This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong SAR China, Ireland, Malta, Romania, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, UK.
The drug NUROFEN COLD AND FLU contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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WK2XYI10QM - IBUPROFEN
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Ibuprofen is a propionic acid derivative NSAID that has demonstrated its efficacy by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. In humans ibuprofen reduces inflammatory pain, swellings and fever. Furthermore, ibuprofen reversibly inhibits platelet aggregation. |
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6V9V2RYJ8N - PSEUDOEPHEDRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Pseudoephedrine is a sympathomimetic agent with direct and indirect effects on adrenergic receptors. It has alpha and beta adrenergic activity and some stimulant effect on the central nervous system. The sympathomimetic effect of pseudoephedrine produces vasoconstriction which in turn relieves nasal congestion. |
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
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| M01AE51 | Ibuprofen, combinations | M Musculo-skeletal system → M01 Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products → M01A Antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products, non-steroids → M01AE Propionic acid derivatives |
| R01BA52 | Pseudoephedrine, combinations | R Respiratory system → R01 Nasal preparations → R01B Nasal decongestants for systemic use → R01BA Sympathomimetics |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| GB | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency | 46064 |
| HK | Department of Health Drug Office | 40772 |
| MT | Medicines Authority | MA1447/00104 |
| RO | Agenția Națională a Medicamentului și a Dispozitivelor Medicale | W66068001, W66068002 |
| SG | Health Sciences Authority | 11118P |
| TR | İlaç ve Tıbbi Cihaz Kurumu | 8690570010008 |
| ZA | Health Products Regulatory Authority | Z/5.8/256 |
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