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Aquanaz includes 2 ingredients, dextromethorphan and guaifenesin, with the effect of reducing cough and preventing nasal congestion during colds. Although this is an over-the-counter drug, knowledgeable drug information is still necessary for safe use and optimal effectiveness.1. Uses and indications of aquanaz
The product Aquanaz contains two ingredients, dextromethorphan and guaifenesin. This is a combination medicine used to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and other respiratory illnesses.The ingredient guaifenesin belongs to a group of medicines known as expectorants. It works by thinning and loosening the mucus in the airways, clearing blockages and making breathing easier. The ingredient dextromethorphan belongs to a group of medicines called cough suppressants. The drug works on the part of the brain at the cough center to reduce the urge to cough.
Aquanaz as well as other cough and cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children under 6 years of age. Furthermore, this product has an extended release time, so it is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age unless specifically directed by a doctor.
Also, aquanaz does not cure or shorten the duration of the common cold and can cause serious side effects. Accordingly, do not give other cough and cold medicines that may contain similar ingredients with aquanaz.
However, in addition to medical treatments, patients should be advised by their doctor or pharmacist about non-drug ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms such as drinking plenty of warm water, steaming rooms with essential oils, keep room and body warm.
Thuốc aquanaz cũng như các sản phẩm trị ho và cảm lạnh khác là chưa được chứng minh là an toàn hoặc hiệu quả ở trẻ em dưới 6 tuổi
2. How to use aquanaz
Aquanaz is taken with or without food at the dose directed by your doctor, usually every 12 hours with a full glass of water. If you are self-medicating, the patient should also follow the instructions on the product packaging with dosage based on age, medical condition and response to treatment.
Under no circumstances should more than 2 doses be taken in 24 hours. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed, and do not crush or chew this medication. Doing so can release the drug all at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they are numbered and told to do so by your doctor or pharmacist. Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine. Fluids will help break up mucus and clear congestion. Poor use of this medicine (abuse) can lead to serious harm (such as brain damage, seizures, death).
After a course of medication, if cough persists or if cough is accompanied by fever, severe sore throat, rash, persistent headache, or if persists or worsens after 7 days, consult a doctor to examined and further tests performed.
3. Side effects when taking aquanaz
The side effects when taking aquanaz drug that need to be reported to the doctor as soon as possible are the manifestations of an allergic reaction itchy skin, erythema on the skin, swelling of the face, lips or tongue.
Serious side effects that require discontinuation and immediate medical attention are fatigue, restlessness, anxiety, irritability, shortness of breath, confusion, fast, irregular heartbeat and seizures.
Side effects usually do not require medical attention if they resolve on their own after the first few days of taking the drug or do not cause significant discomfort such as diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset , tired, difficult to sleep.
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4. Drug interactions with aquanaz
Taking some MAO inhibitors with aquanaz can cause serious drug interactions, including death. Also, patients should not take an MAO inhibitor for two weeks prior to treatment with this drug. Ask your doctor when to start or stop taking this medicine.
Furthermore, the ingredients guaifenesin and dextromethorphan are available in both prescription and non-prescription products. Therefore, it is important to check the labels of all medicines to ensure that more than one product containing guaifenesin or dextromethorphan is not taken. Guaifenesin may affect the results of certain laboratory tests (such as the concentration of certain acids in the urine). Therefore, it is important to inform laboratory staff and all doctors that you are using this medicine.
In a nutshell, aquanaz is a popular medicine for nasal congestion, cough and cold in many families' medicine cabinets. However, the use of the drug also needs to follow the dosage instructions, avoid arbitrarily increasing the dose too high because it easily leads to dangerous drug interactions with other drugs used at the same time or unwanted effects occur. would like.
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Reference source: webmd.com
