Janssen Pharmaceutica
PSO (Over-the-counter) DIVISION
As of December 5, 2000
Prices are exclusive of VAT
ANTIOX
Generic Name |
Mebendazole (micronized) |
Indication |
Effective for the treatment of single or mixed worm infestations by roundworm, whipworm, hookworm, pinworm, threadworm and tapeworm |
Dosage |
ONE DOSE:
Choco flavor 500 mg Tablet to be taken as a single-dose.
Choco flavor 10 ml Suspension to be taken as a single-dose.
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THREE-DAY TREATMENT:
100 mg Tab: 100 mg to be taken BID for 3 consecutive days.
30 ml Susp: 5 ml to be taken BID for 3 consecutive days.
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Contraindication |
Pregnancy. |
Special Precaution |
Children <1 yr. |
Adverse Reaction |
Transient abdominal pain. |
Product Presentation and Price |
ONE-DOSE:
Choco flavor: 500 mg x 36's (P 1,600), 50 mg/ml x 10 ml (P 80)
THREE-DAY Treatment: Plain 100mg x 100's (P1,900), 20 mg/ml x x 30 ml (P125)
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DAKTARIN CREAM
Generic |
Miconazole nitrate. |
Indications |
Skin infections due to dermatophytes or yeasts & other fungi.
Mycoses secondarily infected w/ gm+ve bacteria.
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Dosage |
Apply bid for 2-6 wk. Continue treatment at least 1 wk after symptoms disappear. |
Product Presentation and Price |
2% x 5g (P 145) |
IMODIUM
Generic |
Loperamide HCI. |
Indication |
Listed in Dosage. |
Dosage |
Acute diarrhea: Adult Initially 2 cap. Subsequent dose: 1cap after every loose stool. Max: Adult 6 cap/day.
Chronic diarrhea: Adult Initially 2 cap. Adjust dose until 1-2 normal solid stools/day are obtained. Maintenance: 1-6 cap daily.
*Maximum dose for acute and chronic diarrhea is 6 capsules per day.
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Contraindication |
When inhibition of peristalsis is to be avoided. Children <12 yr. |
Special Precaution |
Hepatic dysfunction. |
Adverse Reaction |
Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. |
Product Presentation and Price |
Cap 2 mg x 200's ( P 1,400) |
NIZORAL SHAMPOO
Generic |
Ketoconazole. |
Indication |
1% ( Regular Treatment): For treatment of mild to moderate dandruff and its symptoms of scalp flaking, itching , and scaling.
2% ( Maximum Treatment): For treatment of moderate to heavy dandruff and its symptoms of scalp flaking, itching , and scaling.
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Dosage |
Wet hair. Massage onto scalp. For best results, leave on for 3 to 5 minutes. Rinse. For treatment, use twice a week for 2 to 4 weeks. For maintenance, use once a week. |
Special Precaution |
After prolonged treatment with topical corticosteroids. |
Adverse Reaction |
Local irritation. |
Product Presentation and Price |
Shampoo 1 % 6 ml x 48's ( P 773)
1 % 60 ml ( P 140)
1 % x 100 ml ( P 223)
2 % x 6 ml x 48's ( P 1,098)
2 % x 60 ml ( P 202)
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NIZORAL CREAM
Generic |
Each gram contains 20 mg Ketoconazole which kills all common types of fungi. |
Indication |
Nizoral Cream is effective in treating all types of fungal infections, such as Ringworm, Tinea infection, Tinea Pedis / Athlete's foot and Tinea Cruris / Jock Itch. Nizoral Cream also acts very rapidly on itching and relieves redness, irritation and inflammation (swelling) due to fungal infection, because it penetrates the skin in as short as 1 hour and stays on the skin for as long as 16 hours. With Nizoral Cream, skin improvement can already be seen even before the first signs of healing are observed.
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Dosage |
Only once a day (1x) application of Nizoral Cream to the affected area is sufficient to treat all the common types of fungal infections.
For Tinea pedis (Athlete's foot), apply twice daily for 7 days.
Treatment with Nizoral Cream varies between 2 to 4 weeks depending on the type of skin infection.
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Contraindication |
Immediately after chronic use of local steroids; not for opthalmic use. |
Adverse Reaction |
Irritation and burning sensation. |
Product Presentation and Price |
Cream 2 % x 3.5 g ( P 69)
2 % x 5 g ( P 104)
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RETIN-A
Generic |
Tretinoin |
Indication |
Sun-damage wrinkles and Acne |
Dosage |
Apply a pea-sized amount before bedtime on the forehead, cheeks and chin and then spread thinly all-over the face. |
Contraindication |
Hypersensitivity to Tretinoin. Do not use if you have acute dermatitis and eczema. |
Special Precaution |
Avoid direct & prolonged exposure to sunlight. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, angles of the nose and mucous membrane. |
Adverse Reaction |
Local erythema and peeling at the site of application. |
Product Presentation and Price |
CREAM: 20 grams (P 305) and 5 grams (P95) |