References

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Product legals

Panado^®

*Associated with colds & flu symptoms

Panado^® is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild-to-moderate pain and fever. Refer to Professional Information / Patient Information Leaflet for full dosage and directions for use. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

(Pack sizes of <25 tablets)

(Pack sizes of ≥ 25 tablets) Panado^® Tablets. Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg. Reg. No.: B/2.8/858. (PI 07/2016).

Panado^® Paediatric Syrup Alcohol and Sugar Free. Each 5 ml syrup contains Paracetamol 120 mg. Reg. No. V/2.8/208. (PI 05/2022)

Cepacol^®

Cepacol^® Throat Lozenges Honey and Lemon Flavour. Each lozenge contains Cetylpyridinium chloride 1,47 mg; Benzyl alcohol 6,5 mg. Reg. No. 33/16.4/0505. (PI 10/2014)

Cepacol^® Plus Cough and Cold Syrup. Each 5 ml contains Hedra helix (Ivy) 5 mg; Pelargonium sidoides (African Geranium) 150 mg; Valerianae officinalis L. (Valerian) 12 mg. Category D: Complementary Medicine Discipline Specific: D33.6 Western Herbal Medicine. (PI 02/2022). This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

Compral^®

Compral^® Pain Tablets. Each tablet contains paracetamol 100 mg; aspirin 400 mg; caffeine anhydrous 30 mg. Reg. No. B/2.8/1147. (PI 11/2021). Pack size < 38 sachets) Pack sizes ≥ 38 sachets)

Compral^® Pain Powders. Each powder contains aspirin 453,6 mg; caffeine anhydrous 64,8 mg; paracetamol 324,0 mg. Reg. No. 36/2.8/0009. (PI 10/2021). For full prescribing information refer to the Professional Information approved by SAHPRA.

ProbiFlora^™

ProbiFlora^™ Adult Intensive Rescue. Each capsule contains: Total Probiotics 5 billion cfu*, probiotic blend consisting of: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM, Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04, Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, Lactobacillus casei Lc- 11, Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115, Lactococcuslactis LI-23, Bifidobacterium longum BI-05, Streptococcus thermophilis St-21 and Prebiotic: Prebiotic FOS fibre 50 mg. Category D: Complementary Medicine. 32 Other substances or agents.

ProbiFlora^™ Probiotic Infant Drops 3 strain-Regular. Each dose per 4 drops (0,167 ml) contains: Bifidobacterium lactis 400 million cfu*, Lactobacillus rhamnosus 300 million cfu*, Lactobacillus salivarius 300 million cfu*. Category D: Complementary Medicine. 32 Other substances or agents. *cfu - colony forming units This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for quality, safety or intended use.

ViralGuard^®

ViralGuard Tablets. Each tablet contains: probiotic blend consisting of 1 Billion cfu (Colony Forming Unit): Lactobacillus rhamnosus 500 million cfu and Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum 500 million cfu; Echinacea purpurea (L) moench 80 mg [aerial part, 4:1 extract providing 320 mg dried herb equivalent]; Sambucus nigra (elderberry) 20 mg [flower, 4:1 extract providing 80 mg dried herb equivalent]; Allium sativum L (garlic) 12,5 mg [bulb, 4:1 extract providing 50 mg dried herb equivalent]; Vitamin A palmitate (vitamin A) 1110 IU; Pyridoxine hydrochloride 2 mg providing pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 1,65 mg; Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 2 μg; Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 150 mg; Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 )1,66 μg; Vitamin E 10 mg; Folic acid 150 μg; Ferrous lactate 10,58 mg providing iron 2 mg; Zinc oxide 3,73 mg providing zinc 3 mg; Selenium AAC 0.2% 10 mg providing selenium 20 μg; D-biotin (Vitamin H) 100 μg,. Category D: Complementary Medicine. Discipline Specific. 33.7: Combination Product. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

ViralGuard Junior Syrup. Each 5 ml syrup contains Apis mellifera (propolis) 4 mg; Echinace purpurea (L) moench 50 mg [dry pressed juice, 45:1]; Sambucus nigra (elderberry) 2,5 mg [flower, 4:1 extract providing 10 mg dried herb equivalent]; Thiamine hydrochloride 0,7 mg providing thiamine (vitamin B1) 0,55 mg; Riboflavin phosphate sodium 0,8 mg providing riboflavin (vitamin B2 ) 0,58 mg; Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) 5 mg; Calcium d-pantothenate 1,5 mg providing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5 ) 1,38 mg; Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) 0,62 mg; Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 1 μg; Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 30 mg; Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3 ) 5 μg; D-alpha-tocopherol acetate 10 mg providing tocopherol (vitamin E) 2,25 mg; Folic acid 75 μg; Biotin (vitamin H) 60 μg; Zinc 2 mg; Vitamin A acetate 1,33 mg providing retinol (vitamin A) 199,5 μg; Ferrous gluconate 16 mg providing iron 1,89 mg. Category D: Complementary Medicine Discipline Specific 33.7 Combination Product. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use or intended use. (PI 09/2023).

Gummy Vites^®

Gummy Vites Multivitamin. Each 2,5 g jelly bear gum contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 15 mg; niacinamide (vitamin B3) 6 mg; calcium d-pantothenate (vitamin B5) 3 mg; pyridoxine HCl (vitamin B6) 1,1 mg; zinc citrate (Zinc) 500 μg; folic acid 150 μg; riboflavin (vitamin B2) 50 μg; Biotin 2,5 μg; cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) 1,25 μg; all-trans Retinyl Acetate (vitamin A) 1100 IU; cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) 250 IU; DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E) 5 IU. Category D: Complementary Medicine. Health supplements. Discipline 34.12: Multiple Substance Formula. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

Gummy Vites Vitamin C. Each 2,5 g jelly bear gum contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 60 mg. Category D: Complementary Medicine. Discipline 34.11 Health Supplements. Vitamins. This unregistered medicine has not been evaluated by SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.

For full prescribing information refer to the Professional Information approved by SAHPRA.

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