Dosing of Products

Question 1

Name 4 liquid preparations that are dosed at 10 mL TDS (every 6-8 hours) for a standard adult

Answer 1

1. Tussidex Forte Linctus
   (DM 15 mg/5 mL)
2. Robitussin DM
   (DM 15 mg/5 mL; GP 100 mg/5 mL)
3. Robitussin PS
   (PS 30 mg/5 mL; GP 100 mg/5 mL)
4. Robitussin EX

Question 2

What is the dosing for Rhinathiol Promethazine

Answer 2

15 mL TDS (Carbocisteine 750 mg / 15 mL)

Question 3

Compare the dosing for Famotin vs Zenpro (in context of retail pharmacy)

Answer 3

Famotidine 20 mg BD with or without meals or at bedtime (Unpredictable GERD)

Omeprazole 20 mg QD 30-60 minutes before food (Predictable GERD)

Question 4

Xepagan-5 dosing?

Answer 4

For adults > 12 y.o., Promethazine 5 mg / 5 mL:
(1) Allergies: 10-20 mL TDS
(2) Nausea/Vomiting: 25 mL QDS

Question 5

NSAID patches: State the brand names and dosing

Answer 5

Ketoprofen: Kefentech Air, Kefentech Plaster, Ketotop

Flurbiprofen: Acustop

Apply no more than 2 pieces within 24 hours and not on broken skin