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Amelicol is a medicine that is used to treat coughs, sore throats, runny noses, colds, flu, respiratory infections, thin mucus, soothe coughs. On the market today, there is a lot of information about Amelicol products, but it is still incomplete. To better understand what Amelicol is, what are the uses of Amelicol, let's learn more in the article below.1. What is Amelicol?
Amelicol has the main effect of mild antiseptic of the respiratory tract, reducing cough, loosening phlegm, making the airways open. Amelicol used for the target group is adults and younger than 30 months old.The drug is prepared in the form of softgels packed 10 tablets 1 box 3 blisters.
The main ingredients of Amelicol medicine include:
100mg Eucalyptol 50mg Melaleuca essential oil (Oleum cajuputi) 0.75mg Ginger essential oil (Oleum zingiberis) 0.36mg Oleum coleii essential oil 0.5mg Menthol Excipients just enough in 1 tablet
2. What are the uses of Amelicol?
2.1. Effects of ingredients in Amelicol
Eucalyptol with purity from 99.6 to 99.8% Eucalyptol can be obtained in bulk by fractional distillation of eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptol is found in camphor, laurel, tea tree oil, wormwood, basil, wormwood, rosemary, and several other aromatic leaf plants. With the effect of disinfecting the mouth and respiratory tract, it also has the effect of reducing sore throat, reducing cough, improving symptoms of runny nose and flu. That's why Eucalyptol is often added by manufacturers to the ingredients in mouthwashes and cough drops. Melaleuca essential oil accounts for 60% Melaleuca oil has a chemical composition of many substances, but among them, two components have a significant effect on treating cough symptoms, namely alpha-terpineol and eucalyptol. Eucalyptol as described above has a mild antiseptic effect on the respiratory tract, loosens mucous membranes, has a very pleasant taste and aroma, so it is preferred for use. Active ingredient Alpha-terpineol has a good antiseptic effect on fungi, bacteria and viruses, so it is also used as an ingredient in drugs with specific antiseptic and fungicidal properties. The most commonly used medications are inhaled vapors or topically applied. In addition, in folklore, cajeput essential oil is often widely used in the community to prevent colds in infants and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and the sick. In addition, with natural extracts of Melaleuca oil, it is also used to steam in the living room, office, bedroom, or car, ... both get a space with a pleasant fragrance and antiseptic properties. mild, inhibiting the growth of the virus, especially with the current peak epidemic situation. Ginger essential oil with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, cough-reducing, diluting respiratory mucosal... Essential oil with strong antibacterial effect against bacteria such as Salmonella, Staphylococcus, some Shigella species , ... Menthol: With properties of thinning phlegm, soothing cough,...2.2. Pharmacokinetics of the drug Amelicol
Eucalyptol is eliminated mainly by inhalation after being dispersed in the blood. After absorption, menthol is excreted in the urine and bile as a conjugate with glucuronide.2.3. Contraindications of Amelicol
People who are allergic or have a history of allergy to any of the ingredients or excipients of Amelicol. Infants and children younger than 30 months of age, children with a history of seizures or febrile convulsions. Patients with tuberculosis cough, cough due to asthma, respiratory failure. The patient has a kidney stone.2.4. Precautions while using Amelicol
The target group is pregnant and lactating women. Considering the use of drugs, it is necessary to put the benefits of the fetus above the effects of using the drug because there are not many studies proving that Amelicol is safe for this group of people.2.5. Amelicol side effects
Common side effects when using Amelicol medicine:Skin reactions: Urticaria, allergies, itching... Gastrointestinal reactions: Dry mouth feeling, bitter mouth, metallic taste in the mouth, abdominal pain, digestive disorders, some people have diarrhea but some people have constipation. Nervous system reactions: Drowsiness, headache, dizziness If the above reactions do not go away or get worse, you should immediately notify your doctor for timely treatment.
2.6. Overdose when using Amelicol
When taken with large amounts of Amelicol can cause severe abdominal pain, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, even coma. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose. Note that two doses should not be combined into one.2.7. Drug interactions
There are currently not many clinical studies on the interaction of Amelicol with other drugs when used concurrently. But to be safe when using it, you should inform your treating doctor about any drugs or supplements you are using at the moment.3. How to use Amelicol effectively?
How to take Take the tablet whole, do not remove the medicine inside the capsule. Take the drug after meals with plenty of filtered or boiled water. Dosage For adults: take 3-4 times a day, 1 tablet each time. For children over 30 months: take 2 times a day, 1 tablet each time or as directed by a doctor.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
