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Surfact 108mg Injection

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Product introduction

Surfact 108mg Injection is used for respiratory distress syndrome (immature lungs in preterm baby). It is effective in newborn babies who have difficulty in breathing due to lack of enough lubrication in their lungs.

Surfact 108mg Injection is used to treat or prevent a breathing disorder caused due to sticking of lungs in newborn babies who are prematurely born

Uses of Surfact Injection

  • Respiratory distress syndrome (immature lungs in preterm baby)

Benefits of Surfact Injection

In Respiratory distress syndrome (immature lungs in preterm baby)

Respiratory distress syndrome occurs when there is not enough surfactant in the lungs. Surfactant is a liquid made by the lungs that keeps the airways (alveoli) open. Surfact 108mg Injection provides lubrication and helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out of the lungs of the baby. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Side effects of Surfact Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Surfact

  • Pulmonary hemorrhage
  • Endotracheal tube blockade

How to use Surfact Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Surfact 108mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Surfact 108mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Surfact 108mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Surfact 108mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Surfact 108mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of Surfact 108mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Surfact 108mg Injection is to treat or prevent Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in newborn babies.
  • It is to be administered under the supervision of a medical expert.
  • Your child will be closely monitored for any signs of infection or distress while receiving Surfact 108mg Injection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phosphatidylcholines Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Pulmonary Surfactant

Patient concerns

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Pregnancy in didelphic uterus Report attached Would like to know the chances and risks
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
There could be a slightly increased risk of miscarriage and risk of growth restriction in baby,Preterm labour later in pregnancy.
My baby is 20 days old and returned from nicu today. She was diagnosed for resporatory distress syndrome at the time of birth and after 9 hours pneumothorax. She was on heavy ventilator and was treated for air filled in lungs outer layer. Still Her respiratory level reaches to 70 - 80. Can anyone pleaSe let me know is ot normal or i have to check my child with some gud child care and is this problem curable or what.
Dr. Rahul Yadav
Paediatrics
Hello, please consult a good Neonatologist for complete evaluation and management advice.
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FAQs

What is Surfact 108mg Injection?

Surfact 108mg Injection is a natural lung surfactant called as dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine that lubricates the linings of the air spaces in lungs, thereby enabling normal breathing. It is effective in newborn babies who have difficulty in breathing due to lack of enough surfactant in their lungs.

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References

  1. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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