Star Cough Relief OPV temporarily reduces cough symptoms (2 blisters x 12 tablets)

Dosage form Sucker
Specifications Box of 2 blisters x 12 tablets
Ingredient Dextromethorphan hydrobromid, benzocaine

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Dextromethorphan hydrobromid	5mg
Benzocaine	7.5mg

Uses

Indications

Star Cough Relief is indicated in the following cases:

temporarily reduce cough symptoms due to mild stimulation in the throat and bronchi that may be encountered during a cold or inhalation of stimulants. The drug has no pain to relieve pain and sedative effects.

benzocaine, local anesthetic, which is the derivative of paraaminobenzoic acid, benzocaine is often used as a local painkiller.The pain is caused by stimulating the ends of the nerves and the benzocaine that inhibits sodium channel depends on the voltage of the nerve cell membrane, which stops the transmission of the voltage that works towards the central nervous system from the stimuli of the nerve.

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

dextromethorphan hydrobromid is quickly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract and the drug works within 15 - 30 minutes after drinking, lasting about 6-8 hours.

The drug is metabolized in the liver and the issue in the urine in the form of constant and the dimethyl metabolites, including Dexorophan, which also has the effect of reducing cough.

Benzocaine absorbs negligible and is distributed in the body, through the placenta, it is metabolized in the liver and plasma by na nausced cholinesterase. Benzocaine and metabolites (para-aminobenzoic acid) are excreted in the urine.

Before taking Star Cough Relief OPV temporarily reduces cough symptoms (2 blisters x 12 tablets)

How to use

Star Cough Relief melted in the mouth.

Dosage

adults and children> 12 years old: 2 pills (sucking each tablet one) to dissolve the drug slowly every 4 hours when needed, do not use more than 12 tablets in 24 hours or use according to the doctor's instructions.

Children from 6 - under 12 years: 1 pill (sucking each tablet) to dissolve the drug slowly every 4 hours when needed, do not use more than 6 tablets in 24 hours or use as directed by the doctor.

Children from

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?

Symptoms:

dextromethorphan: nausea, vomiting, blurring, confusion, hallucinations, convulsions, respiratory failure.

benzocaine: No information.

Management: Dextromethorphan: Support treatment, use 2 mg of Naloxon intravenously, for reiteration if needed for a 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 Star Cough Relief drug you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

Body: dizziness, blushing.

cardiovascular: tachycardia. digestive: nausea.

rare, ADR

Skin: urticaria.

digestive: digestive disorders. Neurological: Drowsy.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

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

contraindicated

Star cough relief drugs contraindicated in the following cases:

Do not use this drug for people who are sensitive to any ingredients of the drug.

People who are treating Monoaminoxydase inhibitors (IMAO).

Children under 2 years old.

Caution when using

Do not overdose indicated. Do not use this drug if you have a history of allergies to local anesthetic such as process, butacain, benzocaine or any other Cain group anesthetic.

persistent cough is probably a sign of severe pathology. If the cough lasts more than a week, the tendency is easy to recur, or with a fever, a rash or persistent headache, so your doctor's opinion.

In case of accidental overdose, must go to the hospital immediately.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

No information.

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding period

Need to consult a doctor.

Drug interactions

Do not take this drug if you are taking Monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (IMAO) (some drugs for depression, mental or emotional disease, or Parkinson's disease) or within 2 weeks after stopping the IMAO drugs.

If you do not know whether the drug is prescribed for you containing imao or not, you must consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication.

Storage

At temperatures below 30 ° C, in a dry place, avoiding light.

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