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Parocontin F drug has the main ingredients Paracetamol and Methocarbamol. Parocontin F drug has the effect of relieving pain in cases of sprains, strains, injuries, myositis, Whiplash syndrome,... In addition to its uses, the following article notes the side effects of Parocontin F.
1. What is Parocontin F?
Manufacturer: Tipharco Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
Packing: Box of 3 blisters x 10 tablets.
Dosage form: Film coated tablets.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains:
Paracetamol 500mg. Methocarbamol 400mg. Excipients 1 capsule.
2. Effects of the drug Parocontin F
Effects of ingredients
Paracetamol : Helps relieve pain with moderate and mild attacks, most effective with non-organic causes. Does not change the acid-base balance, has little impact on the cardiovascular system. Does not affect platelets, bleeding time. At the same time does not cause irritation, stomach bleeding.
Methocarbamol : Belongs to the group of central nervous system depressants, has muscle-skeletal relaxant activity, calms nerves. Mechanism: Reduces neuromuscular transmission, nerve, muscle stimulation.
Combine 2 ingredients to help inhibit pain nerve transmission, blocking pain transmission to the brain.
Indications:
The drug is used to relieve pain associated with muscle - bone spasms in the following cases:
Acute and chronic pain due to sprains, strains, trauma, myositis, Whiplash syndrome. Pain and spasms associated with arthritis, joint sprains, torticollis, lower back pain of obvious cause, Bursa bursitis.
3. How to use - Dosage of Parocontin F
Usage:
Usage
Oral use. Take the tablet whole with a glass of water about 200ml. Time of use: After eating. Dosage:
As directed by the doctor or refer to the dose as follows:
Adults, children over 12 years old: 2 tablets / time x 4 times / day. Recommended dose Methocarbamol: 3.2 - 4.8 g/day, Paracetamol: not more than 4g/day.
4. How to handle missed dose, overdose
Missed dose:
+ Take the dose as soon as you remember.
+ Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose, take your next dose as scheduled.
+ Do not take a double dose.
Overdose:
+ Symptoms:
Methocarbamol overdose when used with alcohol, other CNS depressants with drowsiness, nausea, low blood pressure.
Paracetamol overdose with a very large amount of 7.5-10g/day for 1-2 days or for a long time causes dose-dependent liver necrosis, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, cyanosis of the skin, nails, mucous membranes. , acute kidney failure,...
+ If you accidentally overdose and have serious side effects, immediately go to the medical center for timely treatment. Gastric lavage must be done in all cases.
5. Contraindications
Parocontin F should not be used in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formula. Coma, pre-coma, myasthenia gravis, brain damage, history of seizures. Many times anemia. Glucose - 6 - Phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Have lung, heart, kidney, liver disease.
6. The side effects of the drug Parocontin F
Like other drugs, Mioxel can cause unwanted effects, although not in all patients taking the drug. Adverse effects are rare (incidence ≥ 1/10,000 patients) or very rare (incidence < 1/10,000 patients).
Undesirable effects include:
General disorders and disorders at the drug site: + Rare: Fatigue, weakness, itching.
+ Unknown: Fever.
Immune disorders: + Not known: Angioedema (reaction causing swelling of the face or neck, as well as difficulty breathing) and anaphylaxis (a very severe allergic reaction).
Digestive disorders: + Rarely: Diarrhea, taste disturbances.
+ Not known: dyspepsia (full stomach dyspepsia, hot stomach, abdominal pain, abdominal distension) vomiting, nausea.
Liver dysfunction: + Very rare: Hepatotoxicity (toxicity of the liver) and jaundice (appearance of yellow fish-colored cells on the skin and mucous membranes).
Metabolic and nutritional disorders: + Very rare: Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose)
Blood and lymphatic disorders: + Very rare: Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count), leukopenia agranulocytosis, leukopenia, neutropenia (leukopenia can lead to infection, gastrointestinal ulceration) and hemolytic anemia (decreased red blood cell count).
Nervous system disorders: + Not known: dizziness, vertigo, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), fatigue, anxiety, confusion, dizziness, amnesia, nystagmus (abnormal eye movements) often), tremors, convulsions, and headaches.
Eye disorders: + Not known: red eyes
Vascular disorders: + Not known: hypotension (decreased blood pressure), dizziness, lightheadedness.
Heart disorders: + Not known: bradycardia (bradycardia).
Renal and urinary tract disorders: + Very rare: pyuria (dark urine), adverse reactions to the kidneys.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: + Very rare: dermatitis reactions (allergic reactions, skin itching, urticaria (redness of the skin with itching)
Other reactions (in room test). + Rarely: increase in liver enzymes (increase in transaminases)
If you experience any of the above undesirable effects with seriousness or if you experience unwanted effects not described above, the patient Patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist.
7. Notes when using Parocontin F
Use the drug with caution in the following cases:
Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Women are breastfeeding. Alcoholics should not take more than 2g paracetamol/day. The use of Paracetamol in patients who regularly drink alcohol can cause liver damage. In patients with hepatic and/or renal impairment, anemia and heart or lung disease: avoid prolonged use of this drug. Patients with asthma, allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Patients must have blood or urine tests: because this drug affects the test results. Driving and operating machines:
This drug causes drowsiness. Therefore, do not drive or operate machinery until you are certain that the drug will no longer affect the body.
The drug contains glycerol, which can cause headaches, digestive upsets and diarrhea. Storage:
Temperature below 30 degrees C. Protect from light. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.
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