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NON-DROWSY SINUTAB
NON-DROWSY SINUTAB tablets contain 30 mg Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 500 mg Paracetamol.
Tablets
NON-DROWSY SINUTAB is indicated for the symptomatic relief of conditions where congestion of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, especially nasal mucosa and sinuses, is accompanied by mild to moderate pain or pyrexia, e.g: the common cold and influenza, sinusitis, nasopharyngitis, allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis.
Adults and children aged 16 years and over:
Oral. Two tablets every four to six hours, up to four times a day. Maximum daily dose: 8 tablets (i.e. 240 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, 4 g paracetamol).
Children aged 12 years to 15 years
Oral. One tablet every four to six hours, up to four times a day. Maximum daily dose: 4 tablets (i.e. 120 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, 2 g paracetamol).
Children under 12 years:
NON-DROWSY SINUTAB is contraindicated in children under the age of 12 years.
The Elderly:
There have been no specific studies of NON-DROWSY SINUTAB in the elderly. Experience has indicated that normal adult dosage is appropriate.
In the elderly the rate and extent of paracetamol absorption is normal but plasma half life is longer and paracetamol clearance is lower than in young adults.
Hepatic dysfunction
Caution should be exercised when administering NON-DROWSY SINUTAB to patients with severe hepatic impairment.
Renal dysfunction:
Caution should be exercised when administering NON-DROWSY SINUTAB to patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
NON-DROWSY SINUTAB is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to the product or any of its components.
NON-DROWSY SINUTAB is contraindicated in patients with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease.
NON-DROWSY SINUTAB is contraindicated in patients who are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the preceding two weeks. The concomitant use of pseudoephedrine and this type of product may occasionally cause a rise in blood pressure.
Not to be used in children under the age of 12 years.
Although pseudoephedrine has virtually no pressor effects in normotensive patients, NON-DROWSY SINUTAB should be used with caution in patients suffering from mild to moderate hypertension.
As with other sympathomimetic agents NON-DROWSY SINUTAB should be used with caution in patients with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, elevated intraocular pressure and prostatic enlargement.
Care is advised in the administration of paracetamol to patients with severe renal or severe hepatic impairment. The hazards of overdose are greater in those with alcoholic liver disease.
The following statements will appear on packs of this product.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.
Warning: Do not exceed the recommended dose.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor.
Contains paracetamol.
Causes no drowsiness.
'Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well. (label).
Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.' (leaflet)
Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.'
As with all medicines, if you are pregnant or currently taking any other medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
None known.
Pseudoephedrine
Serious side effects associated with the use of pseudoephedrine are rare. Symptoms of central nervous system excitation may occur, including sleep disturbance and, rarely, hallucinations.
Skin rashes, with or without irritation, have occasionally been reported with pseudoephedrine.
Urinary retention has been reported occasionally in men receiving pseudoephedrine: prostatic enlargement could have been an important predisposing factor.
Paracetamol
Paracetamol has been widely used and, when taken at the usual recommended dosage, side effects are mild and infrequent and reports of adverse reactions are rare. Skin rash and other allergic reactions occur rarely.
Most reports of adverse reactions to paracetamol relate to overdose with the drug.
There have been reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causality related to paracetamol.
Chronic hepatic necrosis has been reported in a patient who took daily therapeutic dosages of paracetamol for about a year and liver damage has been reported after daily ingestion of excessive amounts for shorter periods. A review of a group of patients with chronic active hepatitis failed to reveal differences in the abnormalities of liver function in those who were long-term users of paracetamol nor was the control of their disease improved after paracetamol withdrawal.
Nephrotoxic effects following therapeutic dosages of paracetamol are uncommon. Papillary necrosis has been reported after prolonged administration.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorization of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Pseudoephedrine
As with other sympathomimetic agents, symptoms and signs of pseudoephedrine overdose include irritability, restlessness, tremor, convulsions, palpitations, hypertension and difficulty with micturition.
Measures should be taken to maintain and support respiration and control convulsions. Gastric lavage should be performed if indicated. Catheterisation of the bladder may be necessary. If desired, the elimination of pseudoephedrine can be accelerated by acid diuresis or by dialysis.
Paracetamol
Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5g or more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below).
Risk Factors:
If the patient
A. Is on long term treatment with carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St John's Wort or other drugs that induce liver enzymes.
Or
B. Regularly consumes ethanol in excess of recommended amounts.
Or
C. Is likely to be glutathione deplete e.g. eating disorders, cystic fibrosis, HIV infection, starvation, cachexia.
Symptoms
Symptoms of paracetamol overdosage in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. In severe poisoning, hepatic failure may progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema, coma and death. Acute renal failure with acute tubular necrosis, strongly suggested by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria, may develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrhythmias and pancreatitis have been reported.
Management
Immediate treatment is essential in the management of paracetamol overdose. Despite a lack of significant early symptoms, patients should be referred to hospital urgently for immediate medical attention. Symptoms may be limited to nausea or vomiting and may not reflect the severity of overdose or the risk of organ damage. Management should be in accordance with established treatment guidelines, see BNF overdose section.
Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour. Plasma paracetamol concentration should be measured at 4 hours or later after ingestion (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine may be used up to 24 hours after ingestion of paracetamol, however, the maximum protective effect is obtained up to 8 hours post-ingestion. The effectiveness of the antidote declines sharply after this time. If required the patient should be given intravenous N-acetylcysteine, in line with the established dosage schedule. If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine may be a suitable alternative for remote areas, outside hospital. Management of patients who present with serious hepatic dysfunction beyond 24h from ingestion should be discussed with the NPIS or a liver unit.
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine has direct and indirect sympathomimetic activity and is an effective upper respiratory tract decongestant. Pseudoephedrine is substantially less potent than ephedrine in producing both tachycardia and elevation of systolic blood pressure and considerably less potent in causing stimulation of the central nervous system.
Paracetamol
Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic actions but only weak anti-inflammatory properties. This may be explained by presence of cellular peroxides at sites of inflammation which prevent inhibition of cyclo-oxygenase by paracetamol. At other sites associated with low levels of cellular perioxides, e.g. pain, fever, paracetamol can successfully inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis.
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is partly metabolised in the liver by N-demethylation to norpseudoephedrine, an active metabolite. Pseudoephedrine and its metabolite are excreted in the urine: 55% to 75% of a dose is excreted unchanged. The rate of urinary excretion of pseudoephedrine is accelerated when the urine is acidified. Conversely as the urine pH increases, the rate of urinary excretion is slowed.
Paracetamol
Peak plasma paracetamol concentration usually occurs between 30 and 90 minutes after oral ingestion. Paracetamol is distributed uniformly throughout most body fluids and is only 15 to 25 per cent bound to plasma proteins. The plasma half life of paracetamol after therapeutic doses is in the range of 1 to 3 hours.
The active ingredients of NON-DROWSY SINUTAB are well known constituents of medicinal products and their safety profile is well documented. The results of pre-clinical studies do not add anything of relevance for therapeutic purposes.
(contained in Compressible Paracetamol 90%)
Pregelatinised Maize Starch
Crospovidone
Povidone K30
Stearic Acid
Other ingredients
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Sodium Starch Glycollate
Magnesium Stearate
None known
3 years
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.
Carton containing 4, 12, 15 or 24 tablets.
Each blister strip consists of a white, opaque PVC/PVdC film and paper/aluminium foil child resistant blister lidding.
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.
Administrative dataMcNeil Products Limited
Foundation Park
Roxborough Way
Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 3UG
United Kingdom
PL 15513/0027
23/02/2011
22-November-2016