Respiratory Handbook
For UK audiences

The professional's guide to product selection

Products

Ephedrine hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc
SIGMA Pharmaceuticals

Ephedrine hydrochloride - Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc

A non-specific adrenoceptor agonist.

For reversible airway obstruction by mouth
Adult: 15–60 mg 3 times a day.

Nasal congestion, sinusitis affecting the maxillary antrum by intranasal administration
Child 12-17 years: Apply 1–2 drops up to 4 times a day as required for a maximum of 7 days, to be instilled into each nostril, administer ephedrine 0.5% nasal drops.
Adult: Apply 1–2 drops up to 4 times a day as required for a maximum of 7 days, to be instilled into each nostril.

Ephedrine hydrochloride - Wockhardt UK Ltd
Wockhardt UK

Ephedrine hydrochloride - Wockhardt UK Ltd

A non-specific adrenoceptor agonist.

By mouth for reversible airway obstruction
• Adult: 15–60 mg, three times daily

By intranasal administration for nasal congestion and sinusitis affecting the maxillary atrum
• Child 12-17 years: Apply 1–2 drops up to 4 times a day as required for a maximum of 7 days, to be instilled into each nostril, administer ephedrine 0.5% nasal drops.
• Adult: Apply 1–2 drops up to 4 times a day as required for a maximum of 7 days, to be instilled into each nostril.

Erdotin - Erdosteine
Galen

Erdotin - Erdosteine

Mucolytic to facilitate expectoration by reducing sputum viscosity.

• Over 18 years: 300 mg, twice daily for up to 10 days.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd
AAH Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - AAH Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Chronic idiopathic urticaria
• Over 12 years: 180 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd
Alliance Healthcare

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Alliance Healthcare (Distribution) Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Cipla EU Ltd
Cipla (EU) Limited

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Cipla EU Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals
DE Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - DE Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Healthcare Pharma Ltd
Healthcare Pharma

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Healthcare Pharma Ltd

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Kent Pharmaceuticals
Kent Pharmaceuticals

Fexofenadine hydrochloride - Kent Pharmaceuticals

Non-sedating antihistamine.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Child 6–11 years: 30 mg, twice daily.
• Over 12 years: 120 mg, once daily.