Methorfar 15 Pharmedic cough medicine for colds, cough without sputum (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

Dosage form Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets
Specifications Dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramine, guaifenesin

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Dextromethorphan	15mg
Chlorpheniramine	4mg
Guiifenesin	100mg

Uses

indication

Methorfar 15 is indicated in the following cases:

Treatment of symptoms of cough due to throat and bronchial is irritated when the usual cold or inhalation of stimulants.

cough without phlegm, chronic.

Pharmacology

Dextromethorphan hydrobromid is a reduced drug they have the effect on the cough center in the brain. Although the chemical structure is related to morphine, the dextromethorphan has no pain to relieve pain and generally have very little sedative effects.

Dextromethorphan is used temporarily due to mild bronchial and throat stimulation as usual cold or inhalation of stimulants. Dextromethorphan is most effective in treating chronic, without sputum. The drug is used in combination with many other substances in the treatment of upper respiratory symptoms.

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

absorption: Dextromethorphan quickly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and works within 15 - 30 minutes after drinking, lasting about 6 - 8 hours.

Metabolism and excretion: The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted through the urine in a constant form and Demethyl metabolites, including dextrorphan, also has a slight cough reduction effect.

Before taking Methorfar 15 Pharmedic cough medicine for colds, cough without sputum (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

How to use

Take oral use.

Dosage

Children 3 to 6 years old: take 1 tablet, 12 hours/time, maximum 2 capsules/24 hours.

Children 6 to 12 years old: take 1 tablet, 6 - 8 hours/time, maximum 4 tablets/24 hours.

Adults and children over 12 years old: take 2 tablets, 6 to 8 hours, up to 8 tablets/ 24 hours. People at risk respiratory failure and people with coughing, pus, maximum time to use the drug no more than 7 days.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose?

How to handle: Support, use 2 mg Naloxon intravenously, for reminders if the total dose of 10 mg.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Methorfar 15, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

Body: fatigue, flushing.

nerve: dizziness .

cardiovascular: tachycardia. digestive: nausea.

Uncommon, 1/1000

Skin and subcutaneous tissue: floating urticaria .

When encountering side effects of the drug, it is necessary to notify the doctor or pharmacist for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

contraindicated

Methorfar 15 Contraindications in the following cases:

allergies to one of the ingredients of the drug.

The person who is using Mao inhibitors.

Children under 3 years old.

Be cautious when using

cough too much phlegm and chronic them in smokers, asthma or air overflow.

Respiratory failure.

Be cautious with children with allergies.

Using high -dose dextromethorphan can cause abuse and drug dependence.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

dextromethorphan can cause drowsiness, the ability to drive or operate machinery can be affected by drugs.

Pregnancy

Avoid using dextromethorphan combination preparations with ethanol for pregnant women.

Breastfeeding period

Avoid using Dextromethorphan combination preparations with ethanol for nursing women.

Drug interaction

Avoid simultaneous use with Mao inhibitors.

Concentrated with central neurological inhibitors can enhance the central neurological inhibitor of these drugs or of dextromethorphan.

quinidine increases the unwanted effects of dextromethorphan.

Storage

At a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C.

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