Algifen Explained

Algifen is trademark of compositional analgesic drug based on mixture of metamizole, pitofenone and fenpiverinium. It was produced by Zentiva in tablet-form, it was marketed in Central and Eastern Europe.[1]

Similar drug combinations are now marketed by Teva under the name Algifen Neo (in the form of peroral drops). Composition (per 1 ml):metamizole 500 mg, pitofenone 5 mg. It is frequently used during urinary infection to relieve pain.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zentiva . Zentiva | English - Products > Generic drugs > ALGIFEN . Zentiva.cz . 2010-09-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110724183310/http://www.zentiva.cz/default.aspx/en/productwide?Kod=88708 . 2011-07-24 . dead .