DUO-COTECXIN

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DUO-COTECXIN is provided by Beijing Holley-Cotec Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.,a major Drugs & Medications supplier in Health & Beauty wholesale industry in China.You can check out the specification of DUO-COTECXIN below or get any optional result clicking into the following keywords China DUO-COTECXIN , antimalarial drug;Beijing;100070 and you can check the authentications and testimonials of DUO-COTECXIN .

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DUO-COTECXIN? Antimalarial PRESENTATION Each tablet contains 40mg of dihydroartemisinin (DHA) and 320mg of piperaquine (PPQ). One box contains a blister with 8 blue film-coated tablets. PHARMACOLOGY DUO-COTECXIN?is a synergistic combination of an artemisinin derivative and a new bisquinoline compound; it is active against the asexual forms of plasmodium, schizontes and gametocytes. Its action on schizontes insures a rapid decrease of pathogenic parasitaemia which leads to a quick disappearance of clinical signs; its action on gametocytes prevents contamination. The absorption of DUO-COTECXIN?after oral intake is rapid and complete; it is extensively distributed in all tissues. Half life of DHA is very short (around 2 hours) whereas PPQ is long (around 9 days). INDICATIONS DUO-COTECXIN?is indicated for the treatment of all kinds of malaria, as long as patients can take oral medications. It is particularly recommended in the case of multi-resistant plasmodium falciparum malaria. ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE Oral administration. Patients should follow their doctor�s prescription. The recommended dosage for adults and children above 16 is two tablets b.i.d. Children aged 11-15: 1.5 tablets b.i.d. Children aged 6-10: 1 tablet b.i.d. ADVERSE EFFECTS Few cases of adverse effects have been reported after administration of DUO-COTECXIN? Most of them are related to PPQ affecting the digestive tract (nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, etc.). Rare allergic reactions have also been reported (rash, pruritus, etc.). CONTRAINDICATIONS As all new drugs, DUO-COTECXIN?is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy unless your doctor considers the risk of the disease to be greater. A new course of DUO-COTECXIN?should not be taken within four weeks after the first treatment. STORAGE Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. Preserve in tight and lightproof containers. Store in a cool and dry place below 30℃. SHELF LIFE 2 years. Manufactured by Jiaxing Nanhu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 205, Yunhai Road, Economy Development Zone, Jiaxing City Under license of Holleypharm