Isofed (50 ml) Syrup | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Isofed (50 ml) Syrup
Isofed (50 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.. 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 Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 50 ml and is priced at Rs 16.81 (arround $0.23534 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Pseudoephedrine+ Triprolidine) |
| Pharma Company : | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Isofed (50 ml) |
| Preparation Type : | Syrup |
| Single Dose : | 10 ml |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 50 ml |
| Price Unit : | Rs 3.36 INR (arround $0.04704 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 16.81 INR (arround $0.23534 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Isofed (50 ml)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Isofed (50 ml) are :
Pseudoephedrine
Indication (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.
For more details on Pseudoephedrine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Pseudoephedrine..
TriprolidineIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Anti allergic quick acting drug that clear nasal congestion and running of nose. Urticaria, itching and angioedema.
For more details on Triprolidine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Triprolidine..
Isofed (50 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 5 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Isofed (50 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Pseudoephedrine-60 mg Triprolidine-2.5 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.) |
| Actifed (2.5+60) | 6.4 | Isofed (60+2.5) | 9.05 |
| Mods Acti Feel (60+2.5) | 6.25 | Recofast (60+2.5) | 24.97 |
| Trifed (60+2.5) | 8 |