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Eumintan medicine is a medicine for respiratory diseases with a combination of ingredients and ingredients extracted mainly from herbs. The drug can be used for many subjects and is quite safe. So when is Eumintan prescribed and what are the side effects when using it?
1. What drug is Eumintan?
Eumintan medicine has the main ingredients Eucalyptol, Menthol, ginger essential oil, and essential oil. The effects of the drug are due to the active ingredients:
Eucalyptol has antiseptic properties, helps relieve coughs, stimulates digestion. When using Eucalyptol is eliminated mainly through the respiratory tract after dispersion in plasma. Therefore, it has a local antiseptic effect on the respiratory tract. Menthol is an ingredient extracted from mint that has properties to soothe coughs and thin respiratory secretions to help expel phlegm easily. Menthol is often used to treat fever, sore throat, cough; at the same time helps stimulate the digestive system, treat diarrhea, abdominal pain. Qin essential oil (lemon basil): This is a very commonly used medicinal herb to treat colds, coughs, and upper respiratory tract infections. This medicinal herb is also studied for its antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal effects, helping to support in cases of microbial infections. Ginger is a spicy, hot, antibacterial herb that kills bacteria, cures coughs, dilutes secretions, fights inflammation, relieves pain and strengthens the immune system. This is a medicine commonly used in traditional medicine to treat colds, cough with phlegm, cough with loss of voice, sore throat, bronchitis, prevent colds, fight infections when coughing, runny nose. .
2. Indications of the drug Eumintan
Eumintan drug is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of symptoms in cold and flu diseases such as cough, runny nose, sneezing, ... Helps soothe sore throat when having sore throat and the drug has Antiseptic effect of the respiratory tract should support the treatment of the cause caused by microorganisms. Note that you should not use Eumintan for the following cases:
Have a history of hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. Children under 2 years of age due to the menthol component are at risk of respiratory depression. Children under 30 months of age but with a history of epilepsy, convulsions due to high fever. People with bronchial asthma.
3. Undesirable effects when using Eumintan thuốc
This is a fairly safe drug and if used in the recommended dosage (Adults take 2 tablets x 3 times / day and children over 2 years old take 1 tablet x 3 times / day), no effect has been recorded. unexpected.
However, if any unwanted effects occur during the course of taking the drug, you should immediately notify your doctor for advice and timely handling.
4. Notes when using Eumintan
To use the drug safely and effectively you need to note the following:
Menthol extracted from mint has respiratory depression, especially for young children and infants. Therefore, it should not be used in this group of patients. Use with caution in pregnant or lactating women. Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking to avoid the risk of drug interactions. Above is some information about the indications and unwanted effects of Eumintan. If you have any further questions, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist directly.
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