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Posted by Pharmacist Dinh Thi My Hanh - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Tiffy medicine is used to relieve symptoms of common cold, stuffy nose, reduce fever, relieve pain and allergic rhinitis. Here are the information you need to know when using Tiffy
1. Dosage form and presentation
Tiffy medicine is currently prepared in 2 forms:
Tablets presented in blisters of 4 Tiffy dey tablets: Paracetamol 500 mg, phenylephrine HCl 10 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Liquid form of syrup (syrup) contained in volumetric bottles 30ml, 60ml. Per 5 mL of syrup: Paracetamol 120 mg, phenylephrine HCl 5 mg, chlorpheniramine maleate 1 mg.
2. Ingredients
The main ingredients of Tiffy include:
Paracetamol: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Chlorpheniramine: This is a type of H1 histamine receptor antagonist to treat allergic conditions Phenylpropanolamine: helps narrow blood vessels, clears the nose, treats diseases of rhinitis, stuffy nose.
Thuốc Tiffy dạng siro
3. Designation
Tiffy medicine is used to relieve symptoms of common cold, stuffy nose, reduce fever, relieve pain and allergic rhinitis.
4. Contraindications
Tiffy drug is not suitable for use in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. The patient has severe liver and kidney failure. People with hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure. Patients with coronary artery disease. People who are using tricyclic MAOIs.
5. Dosage
For Tiffy in syrup formAdults: 10ml/dose; Children 1 month - 3 years old: 2.5ml - 5ml/time; Children from 3 to 6 years old: 5ml/time; Children from 6-12 years old: 5-10ml/time. Note, each dose is spaced from 4 to 6 hours.
For Tiffy in tablet form
Dosage in adults:
Quantity: 1 - 2 tablets/time; Number of times: 2-3 times/day.
Tùy thuộc vào đối tượng sử dụng mà thuốc Tiffy có liều lượng khác nhau
Dosage in young children:
Quantity: 1⁄2 tablets/time; Number of times: 2-3 times/day. If you suspect an overdose and notice any strange symptoms in your body, you should see your doctor to notify you as soon as possible. If you have been taking the drug for a while and there are no signs of improvement, you should also stop taking it and see your doctor for a follow-up examination.
6. Things to note when using Tiffy
6.1 Caution Should not be used for the following subjects: Pregnant and lactating women; Heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate enlargement, bronchial asthma. Driving or operating machinery.
6.2. Side effects Tiffy flu medicine can cause some side effects such as:
Drowsiness. Dizzy. Dry mouth, dry throat. Urinary tract rash. Side effects of the drug also depend on the location and physical condition of each person, may or may not appear. Therefore, you should notify your doctor when you see unpleasant symptoms for timely remedy.
Người bệnh có thể gặp triệu chứng phát ban do tác dụng phụ của thuốc gây ra
6.3. Drug interactions Tiffy drugs interact with some of the following drugs, causing adverse effects on users' health
Alcohol, alcoholic beverages; Anticoagulants; MAO tricyclic antidepressants; Other antipyretics Users should not use Tiffy with the above medicines. It is advisable to consult a doctor if the user is being treated for another disease with the above drugs.
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References: MIMS, Thai Nakorn Patana Co. Ltd
