EXCLUSION OF THE PRODUCT MERCODOL WITH IPECAC FROM THE LIST OF PROHIBITED DRUGS
Section 36(a) of R.A. 6425, as amended, the following drug is hereby
classified as an exempt preparation, the provisions of Board Regulation
No. 5, series of 1974, notwithstanding.
Mercodol with Decapryn Cough Syrup with the following formulation and label indications:
Each teaspoonful (5 cc) contains:
Ipecac (total alkaloids 0.35 mg.
Mercodeinone (dihydrocodeinone
bitartrate N.F.) 1.66 mg.
(Warning: May be habit forming)
Nethamine (etafedrine hydrochloride 16.60 mg.
Decapryn (doxylamine succinate) 6.00 mg.
Sodium Citrate 200.00 mg.
Alcohol 5%
Caution: “Contains Ipecac — Recommended dose must not be exceeded.”
As herein classified, the above named preparation may be prescribed
under ordinary prescriptions wherein the D-1(2) and S-2 licenses of the
prescribing physicians, and the name and address of the patient should
be indicated.
This Regulation shall take effect immediately.
Adopted: 10 April 1975
(SGD.) CLEMENTE S. GATMAITAN, M.D., M.P.H.
Chairman