muscles; fast or irregular heartbeat; seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; shivering or tremors; sweating; and trouble sleeping.



Possible side effects of Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets:


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:



Constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; nausea; sweating; vomiting; weakness.



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

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal snoring or sighing; confusion; difficulty urinating; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hallucinations; mental or mood changes; seizures; severe dizziness, drowsiness, or light-headedness; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, or constipation; shortness of breath; slow or shallow breathing; tremor; vision changes.



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: Oxycodone 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 abnormal snoring; cold and clammy skin; decreased pupil size; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness; severe weakness; slow heartbeat; slow, shallow, or difficult breathing.


Proper storage of Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets:

Store Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from light, heat, and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets are 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 Oxycodone Sustained-Release Tablets. 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.

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Wednesday 6 January 2010

Escre




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Saturday 2 January 2010

Dihydrocodeine




UK matches:

  • Dihydrocodeine Tablets 30mg (Actavis UK Ltd)
  • Dihydrocodeine tablets 30mg Label Leaflet
  • Dihydrocodeine 30mg tablets (SPC)
  • Dihydrocodeine Tablets BP 30mg (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N02AA08

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000125-28-0

Chemical Formula

C18-H23-N-O3

Molecular Weight

301

Therapeutic Categories

Cough suppressant

Opioid analgesic

Chemical Name

Morphinan-6-ol, 4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5α,6α)-

Foreign Names

  • Dihydrocodeinum (Latin)
  • Dihydrocodein (German)
  • Dihydrocodéine (French)
  • Dihidrocodeina (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Dihydrocodeine (OS: BAN)
  • Dihydrocodéine (OS: DCF)
  • Diidrocodeina (OS: DCIT)
  • Drocode (IS)
  • Dihydrocodeine methyl ether hydrochloride (IS)
  • Dihydrocodeine Tartrate (OS: BANM)
  • Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate (IS)
  • Dihydrocodeine hydrogenotartras (IS)
  • Hydrocodeine bitartrate (IS)
  • Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate (PH: USP 32)
  • Dihydrocodeine Hydrogen Tartrate (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Dihydrocodeine Tartrate (PH: BP 2010)
  • Dihydrocodeini hydrogenotartras (PH: Ph. Eur. 6)
  • Dihydrocodeine hydrorhodanide (IS)
  • Paracodin rhodrad (IS)

Brand Names

  • Cardiazol Paracodina (Dihydrocodeine and Pentetrazol)
    Abbott, Italy


  • Coughcode N (Dihydrocodeine and Diprophylline)
    Mylan Pharmaceutical, Japan


  • Sekicode (Dihydrocodeine and Ephedrine)
    Dainippon Sumitomo, Japan


  • Makatussin Comp. (Dihydrocodeine and Diphenhydramine)
    Gebro, Switzerland


  • Codicontin
    Mundipharma, Belgium; Mundipharma, Switzerland; Mundipharma, Luxembourg


  • Codidol
    Mundipharma, Austria


  • Dehace
    Lannacher, Austria


  • DF 118
    Galen, Ireland; GlaxoSmithKline, Hong Kong; GlaxoSmithKline, Malaysia; Martindale Pharma, United Kingdom


  • DF-118
    Aspen Pharmacare, South Africa


  • DHC Continus
    Bard, Bulgaria; Medis, Slovenia; Mundipharma, Bulgaria; Mundipharma, Bulgaria; Mundipharma, Czech Republic; Mundipharma, Estonia; Mundipharma, Hungary; Mundipharma, Latvia; Mundipharma, New Zealand; Mundipharma, Romania; Mundipharma, Slovakia; Napp, United Kingdom; Napp, Ireland; Napp, Malta; Norpharma, Poland


  • DHC Mundipharma
    Mundipharma, Germany


  • Dicodin
    Mundipharma, France


  • Didor
    Mundipharma, Portugal


  • Dihidrocodeina La Santé
    La Santé, Colombia


  • Dihydrocodeine
    Actavis, United Kingdom; CP, Malta; Generics, Malta; Remedica, Cyprus; Wockhardt, United Kingdom


  • Hydrocodin
    Valeant, Hungary


  • Paracodin
    Abbott, Yemen; Abbott, South Africa; Teofarma, Austria; Teofarma, Germany; Teofarma, Ireland


  • Paracodina
    Legrand, Colombia; Teofarma, Spain


  • Paracodine
    Pharma Logistics, Belgium


  • Paramol (Dihydrocodeine and Paracetamol)
    Galen, Ireland


  • Remedeine (Dihydrocodeine and Paracetamol)
    Napp, United Kingdom


  • Rikodeine
    iNova Pharmaceuticals, Australia


  • Tiamon
    Temmler, Germany


  • Tosidrin
    Fardi, Spain


  • Paracodin
    Teofarma, Austria; Teofarma, Switzerland; Teofarma, Germany


  • Paracodina
    Teofarma, Italy


  • Paracodina (Dihydrocodeine and Benzoic Acid)
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Glossary

BANBritish Approved Name
BANMBritish Approved Name (Modified)
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)

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