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The article was written by Pharmacist Nguyen Van Thang - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Acrivastin is an anti-allergic drug (antihistamine), commonly used to treat conditions related to allergies such as: allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria.
1. Dosage for adults and children
Children from 12 years old and above and adults under 65 years old: use 1 tablet of 8mg, 1-3 times/day. Do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours. If symptoms do not improve or get worse, talk to your doctor again. The drug can be used regardless of the meal (either hungry or full), should be taken after meals if there is gastrointestinal discomfort when taken on an empty stomach. There are not enough data on the use of the drug in children under 12 years of age and people over 65 years of age.
Cha mẹ không nên tự ý cho trẻ uống thuốc, tránh các tác dụng phụ không mong muốn
2. Some issues to note when using
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about any medications you are taking, as some can affect how acrivastin works and vice versa.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are suffering from: angle-closure glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, epilepsy, liver failure, kidney failure, or are pregnant/planning to become pregnant, are breastfeeding suck.
Some unwanted effects of the drug may be encountered during the use of the drug, including: headache, dizziness, drowsiness, some may feel anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth.
The drug can cause dizziness and drowsiness, although at a low rate, however, it is advisable to avoid driving or doing activities that require concentration until you have taken the drug and know for sure how it affects you. own body.
Usually, the use of the drug is relatively safe, however, there are some cases where serious unwanted effects may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. These include:
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or difficulty breathing or swallowing Abnormally fast heartbeat Severe dizziness
Khi xuất hiện tình trạng khó thở sau dùng thuốc, người bệnh cần đến cơ sở y tế ngay
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