Fenfedrin Capsule 604mg PseudoephedrineChlorpheniramine Xepa Soul Pattinson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 19aug2015 Eng

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Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP)

FENFEDRIN CAPSULE
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride/Chlorpheniramine Maleate (60mg/4mg)
What is in this leaflet: obstruction (gastric outflow • Swallow the capsule with water and
1. What is Fenfedrin used for obstruction). take it at the same time each day.
2. How Fenfedrin works
3. Before you use Fenfedrin Taking other medicines Things you must not do
4. How to use Fenfedrin Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are • Do not give Fenfedrin to anyone else,
5. While you are using Fenfedrin taking or having recently taken any other even if they have the same symptoms
6. Side effects medicines. This includes any medicines or condition as you.
7. Storage and disposal of Fenfedrin which you have bought without a • Do not chew the medicine.
8. Product description prescription. • Do not use this medicine by yourself
9. Manufacturer and Product Registration without prescription from your doctor
Holder How to use Fenfedrin or pharmacist.
10. Date of revision How much to use
Adults and children over 12 years Things to be careful of
What is Fenfedrin used for • 1 capsule every 4-6 hours. This medicine may cause drowsiness. If
It is used to relief nose congestion in affected, do not drive motor vehicles or
common colds and help clear airway. When to use it operate machinery. Do not drink alcohol
It provides temporary relief to runny nose, Follow the prescription from your doctor while taking this medicine.
sneezing and itching of nose caused by or pharmacist.
allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the Side effects
mucous membrane inside the nose) such as How long to use it • Drowsiness, headache
hay fever. Follow the prescription from your doctor • Dry mouth
or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or • Rashes
How Fenfedrin works pharmacist before prolonged use of this • Gastrointestinal disturbances
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant. It medicine. • Tightness of chest
works by narrowing the blood vessels in • Blood disorders
the nose to decrease swelling and If you forget to use it
congestion. Use it as soon as you remember, unless it is Seek immediate medical attention if you
Chlorpheniramine Maleate helps to reduce nearly time for your next dose, skip the experience any side effects or allergic
secretion in the nose by blocking missed dose. Then go on as before. Never reactions.
histamine, a natural substance produced in double up on the next dose to make up for
the body during allergic reactions. the one missed. You may report any side effects or adverse
drug reactions directly to the National
Before you use Fenfedrin If you use too much (overdose) Centre for Adverse Drug Reaction
When you must not use it Contact your doctor immediately or go to Monitoring by calling Tel: 03-78835550,
Do not use Fenfedrin if you the Emergency Department of your nearest or visiting the website portal.bpfk.gov.my
• are allergic to any ingredients in this hospital, if you think you or anyone else (Consumers Reporting)
medicine. may have taken too much of this medicine.
• are going to use it for children below 12 Do this even if there are no signs of Storage and disposal of Fenfedrin
years old. discomfort or poisoning. You may need Storage
urgent medical attention. Store below 30ºC.
Before you start to use it Keep out of the reach of the children.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Overdose may result in paranoid psychosis, Do not use this medicine after expiry date.
Fenfedrin if you: delusions, hallucination, sudden and
• are pregnant or plan to get pregnant. irregular movement of muscles, high body Disposal
• are breast-feeding or plan to start temperature, fast heartbeat and Medicines should not be disposed of via
breast-feeding. nervousness. wastewater or household waste. Ask your
• are taking medicines for antidepressant, pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no
e.g. MAOIs (monoamine oxidase While you are using Fenfedrin longer required. These measures will help
inhibitors) or within two weeks from Things you must do to protect the environment.
stopping treatment. • Take your medicine exactly as your
• have heart or metabolic problems, e.g. doctor has told you. Product description
asthma, high blood pressure, overactive • Tell all the doctors, dentists and How it looks like
of thyroid gland. pharmacists treating you that you are Size 2, grey/ white gelatin capsules with
• have prostate enlargement and/or taking Fenfedrin. ‘XSP’ printed.
bladder disorder. • Tell your doctor immediately if you
• have epilepsy (seizure). become pregnant while taking this Ingredients
• have glaucoma (increased pressure in medication. Active ingredients
the eye). • Always wash your hand before Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride and
• have gastrointestinal problems such as handling the medicine. Chlorpheniramine Maleate.
peptic ulcer or pyloroduodenal

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Consumer Medication Information Leaflet (RiMUP)

FENFEDRIN CAPSULE
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride/Chlorpheniramine Maleate (60mg/4mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Magnesium Stearate, Colloidal Silicon
Dioxide, Lactose.

MAL number
MAL19890289A

Manufacturer and Product Registration


Holder
Xepa-Soul Pattinson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
1-5 Cheng Industrial Estate,
75250 Melaka, Malaysia.

Date of Revision
19 August 2015

Serial Number
BPFK(R4/1)190815/00263

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