Search for combination products

Combination products contain more than one active ingredient.

To search for a specific combination:

1. Click in the search bar.

2. Enter the combination by entering the active ingredients either separated by semicolon or space in between.

3. Select the combination from the suggestions.

The results will include reports for that specific combination product.

Writing "amoxicillin" and "clavulanic acid" separated by a space or semicolon will display any combinations. Note that both trade names and active ingredients will be displayed.

Search for all products containing a specific active ingredient

To identify reports involving a specific active ingredient in both single-substance and combination products, use the method below. VigiLyze does not have a “contains search” for active ingredients, so combination products must be selected individually.

The search bar displays a maximum of 20 matching active ingredient combinations. If more than 20 combinations exist, contact VigiBase Search Services for assistance.

For active ingredients with a smaller number of combinations (fewer than 20), use this approach:

1. Search for and select the active ingredient.

2. Search for active ingredient; and select the relevant combinations.

3. Search for ;active ingredient and select the relevant combinations.

Both steps 2 and 3 are needed, as active ingredients in combination products are listed alphabetically.

Example

The following example uses methylphenidate. The same approach applies to any active ingredient.

1. Select methylphenidate (active ingredient).

2. Search for methylphenidate; and select the relevant combinations.

3. Search for ;methylphenidate and select the relevant combinations.