Troperan Forte

FORMULATION
Each capsule contains:
Paracetamol, USP…………………………………………………325 mg
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide.………………………..….……15 mg
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride …………………………………….10 mg

DESCRIPTION
Dextromethorphan HBr + Phenylephrine HCl + Paracetamol (Troperan Forte) comes with size 0 hard gelatin capsules with yellow body and green cap.

WHAT IS IN THE MEDICINE?
Each capsule of Troperan Forte contains Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl and Paracetamol.

• Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide acts as an antitussive that suppresses the area in the brain that causes coughing.
• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride acts as nasal decongestant that clears obstructed air passages and nasal sinuses due to congestion and thus making breathing easier. It also reduces postnasal drip.
• Paracetamol have both analgesic and antipyretic actions that reduces fever and pain.

WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE USED FOR?
Dextromethorphan HBr + Phenylephrine HCl + Paracetamol (Troperan Forte) is used for relieving cough, clogged nose, postnasal drip, headache, body aches and fever associated with the common colds, flu and other minor respiratory tract infections. It can also relieve congested sinus openings and passages.

HOW MUCH AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE THIS MEDICINE?
For adults and children 12 years old and above, take 1 capsule every 6 hours or as directed by your doctor.

WHEN SHOULD YOU NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE?

• If you are allergic to any of its ingredient;
• If you are at risk of developing respiratory failure,
• If using or within 14 days of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Drug Therapy
• If having hypertension, ventricular tachychardia, narrow- angle glaucoma and anemia, kidney or liver disease unless recommended by a doctor.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU MISS A DOSE?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule, if still needed for the condition being treated. Do not take double dose.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE TAKEN MORE THAN THE RECOMMENDED DOSAGE?
If overdose is suspected, immediately consult a doctor, other healthcare professionals or contact the nearest hospital.

HOW SHOULD YOU KEEP THIS MEDICINE?
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30OC.

AVAILABILITY
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride + Paracetamol (Troperan Forte) 15 mg/ 10 mg/ 325 mg capsule is available in box of 10’s and 30’s (in blister pack of 10’s).

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN