Contac Ultra

Acetaminophen:

• Pharmacological action
• Why is Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) prescribed?
• Contac Ultra dosage and administration
• Contac Ultra side effects, adverse reactions
• Contraindications
• Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Special Instructions
• Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) Drug Interactions
• Contac Ultra in case of emergency / overdose
• Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) reviews

Pharmacological action

Contac Ultra is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer.

Why is Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) prescribed?

Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in trauma, burns). Fever in infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Contac Ultra dosage and administration

Oral or rectally adults and adolescents with a body weight over 60 kg is used in a single dose of 500 mg, the multiplicity of admission - up to 4 times / Maximum duration of treatment - 5-7 days.

Maximum dose: single - 1 g, daily - 4 g.

Single dose for oral administration for children aged 6-12 years - 250-500 mg, 1-5 years - 120-250 mg, from 3 months to 1 year - 60-120 mg, up to 3 months - 10 mg / kg. Single dose rectal in children aged 6-12 years - 250-500 mg, 1-5 years - 125-250 mg.

Multiplicity - 4 at intervals of not less than 4 h. The maximum duration of treatment - 3 days.

Maximum dose: 4 single dose per day.

Contac Ultra side effects, adverse reactions

Digestive system: rarely - dyspepsia; long-term use at high doses - hepatotoxic effects, methemoglobinemia, renal dysfunction and liver, hypochromic anemia. Hemopoietic system: rarely - thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis. Allergic reactions: rarely - skin rash, itching, hives.

Contraindications

Chronic active alcoholism, increased sensitivity to Contac Ultra, marked disturbances of liver function and / or kidney disease, anemia, pregnancy (I term).

Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) crosses the placental barrier. So far, no observed adverse effects of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) on the fetus in humans.

Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) is excreted in breast milk: the content in milk was 0.04-0.23% of the dose adopted mother.

If necessary, use of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) should carefully weigh the potential benefits of therapy for the mother and the potential risk to the fetus or child.

In experimental studies found no embryotoxic, teratogenic and mutagenic action of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen).

Special Instructions

Contac Ultra is used with caution in patients with disorders of the liver and kidneys, with benign hyperbilirubinemia, as well as in elderly patients.

With prolonged use of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) is necessary to monitor patterns of peripheral blood and functional state of the liver.

Used for treatment of premenstrual tension syndrome in combination with pamabrom (diuretic, a derivative of xanthine) and mepyramine (Histamine H1-receptors blocker).

Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) Drug Interactions

With the simultaneous use with inducers of microsomal liver enzymes, means having hepatotoxic effect, increasing the risk of hepatotoxic action of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen).

With the simultaneous use of anticoagulants may be slight to moderate increase in prothrombin time.

With the simultaneous use of anticholinergics may decrease absorption of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen).

With the simultaneous use of oral contraceptives accelerated excretion of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) from the body and may reduce its analgesic action.

With the simultaneous use with urological means reduced their effectiveness.

With the simultaneous use of activated charcoal reduced bioavailability of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen).

When Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) applied simultaneously with diazepam may decrease excretion of diazepam.

There have been reports about the possibility of enhancing mielodepression effect of zidovudine while applying with Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen). A case of severe toxic liver injury.

Described cases of toxic effects of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen), while the use of isoniazid.

When applied simultaneously with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidonom decreases the effectiveness of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen), which is caused by an increase in its metabolism and excretion from the body. Cases of hepatotoxicity, while the use of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) and phenobarbital.

In applying cholestyramine a period of less than 1 h after administration of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) may decrease of its absorption.

At simultaneous application with lamotrigine moderately increased excretion of lamotrigine from the body.

With the simultaneous use of metoclopramide may increase absorption of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) and its increased concentration in blood plasma.

When applied simultaneously with probenecid may decrease clearance of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen), with rifampicin, sulfinpyrazone - may increase clearance of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) due to increasing its metabolism in the liver.

At simultaneous application of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) with ethinylestradiol increases absorption of Contac Ultra (Acetaminophen) from the gut.

Enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants (coumarin derivatives and indandione). Antipyretic and analgesic activity of caffeine increases, reduce - rifampicin, phenobarbital and alcohol (accelerated biotransformation, inducing microsomal liver enzymes).

Contac Ultra in case of emergency / overdose

At a reception in toxic doses (10-15 g in adults) may develop liver necrosis.

Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, sweating, extreme tiredness, unusual bleeding or bruising, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or eyes, flu-like symptoms

Chlorpheniramine Maleate:

• Uses
• Warnings
• Directions
• Other information
• Inactive ingredients
• Questions? comments?
• Contac Ultra (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) reviews

Drug Facts

Uses

temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies

• runny nose
• sneezing
• itching of the nose or throat
• itchy, watery eyes
• nasal congestion
• reduces swelling of nasal passages

Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use this product in a child who is

• now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if a child has

• a breathing problem such as chronic bronchitis
• glaucoma
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes mellitus

Ask a doctor before use if a child is taking sedatives or tranquilizers

When using this product

• excitability may occur, especially in children
• may cause drowsiness
• sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness effect

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
• new symptoms occur

Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Other information

Store at 59°-86°F (15°-30°C)

Inactive ingredients

Applesauce Flavor, Citric Acid, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #6, Glycerin, Methyl Paraben, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Sorbate, Propyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucralose

Questions? Comments?

Call 1-800-543-9560

Rev. 05/11

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FORMULA

NDC 00485-0096-02

Contac Ultra (Chlorpheniramine Maleate)

Pediatric Drops

Antihistamine ▪ Nasal Decongestant

Sugar Free ▪ Alcohol Free ▪ Gluten Free

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

Each 1 mL for oral administration

contains:

Contac Ultra (Chlorpheniramine Maleate) Maleate

2 mg

Phenylephrine HCl

5 mg

APPLESAUCE FLAVOR

Tamper evident by foil seal under cap.

Do not use if foil seal is broken or missing.

Manufactured for:

EDWARDS

Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Ripley, MS 38663

2 fl. oz. (60 mL)

Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride:

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Active ingredients (in each caplet)...Purpose

Guaifenesin 400 mg...Expectorant

Contac Ultra (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride) hydrochloride 60 mg...Nasal decongestant

Uses

For temporarily relief of nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis), and to help loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Uses

• temporarily relieves nasal congestion due to a cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies (allergic rhinitis).
• helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive.

Warnings

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Do not use if you are taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for two weeks after stopping the MAOI. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Do not take this product for persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, or where cough is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus) unless directed by a doctor.

A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• difficulty in urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• you get nervous, dizzy, or sleepless
• symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.

Directions

• adults and children 12 years and older, 1 caplet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 4 caplets in 24 hours
• children 6 to under 12 years, ½ caplet every 4 to 6 hours, not more than 2 caplets in 24 hours
• children under 6 years, consult a physician

Inactive ingredients

croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and starch

Questions?

1-800-324-1880, 7:30am - 4:00pm Central, Mon.-Fri., or visit us at www.bfascher.com

Contac Ultra