The Pharmaceutical Journal Vol 267 No 7179 p879
22-29 December 2001

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Products

SPC changes
• Eucardic new indication
Discontinued products
• Expulin Chesty Cough liquid
Counter medicines
• Nicotinamide tablets

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SPC changes

Eucardic new indication

The licensed indications for Eucardic (carvedilol) tablets have been extended (Roche Pharmaceuticals). Eucardic is now additionally licensed for the treatment of severe chronic heart failure as an adjunct to standard therapies, eg, diuretics, digoxin and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, in patients with euvolaemia.

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Discontinued products

Expulin Chesty Cough liquid

Expulin Chesty Cough (guaifenesin, menthol) liquid 100ml has been discontinued (Shire Pharmaceuticals).

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Counter medicines

Nicotinamide tablets

Nicotinamide 50mg tablets, pack size 500, have been launched (Lagap Pharmaceuticals); net price, £62.55. The product is a general sale list medicine.

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