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Alcoclear is used to treat acute and chronic alcohol poisoning, to prevent the harmful effects of alcohol, and to aid in the treatment of alcoholic liver problems such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and fatty liver. ,...
1. What does Alcoclear do?
Alcoclear drug belongs to the group of emergency drugs for detoxification, containing 500mg of metadoxine, which works to promote the elimination of alcohol and reduce toxins caused by alcohol to the body. Alcoclear is indicated in the following cases:
Acute and chronic alcohol poisoning Long-term alcoholism Prevents the harmful effects of alcohol Support in the treatment of liver problems caused by alcohol such as cirrhosis , fatty liver, acute and chronic hepatitis,... Besides the above uses, Alcoclear medicine can also be used to treat some other diseases that are not listed above. Therefore, before using the drug, the patient should consult the doctor for advice and effective use of the drug.
2. How to use and dosage Alcoclear
2.1. How to use Alcoclear is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so patients can use the drug on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach. Take the medicine with a full glass of water to avoid stomach irritation.
2.2. Dosage of use Alcoclear dosage will depend on the medical condition and age of the patient such as:
For acute alcohol poisoning in adults, the dose is from 500-1000mg/day. In case of fatty liver caused by alcohol, the dose is 1000mg/day. Support the treatment of acute and chronic liver disease at a dose of 1000mg per day. Patients need to use Alcoclear regularly to get the most benefit from it. Accordingly, to use the drug safely, the patient should take Alcoclear exactly as directed by the doctor, do not use an overdose, smaller or longer than indicated. Absolutely do not arbitrarily increase the dose of the drug or abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This not only makes the condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using Alcoclear drug
Some unwanted effects that may occur when using Alcoclear medicine include:
Neuropathy Unbalanced gait Drowsiness Numbness around the mouth Paresthesias Leg numbness Leg pain Feeling sleepy Feeling ataxia Before prescribing prescription, doctors always weigh the benefits and effectiveness of Alcoclear more than the risk of side effects. However, some cases when using Alcoclear may still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when unusual symptoms appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs. In this case, the patient should immediately notify the medical staff for immediate intervention.
4. Some notes when using Alcoclear drug
Some notes when using Alcoclear include:
Inform your doctor about a history of allergy to Alcoclear or any other allergies. Alcoclear may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Report any medications you are taking including prescription and nonprescription drugs, herbs and supplements, foods, dyes or preservatives. Use L-dopa and metadoxin with caution in the treatment of Parkinson's disease because it can antagonize the effects of the drug. For pregnant and lactating women, the potential benefits and risks should be weighed. Using Alcoclear can cause dizziness and decreased concentration, so it is necessary to limit driving or doing tasks that require high concentration during treatment.
5. Dealing with missed doses and overdoses of Alcoclear
The patient should replenish the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if the time you remember is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as scheduled. Do not arbitrarily add more than double the dose of the drug than the treatment regimen.
In case of overdose of the drug than prescribed by the doctor and unusual symptoms appear, the patient should notify the doctor and go to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment.
6. Alcoclear drug interactions
Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Alcoclear, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including vitamins, over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not stop, start, or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent without your doctor's consent.
Alcoclear may increase the peripheral decarboxylation of levodopa reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid using these two drugs together.
7. How to store Alcoclear
Store Alcoclear at room temperature, away from light and away from moisture. Do not store Alcoclear in a humid place or in the freezer. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Alcoclear storage instructions carefully on the package, or ask your pharmacist. Keep Alcoclear out of the reach of children and family pets. When the medicine has been damaged, it cannot be used anymore or has expired, please dispose of the medicine according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Alcoclear into an environment such as a plumbing or toilet unless requested to do so.
In summary, Alcoclear is used to treat acute and chronic alcohol poisoning, to prevent harmful effects from alcohol, and to aid in the treatment of alcoholic liver problems such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and fatty liver,... However, Alcoclear can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of side effects. and at the same time increase the effectiveness of the treatment process.
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