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VIII.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Dry cough
| Product: |
Codeine |
| For Children: |
Should be avoided below 1 year |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Caution - May adversely affect the
baby's breathing if taken during labour |
| For Breastfeeding
Mothers: |
Caution |
| Contra-indications*: |
Chronic renal and hepatic dysfunction |
| Caution: |
May be habit forming |
Anti-asthmatic
| Product: |
Salbutamol and Terbutalin Sulfate |
| For Children: |
Caution in children below 12 years.
Caution with the syrup in less than 2 years |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Caution - Adverse effects unlikely
with the aerosols |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Caution - use only if clearly indicated |
| Contra-indications*: |
Chronic renal and hepatic dysfunction |
| Caution: |
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Anti-histamines
| Product: |
Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Diphenhydramine |
| For Children: |
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| For Pregnant Women: |
Caution |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
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| Contra-indications*: |
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| Caution: |
Causes drowsiness |
Anti-malarials
| Product: |
Chloroquine, Quinine |
| For Children: |
Reduced dose necessary |
| For Pregnant Women: |
High doses may affect the baby. |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Caution |
| Contra-indications*: |
Renal and hepatic impairment, epilepsy |
| Caution: |
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Anti-helmenitics
| Product: |
Mebendazole |
| For Children: |
Contra-indicated in age below 2
years |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Contra-indicated |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Use with caution only if clearly
indicated |
| Contra-indications*: |
Impaired renal function |
| Caution: |
Blood count to be monitored |
Anti-fungal
| Product: |
Clotrimazole |
| For Children: |
No specific problems |
| For Pregnant Women: |
No evidence of risk to the developing
baby |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
No evidence of risk |
| Contra-indications*: |
Hypersensitivity |
| Caution: |
Should not be used during menstrual
cycle |
Anti-amoebics
| Product: |
Metronidazole |
| For Children: |
Reduced dose necessary |
| For Pregnant Women: |
Contra-indicated - safety not established |
| For Breastfeeding Mothers: |
Caution |
| Contra-indications*: |
Chronic hepatic and renal disorder |
| Caution: |
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*Not to be used in the conditions
stated, because it could cause complications
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