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New Amucopect medicine contains Sulfogaiacol and Sodium benzoate. Effective to relieve cough, expectorant, reduce vomiting, treat acute and chronic bronchitis, respiratory tract infection. There is a lot of information on the new Amucopect drug product on the market today. However, to learn more about the drug, let's learn more in the article below.
What is Amucopect New?
Amucopect new medicine is a medicine to treat cough, expectorant, reduce vomiting caused by sputum in the throat, with the main ingredients:
Terpin hydrate with a content of 120mg Codeine base with a content of 5mg Guaifenesin with a content of 100 mg. There are also some other excipients added just enough for 1 package of powder Dosage form: powder for oral suspension Packing: Each box of Amucopect New includes 10 powder packs, 1.5g each.
2. What are the uses of amucopect new?
2.1. The effect of the ingredients in Amucopect new Terpin hydrate
The mucosal improvement effect of Terpin hydrate by directly acting on the secretory cells in the bronchi in the respiratory tract for the purpose of liquefying mucus and facilitating easy in removing translation.
This active ingredient has a mild antiseptic effect on the lung parenchyma.
Terpin hydrate increases the amount of fluid in the bronchi, reduces the viscosity of mucus and releases local irritants. From there, it helps to remove respiratory mucus and prevent the production and secretion of mucus caused by respiratory infections or chronic bronchitis.
Codeine base
Codeine is a methylmorphine that replaces the position of hydrogen in the hydroxyl group associated with the aromatic nucleus in the morphine molecule, so codeine has analgesic and cough-reducing effects. However, codeine is better absorbed from oral administration, causing less constipation and less bile spasm than morphine.
Is an addictive derivative if used for a long time without strict control. This active ingredient has a cough-reducing effect due to its direct action in the medulla oblongata on the cough center; Codeine base causes respiratory secretions to dry and increases the viscosity of bronchial secretions. However, codeine was not effective enough to relieve severe cough. It is often used as a cough suppressant in case of a dry cough that makes the patient sleepless. Guaifenesin Active ingredient Guaifenesin has an effective expectorant effect by irritating the gastric mucosa, then stimulating the secretion of secretions in the respiratory tract, causing the volume of secretions to increase and at the same time reducing the viscosity of the secretions. secretions in the trachea and bronchi. As a result, the component Guaifenesin found in cough medicines increases the effectiveness of the cough reflex and makes it easier to expel sputum. The mechanism of Guaifenesin differs from that of other antitussives in that it does not suppress the cough reflex. Therefore, Guaifenesin is often indicated for the treatment of cough with thick sputum that is difficult to expel due to mild upper respiratory tract inflammation or cold.
2.2. Contraindications of the drug Amucopect new Patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients mentioned above of the drug amucopect new
Do not use the drug for children under 5 years old, pregnant women and women in the period of giving birth. breastfeeding.
Do not use Amucopect new for patients with cough due to bronchial asthma, patients with respiratory failure.
2.3. Unwanted side effects of Amucopect New In the process of using Amucopect New can cause unwanted effects such as:
Effects on the digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, constipation. Effects on the nervous system: drowsiness, dizziness, somnolence Skin effects: urticaria, allergic reactions, pruritic papules Effects on the respiratory system: respiratory depression, bronchospasm, When the drug is discontinued Sudden withdrawal can cause withdrawal symptoms. Abuse of drug overdose without following instructions has the risk of drug dependence. 2.4. Drug interactions To minimize the occurrence of interactions between drugs used at the same time, it is better to inform your doctor about all the drugs or supplements you are currently taking and have used in the past. most recent time.
Amucopect New drug may interact with drugs or foods, so it is important to pay attention:
Absolutely abstain from drinking alcohol during treatment. While taking the drug, do not use it in combination with drugs with morphine antagonists. Caution is advised when using Amucopect New with CNS depressants or other morphine derivatives. 2.5. Precautions when using Amucopect New During the treatment of Amucopect New, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the amount of medication taken to quickly achieve the effect.
If you have chronic diseases that require long-term medication such as allergies, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, ... inform your doctor for advice and change the dose of Amucopect New when necessary. .
During drug treatment, patients should minimize the use of foods or drinks containing alcohol or other stimulants.
It is necessary to consult the specialist of the treating doctor before deciding to stop treatment Amucopect New
Do not use the drug when doing work that requires high concentration such as driving or operating machinery because the drug can reduce the patient's concentration
3. How to use Amucopect new effectively
3.1. How to take Amucopect new medicine Mix the drug with about 30ml of boiled water to cool, dissolve and drink The drug does not cause stomach irritation, so it can be taken without regard to meals. Do not skip more than 2 consecutive oral doses 3.2. Dosage of Amucopect new Mild to moderate pain relief
Adults: The usual dose is 15 – 60 mg every 4 hours as needed for pain relief. The maximum dose in 24 hours is 360 mg. The dose should be titrated based on the individual patient's response to their initial dose. The dose can then be adjusted to the lowest dose that responds to analgesia. Children 1-12 years old: 3 mg/kg/day, divided into 6 small doses. Patients with dry cough: 10-20 mg/time x 3-4 times/day, not to exceed 120mg/day. Children: 1-5 years old use 3 mg each time, 3-4 times / day, not to exceed 12mg / day. 5 - 12 years old use 5 - 10mg each time, divided 3-4 times / day, not to exceed 60mg / day.
3.3. Overdose Symptoms: When taking an overdose of the drug, patients may experience kidney and liver toxicity or experience some symptoms similar to unwanted effects of the drug.
Treatment: Monitor if symptoms are mild; However, caution should be exercised because anaphylaxis usually develops very quickly. Patients need to be brought to the hospital early for safe management.
Hopefully with the sharing of new Amucopect medicine will help your use process be more accurate and effective while also minimizing unwanted side effects.
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