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Active ingredient: Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride
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Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride uses
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride has been withdrawn in Canada. In November 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory against the use of the drug.
Indication: For the treatment of nasal congestion, control of urinary incontinence, priapism and obesity.
Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride (PPA), a sympathomimetic agent structurally similar to pseudoephedrine, is used to treat nasal congestion. Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride is found in appetite suppressant formulations and with guaifenesinin in cough-cold formulations. In 2000, the FDA requested that all drug companies discontinue marketing products containing Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride, due to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women who used Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride.
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References
- Dailymed."PROIN 75 (PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [PEGASUS LABORATORIES, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride?Depending on the reaction of the Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken 4 times in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride is mentioned below.
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| 4 times in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
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| 1-5mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 3 days to notice the result from using Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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| 3 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported administration
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| 1-5 | 1 | 100.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology