Sinuflex Uses

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Sinuflex indications

An indication is a term used for the list of condition or symptom or illness for which the medicine is prescribed or used by the patient. For example, acetaminophen or paracetamol is used for fever by the patient, or the doctor prescribes it for a headache or body pains. Now fever, headache and body pains are the indications of paracetamol. A patient should be aware of the indications of medications used for common conditions because they can be taken over the counter in the pharmacy meaning without prescription by the Physician.
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As supportive agent in the following clinical disorders: Common cold; allergic rhinitis; sinusitis; allergic conjunctivitis associated with rhinitis.

Uses of Sinuflex in details

There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.

This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis, bronchitis). Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms.

If you are self-treating with this medication, carefully read the package instructions to be sure it is right for you before you start using this product. Some products have similar brand names but different active ingredients with different uses. Taking the wrong product could harm you. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about your product or its use.

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (including some long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients. Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

How to use Sinuflex

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you are uncertain about any of the information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. If your liquid form is a suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.

Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets or capsules. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing.

If you are using chewable tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing.

If you are using a product made to dissolve in the mouth (tablets/strips), dry your hands before handling the medication. Place each dose on the tongue and allow to dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or with water.

Dosage is based on the product you are taking and your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed without your doctor's approval. Improper use (abuse) of this medication may result in serious harm (such as hallucinations, seizure, death).

If your doctor directs you to take this medication daily, take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens, or if it occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These may be symptoms of a serious medical problem and should be checked by a doctor.

Sinuflex description

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A chromone complex that acts by inhibiting the release of chemical mediators from sensitized mast cells. It is used in the prophylactic treatment of both allergic and exercise-induced asthma, but does not affect an established asthmatic attack.

Sinuflex dosage

Syrup: 2-6 yrs old: 2.5 mL (½ teaspoon).

7-12 yrs old: 5 mL (1 teaspoon).

12 yrs. & older: 7.5 mL (1½ teaspoons).

To be taken 3-4 times a day or as prescribed by the physician.

Drops: 1-6 months.: 0.5 mL-0.75 mL.

6-12 months.: 0.75 mL-1.0 mL.

1-2 yrs.: 1.0 mL-1.25 mL.

To be taken 3-4 times a day or as prescribed by the physician.

Sinuflex interactions

The effects of some drugs can change if you take other drugs or herbal products at the same time. This can increase your risk for serious side effects or may cause your medications not to work correctly. These drug interactions are possible, but do not always occur. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent or manage interactions by changing how you use your medications or by close monitoring.

To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products) before starting treatment with this product. While using this product, do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any other medicines you are using without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include: antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray), blood pressure medications (especially reserpine, guanethidine, methyldopa, beta blockers such as atenolol, or calcium channel blockers such as nifedipine).

Taking MAO inhibitors with this medication may cause a serious (possibly fatal) drug interaction. Avoid taking MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine) during treatment with this medication. Most MAO inhibitors should also not be taken for two weeks before treatment with this medication. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medication.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants, and narcotic pain relievers (such as codeine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as cough-and-cold products, diet aids) because they may contain ingredients that could affect your blood pressure or cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

This medication may interfere with certain medical/laboratory tests (including brain scan for Parkinson's disease), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.

This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use. Share this list with your doctor and pharmacist to lessen your risk for serious medication problems.

Sinuflex side effects

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Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth/nose/throat, headache, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

If your doctor has directed you to use this product, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using the product do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (such as confusion, hallucinations), ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating, vision changes (such as blurred/double vision).

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: fast/irregular heartbeat, seizure.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Sinuflex contraindications

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Phenylephrine (Sinuflex)-Chlorpheniramine (Sinuflex) should not be taken by asthmatic patients or by patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the active ingredients. It should not be administered concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping such treatment.

Phenylephrine (Sinuflex)-Chlorpheniramine (Sinuflex) is contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to the active ingredients, in coronary artery disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, hyperexcitability, acute asthma attacks, tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma) narrow-angle glaucoma and severe liver function impairment. It should be used with great caution by individuals with history of asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, glaucoma and enlargement of the prostate gland.

Active ingredient matches for Sinuflex:

Chlorphenamine/Phenylephrine in Vietnam.


Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Sinuflex 2 Blister x 12 Tablet

List of Sinuflex substitutes (brand and generic names):

Contus Drop (Stedman Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.)$ 0.70
Contus Tablet (Stedman Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.)$ 0.04
Corico Chlorphenamine Maleate 2mg, Phenylephrine HCI 5mg/ 5mL SYR / 60ml (Molekule)$ 0.54
60ml (Molekule)$ 0.54
CORICO 5 MG/2 MG SYRUP 1 bottle / 60 ML syrup each (Molekule)$ 0.57
CORICO syr 60ml (Molekule)$ 0.54
Corico 5 mg/2 mg Syrup (Molekule)$ 0.57
Maxtra Phenylephrine HCI 15mg, Chlorphenamine Maleate 1mg/mL DPS / 15ml$ 0.38
MAXTRA ORAL DROPS 1 packet / 15 ML oral drops each (Zuventus Healthcare Ltd)$ 0.79
MAXTRA SYRUP 1 bottle / 60 ML syrup each (Zuventus Healthcare Ltd)$ 0.91
MAXTRA TABLET 1 strip / 10 tablets each (Zuventus Healthcare Ltd)$ 0.37
Maxtra Oral Drops (Zuventus Healthcare Ltd)$ 0.83
Maxtra Syrup (Zuventus Healthcare Ltd)$ 0.95
Maxtra Tablet (Zuventus Healthcare Ltd)$ 0.04
15ml (Indoco Remedies Ltd)$ 0.41
Noxa Phenylephrine HCI 2.5mg, Chlorepheniramine maleate1mg/mL DPS / 15ml (Indoco Remedies Ltd)$ 0.41
Noxa 15 ml Drop (Indoco Remedies Ltd)$ 0.03
Noxa Phenylephrine hydrochloride2.5 mg, Chlorpheniraminemaleate 1 mg/1 mL. DPS / 15ml (Indoco Remedies Ltd)$ 0.41
Noxa Phenylephrine hydrochloride2.5 mg, Chlorpheniraminemaleate 1 mg/1 mL. DPS / 15ml (Indoco Remedies Ltd)$ 0.41
Noxa Phenylephrine HCI 2.5mg, Chlorepheniramine maleate1mg/mL DPS / 15ml (Indoco Remedies Ltd)$ 0.41
Ornadin 1 mL
Phenchlormine-D 1000's
Capsule; Oral; Carbinoxamine Maleate; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (Pfizer consumer)
Capsule; Oral; Carbinoxamine Maleate 4 mg; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 20 mg (Pfizer consumer)
Solvin-Cold-AF Phenylephrine 5 mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg/5 mL. SYR / 60ml (IPCA)$ 0.49
Solvin-Cold-AF Phenylephrine 2.5 mg, chlorphenamine maleate 1 mg/1mL. DPS / 15ml (IPCA)$ 0.52
Solvin-Cold-AF Phenylephrine 2.5 mg, chlorphenamine maleate 1 mg/1mL. O-DPS / 15ml (IPCA)$ 0.52
SOLVIN-COLD-AF syr 60ml (IPCA)$ 0.49
SOLVIN-COLD-AF oral drops 15ml (IPCA)$ 0.52
TRAKOF syr 60ml (Medihealth)$ 0.56
Capsule, Retard; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 20 mg (Vifor)
Capsule, Retard; Oral; Chlorpheniramine Maleate 4 mg; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 20 mg

References

  1. PubChem. "phenylephrine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
  2. DrugBank. "phenylephrine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00388 (accessed September 17, 2018).
  3. MeSH. "Cardiotonic Agents". https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/68... (accessed September 17, 2018).

Reviews

The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Sinuflex are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Sinuflex. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.

User reports

1 consumer reported useful

Was the Sinuflex drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?
According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
Users%
Useful1
100.0%


Consumer reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


1 consumer reported time for results

To what extent do I have to use Sinuflex before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?
As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes 2 days and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Sinuflex. To get the time effectiveness of using Sinuflex drug by other patients, please click here.
Users%
2 days1
100.0%


2 consumers reported age

Users%
46-601
50.0%
> 601
50.0%


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