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Thepara drug has the main ingredient Paracetamol, used in pain relief and fever reduction for cases of colds, infections, after vaccination,... Let's find out more about Thepara drug through the article. down here.
1. What is Thepara drug?
Thepara belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to treat Gout and joint diseases. Thepara is prepared in the form of syrup, packaged in 1 bottle of 60ml, box of 1 bottle of 75ml, box of 1 bottle of 100ml, 10 ampoules, 20 tubes, 30 tubes x 5ml or boxes of 10 tubes, 20 tubes, 30 tubes x 7.5ml and box of 10 tubes, 20 tubes, 30 tubes x 10ml.
Thepara drug has the main ingredient Paracetamol 150mg and other excipients.
2. What effect does Thepara drug have?
Thepara drug is used in the following specific cases:
Pain relief and fever reduction. Colds, infections, viral infections, dengue fever, teething,.. Pain relief and fever reduction after vaccination, surgery...
3. Dosage and how to use Thepara
Thepara drug is used for oral administration.
Dosage of Thepara refer to the following:
Every 4-6 hours, take Thepara once, not more than 5 times/day. The usual dose of the drug is from 10 to 15mg of Paracetamol/kg body weight/time. The maximum total dose should not exceed 60mg Paracetamol/kg body weight/24 hours. Children from 1 to 3 years old: take 5ml Paracetamol (1 pack)/time. Children from 4 to 5 years old: take 10ml of Paracetamol (2 packs)/time. Note: Do not prolong self-administration of Thepara for children, but need to consult a doctor when new symptoms appear, the child has a high fever (39.5 degrees Celsius) and lasts > 3 days or relapses, pain is more severe or lasts > 5 days.
4. Contraindications to taking Thepara
Thepara drug is not used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity or history of allergy to Paracetamol or any of the excipients in the drug. Patients with anemia, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease. Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. Patients with impaired liver function.
5. Drug interactions Thepara
The following are some of the reported Thepara drug interactions as follows:
Long-term use of Thepara drug slightly increases the anticoagulant effect of Coumarin and Indandion derivatives. Thepara should be used with caution in patients receiving concomitant phenothiazines and hypothermia because it can cause severe hypothermia. Anticonvulsants such as Barbiturates, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine should not be used with Thepara because they can increase the hepatotoxicity of Paracetamol by increasing the metabolism of the drug into toxic substances. Concomitant use of Isoniazid with Thepara may lead to an increased risk of hepatotoxicity.
6. What side effects does Thepara cause?
During the use of Thepara drug, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Decrease in platelets / white blood cells and whole blood cells when using Thepara for a long time. Skin rash, nausea and vomiting, hematopoietic disorders, anemia, kidney disease are uncommon. Hypersensitivity reactions are rare. If the patient experiences any of the above side effects, stop taking Thepara and notify the treating doctor for timely treatment.
In case the patient overdose of the drug Thepara can cause liver necrosis and death. Typical symptoms such as: Nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, mucous membranes and nails, cyanosis of the skin,... Need to be actively supportive treatment and best gastric lavage within 4 hours after Drink Thepara. The main measure is to use Sulfhydryl.N-acetylcysteine compounds after 36 hours after taking Paracetamol. In addition, Methionine, activated charcoal or salt bleach can be used in case of overdose of Thepara.
7. Pay attention to precautions when using Thepara
Caution in the presence of signs of serious skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), Lyell's syndrome, maculopapular rash, pruritus, Urticaria, thrombocytopenia/leukopenia or total thrombocytopenia may occur with prolonged use of Thepara in large doses.
Use Thepara with caution in patients with pre-existing anemia, severe renal impairment, and on a low-salt diet.
Above is information about uses, dosage and notes when using Thepara medicine. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Thepara medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.
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