Algipan (40 gm) Cream

Algipan (40 gm) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Wyeth (I) Limited. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Methyl Nicotinate, Capsicum Oleoresin,Glycol Salicylate,Histamine Di-Hydrochloride. This drug comes in the form of Cream. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 40 gm and is priced at Rs 23.49 (arround $0.32886 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Methyl Nicotinate+ Capsicum Oleoresin+Glycol Salicylate+Histamine Di-Hydrochloride)
Pharma Company :Wyeth (I) Limited
Brand Label :Algipan (40 gm)
Preparation Type :Cream
Single Dose :40 gm
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Methyl Nicotinate-1% Histamine Di-Hydrochloride-0.1% Glycol Salicylate-5% Capsicum Oleoresin-0.1%
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :40 gm
Price Unit :Rs 23.49 INR (arround $0.32886 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 23.49 INR (arround $0.32886 US Dollar)

Drug details for Algipan (40 gm)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Algipan (40 gm) are :

  • Methyl Nicotinate-1% Histamine Di-Hydrochloride-0.1% Glycol Salicylate-5% Capsicum Oleoresin-0.1%

Methyl Nicotinate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Methyl Nicotinate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Methyl Nicotinate..

Capsicum Oleoresin
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Capsicum Oleoresin, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Capsicum Oleoresin..

Glycol Salicylate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Glycol Salicylate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Glycol Salicylate..

Histamine Di-Hydrochloride
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Prevention of relapse in patients of acute myeloid leukaemia. Used in combination with cytokine interleukin-2

For more details on Histamine Di-Hydrochloride, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Histamine Di-Hydrochloride..

Algipan (40 gm) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 1 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Algipan (40 gm), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Methyl Nicotinate-1% Histamine Di-Hydrochloride-0.1% Glycol Salicylate-5% Capsicum Oleoresin-0.1%).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Algipan (20 gm) 16.29

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