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Atussin is a medicine that can be used by both adults and children, which helps control coughs caused by colds, bronchitis, sore throats, .. To better understand the use of Atussin, let's go together. post tracking.
1. What is Atussin?
Atussin medicine 60ml is produced in syrup form to be suitable for children. Atussin syrup 60ml of United Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company. The drug has the main ingredients including:
Dextromethorphan HBr: Dextromethorphan is most effective in the treatment of chronic cough, cough without phlegm. With therapeutic doses, the antitussive effect of the drug lasts for 5-6 hours.
Dextromethorphan HBr is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and takes effect within 15-30 minutes after oral administration, lasting 6-8 hours. The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine unchanged, and demethyl metabolites, among them dextrophan, also have a mild cough suppressant effect.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate: This is an antihistamine with anticholinergic side effects, but this effect varies widely among individuals. The antihistamine effect of Chlorpheniramine is through competitive blockade of H1 receptors of effector cells.
The drug is well absorbed after oral administration and appears in plasma within 30-60 minutes. Peak plasma concentrations are reached approximately 2.5 to 6 hours after oral administration.
expectorants Sodium Citrate has moisturizing properties and has a role in maintaining pH. Glyceryl Guaiacolate loosens phlegm by reducing its viscosity.
2. What effect does Atussin have?
Atussin syrup 60ml is effective in controlling coughs caused by colds, flu, tuberculosis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, measles, pneumonia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, gastritis bronchi, irritated pleura, excessive smoking, inhalation of irritants, cough of psychogenic origin,...
3. Dosage of the drug Atussin 60ml
Patients should note taking Atussin every 6 to 8 hours or as directed by a doctor or pharmacist. Here are some dosing recommendations:
Atussin cough medicine for children aged 2 - 6 years: Take 5ml (about 1 teaspoon). Atussin cough medicine for children from 7 to 12 years old: Take 10ml (about 2 teaspoons). For adults and children over 12 years old: Take 5ml (about 3 teaspoons). Atussin cough medicine for children under 2 years old, it is necessary to consult a doctor before giving it to children.
4. Notes when using Atussin syrup
When using an overdose of cough medicine Atussin 60ml can cause symptoms including: nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, nystagmus, urinary retention, hallucinations, fatigue, dizziness, headache, heartbeat rapid, diarrhea, flushing, urticaria, somnolence, sedation. If you forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the next dose is too short, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a previously missed dose. Pregnant and nursing women should consult a doctor if they want to use Atussin Using Atussin can cause drowsiness, so do not operate a vehicle, machinery, or other means of transport. when taking medication.
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