E-drug: Phenylpropanolamine: 4 replies
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I have put these 4 replies together
Beverley Snell
co-moderator
1. from India
As far as we are aware phenylpropanolamine is available in India in
multi-ingredient cough and cold remedies.
It is not available as an appetite suppressant either on prescription or on
OTC basis.
With regards
Dr. Avijit Hazra MD [Pharmacology]
CDMU Documentation Centre
Calcutta
India
"Community Development Medicinal Unit" <cdmudocu@vsnl.com>
2. from Thailand
Phenylpropanolamine HCl as single drug in Thailand is registered as follow:
Indication: Short-term supporting treatment to counterbalance
excessive wt gain due to food intake.
Content: 75 mg in slow release capsule
Classification: Dangerous drug - dispense from pharmacy without prescription.
There are many preparations containg phenylpropanolamine, mostly in
combination cough and cold preparations. e.g. codeine + glyceryl
guaiacolate + phenylpropanolamine. Amounts of phenylpropanolamine in
combination products vary between 12.5 and 25 mg.
Source of information: MIMS Thailand volume 28, 1999 2nd issue
Best wishes,
Niyada