Glenmax drug: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Glenmax is a synthetic medicine used in cases of the common cold. The drug can be used as prescription and over-the-counter. However, you need to understand how to use it as well as its side effects to avoid harm to health.

1. What does Glenmax do?

Glenmax is a combination medicine used for the temporary relief of symptoms caused by the common cold such as the flu, allergies, or other respiratory conditions such as sinusitis, bronchitis. Antihistamine ingredients help relieve watery eyes, itchy eyes, runny nose, runny nose and sneezing. Decongestant ingredients help relieve symptoms of stuffy nose and ears.
Some products have similar brand names with different active ingredients and uses. Using the wrong product can be harmful to health. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children under 6 years of age unless specifically directed by a doctor. Some products are also not recommended for use by children under 12 years of age. These products do not cure or shorten the duration of the common cold, and it can cause serious side effects. To reduce your risk of side effects, follow all dosage instructions.

2. How to use Glenmax

Glenmax can be taken orally as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all instructions on the product packaging. Glenmax can be taken after meals with people with stomach upset and should drink plenty of water while taking the medicine, unless otherwise directed by the doctor.
Glenmax can also be used in liquid form. Remember to measure the dose carefully with a special measuring device to get an accurate dose. If the medicine comes in suspension, shake the bottle well before each dose.
Be careful not to crush or chew tablets or capsules of the medicine as doing so may release all the medicine at once and increase the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they are numbered and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. It is safest to swallow whole or tablets without crushing or chewing. If you are using chewable tablets, chew each tablet thoroughly before swallowing. If using a product made to dissolve in the mouth, dry your hands before handling the medication. Place each dose on the tongue and let it dissolve completely, then swallow it with saliva or with water.
Dosage is given based on the product you are taking and each person's age, medical condition and response to treatment. Never increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed without your doctor's approval. Abuse of this drug can lead to serious harm such as hallucinations, seizures, and death.
If your doctor directs you to take this medication daily, take it regularly to get the benefits of it. Tell your doctor if your condition persists for more than 1 week, if it worsens or if it presents with fever, rash or persistent headache as these could be symptoms of a medical problem. is serious and needs to be checked by a doctor.

3. Side effects of drugs

While taking Glenmax medicine, you may feel drowsy, dizzy, dry mouth, headache, stomachache, constipation, or have trouble sleeping. If you notice any effects that persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist to get checked out soon. Once your doctor has prescribed this product to you, he or she has judged that the benefit of the drug outweighs the risk of side effects. Lots of people use Glenmax without any serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any side effects such as mental changes, mood swings, ringing in the ears, difficulty urinating, vision changes. Contact a medical facility to seek immediate help if any of these side effects such as fast, irregular heartbeat, seizures occur. In addition, special attention should be paid to serious allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing.

4. Notes when using drugs

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients so it may cause allergic reactions or other problems. You also need to tell your doctor about your medical history especially of breathing problems, diabetes, glaucoma, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney problems, liver disease, epilepsy, stomach problems, hyperthyroidism, difficulty urinating.
Glenmax can make you dizzy or drowsy so if you take it and still drink alcohol or use marijuana it may make you more dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machines, or do anything that requires you to be alert after taking Glenmax.
Glenmax in some forms such as liquid, chewable, or soluble tablets may contain sugar or aspartame and may also contain alcohol. So be careful if you have diabetes, alcoholism, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit or avoid these substances.
Children and older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of Glenmax, especially irritability and agitation, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, constipation, fast heartbeat, trouble sleeping or other side effects. problems with urination. If you are pregnant, you should use this medicine only when absolutely necessary. In addition, the drug can pass into breast milk, so talk to your doctor before taking it if you are breast-feeding.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember but if it is almost time for your next dose you can skip the missed dose and do not take a double dose.
The drug should be stored at room temperature, protected from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Do not freeze the liquid form of the medicine. Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets. Do not dispose of medication by flushing down the toilet or pouring it down the drain unless instructed to do so.

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Reference source: webmd.com