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Anrodin is a cough suppressant and expectorant. Anrodin acts directly at the mucous secreting cells of the bronchi to liquefy and facilitate the removal of bronchial secretions. The drug also has a weak antiseptic effect on the lung parenchyma.
1. What is Anrodin?
What is Anrodin? Andorin with the main ingredient Terpin hydrate, sodium benzoate. The drug has the effect of reducing cough and expectoration by the mechanism of direct action on the mucous secreting cells of the bronchi to liquefy and facilitate the removal of bronchial secretions. The drug Anrodin also has a weak antiseptic effect on the lung parenchyma.2. Indications and contraindications of Anrodin
Anrodin is indicated in cases of cough with phlegm due to the following causes:
Patients with acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis. Cough due to cold or wind cough, dry cough, cough with phlegm, rhinitis, sinusitis, ... and other upper respiratory tract diseases. Anrodin is contraindicated in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy to any ingredient of Anrodin. Children under 30 months old. Patients with severe asthma, respiratory failure.
3. Dosage and usage of Anrodin
Anrodin medicine is made in the form of tablets, used orally. When taking, the patient should swallow the tablet whole, do not crush the medicine, take the medicine after eating. Patients should drink a lot of water when taking Anrodin to increase the effectiveness of treatment. If you have any questions about how to use the medicine, you should talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information, do not self-medicate because it may cause unwanted effects.
Dosage of Anrodin:
Adults: Take 1-2 tablets each time, 3 times a day. Children from 5-15 years old: Take 1 tablet each time, 2 times a day. Children from 30 months - < 5 years old: Take medicine as prescribed by the doctor Do not take more than 8 tablets/day. Note:
Do not use Anrodin in combination with other antitussive drugs, because it may cause drug interactions. Do not use with substances that dry secretions (atropin type) will reduce the effect of the drug.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Anrodin
Terpin hydrate , sodium benzoate has few side effects. However, there are still rare undesirable effects such as: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting or allergic reactions (mild: rash, maculopapular rash, severe: difficulty breathing, tachycardia, edema). face, edema of the throat, ...). If you experience any side effects not listed above, you should immediately contact your doctor for timely treatment.
5. Be careful when using Anrodin
When using Anrodin, you need to be careful with the following information:
Anrodin should not be used with alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer, .. or smoking because those drinks contain other active ingredients. This can lead to drug interactions and unwanted side effects. Patients should carefully read the instructions for use of the drug or consult a doctor or pharmacist about taking Anrodin. Women in pregnancy: Anrodin when used during pregnancy can cause side effects (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformations...) to any stage of pregnancy development. , especially the first three months. Therefore, it is best not to use Anrodin for pregnant women. In case of mandatory use, it is necessary to consult a specialist doctor before deciding to use. Lactation: Anrodin may be excreted in breast milk. It is best not to or limit the use of Anrodin during breastfeeding. Mothers need to carefully read the instructions for use and consult a specialist before deciding to use the drug. For people who are driving and operating machinery: Anrodin can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, people who are driving and operating machinery should be careful when using Anrodin. Anrodin has an effective cough suppressant effect, but the drug should be used under the direction of a doctor. Patients should avoid self-medicating with drugs that can cause unwanted harm to the body.
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