Decofed DS (400+60) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Decofed DS (400+60) Tablet
Decofed DS (400+60) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Universal Medikit Limited. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Ibuprofen, Pseudoephedrine. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 Tablet and is priced at Rs 190 (arround $2.66 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Ibuprofen+ Pseudoephedrine) |
| Pharma Company : | Universal Medikit Limited |
| Brand Label : | Decofed DS (400+60) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 100 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 1.9 INR (arround $0.0266 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 190 INR (arround $2.66 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Decofed DS (400+60)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Decofed DS (400+60) are :
Ibuprofen
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Prescription ibuprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining of the joints) and rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints). It is also used to relieve mild to moderate pain, including menstrual pain (pain that happens before or during a menstrual period). Nonprescription ibuprofen is used to reduce fever and to relieve minor aches and pain from headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, menstrual periods, the common cold, toothaches, and backaches. Ibuprofen is in a class of medications called NSAIDs. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
For more details on Ibuprofen, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Ibuprofen..
PseudoephedrineIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Pseudoephedrine is used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to temporarily relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Pseudoephedrine will relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Pseudoephedrine is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It works by causing narrowing of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.Nasal decongestant.
For more details on Pseudoephedrine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Pseudoephedrine..
Decofed DS (400+60) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 4 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Decofed DS (400+60), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Ibuprofen-400 mg Pseudoephedrine-60 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Arinac AH (400+60) | 16.19 | Brenfed Forte (400+60) | 10.9 |
| Codylex DS (400+60) | 8.36 | Richifed Plus (400+60) | 18 |