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Benzedrex is used to circulate air through the nose when stuffy nose. You may experience some unwanted side effects while taking the drug. However, Benzedrex is not a prescription drug, so you need to know the information through your pharmacist or doctor before considering using it. Here is some information for your reference about the drug Benzedrex.
1. Uses of Benzedrex
Benzedrex is used to clear the nose in some cases of nasal congestion such as:
Colds Allergies High fever Benzedrex is not on the list of prescription indications that can be easily bought and sold but cannot be used arbitrarily. . You need to understand the principle of action of the drug and consult a specialist about the feasibility of using Benzedrex decongestant.
2. Usage and dosage for Benzedrex
Benzedrex is used for inhalation through the nose, not for oral use. The drug should be used twice a day and the doses should be spaced about 2 hours apart. This medicine is contraindicated for children, so you need to use it when there are no children around to prevent children from playing or breathing in. If children over 6 years old have indications to use drugs, they should be supported by adults.
After 3 days of taking the medicine, if you do not get rid of your stuffy nose, you should report it to your doctor. Some cases of no effect or worsening of the disease will need to be examined to change the treatment for the better. Benzedrex should only be taken at the prescribed dose and for a specific time. You need to discard the tube after 3 months of use.
3. Note before taking Benzedrex
Although Benzedrex can be purchased over-the-counter, research has shown that patients who do not take it correctly are at increased risk of death or disability. You should ask your doctor before taking the medicine and always follow up after use. If any of the following problems occur, notify your doctor for medical intervention and stop taking the medicine.
Headaches Excitement Decreased vision or even blurred vision Hallucinations Impaired memory Chest pain Nausea Heart rhythm disturbances The pulse in the ears or neck tends to beat faster and stronger The ingredients of Benzedrex may contain peppermint or lavender essential oil. If you are allergic to essential oils, please notify your doctor for testing and review. In addition, you need to pay attention to other ingredients so that you can prevent the risk of allergic reactions to the ingredients that make up the drug before taking it. If you are pregnant or have a small child, you should absolutely not take Benzedrex. In case you are planning to become pregnant, you should consult your doctor to combine treatment and contraception while the drug is still effective. Children under 6 years of age are contraindicated to use Benzedrex.
Benzedrex medicine is stored at room temperature with environmental conditions not bright sunlight, humidity. If you are taking the medication intermittently, the ampoules should be discarded after 3 months of opening. 3 months from the time of opening the drug is the time when the drug may lose its effectiveness or change its medicinal properties, causing danger to health. Benzedrex inhalers should not be shared with other people because that can expose you to diseases that the shared user has.
4. Side effects of Benzedrex
Before taking medicine you can control the risk of allergies by checking the ingredients. If you are using the drug, you should monitor the first dose because when using it, the body will have many reactions. With an acclimatization reaction you need time to acclimate. But if you determine that it is a drug allergy, you should tell your doctor to double check and consider continuing or stopping using Benzedrex.
Side effects of the drug Benzedrex may need to stop using the drug to monitor and handle:
Chest pain Fast heart rate Rapid breathing Difficulty breathing Headache that gradually increases in intensity Blurry vision Arterial and capillary sounds pulse around the neck or ears clearly pulsating Appears in the presence of epileptic symptoms Memory loss, confusion Easily agitated or short-tempered Nausea Constipation Irritability, stinging around the nose Constant sneezing Persistent runny nose Depending on the different side effects, your doctor will assess their severity. However, you need to prevent some indirect side effects that have no specific symptoms or are easily misunderstood due to other diseases. Abnormal manifestations after taking the drug of the body need to be monitored and checked at the hospital for an overview result to evaluate the effect that the drug causes on the user's health.
5. Interactions with Benzedrex
Some drugs can affect the effectiveness or have bad interactions with Benzedrex. However, there are no specific statistics about any drug interactions or dangerous reactions. Please proactively inform your doctor if you are being treated with prescription drugs or dietary supplements for advice and help in using the drug effectively.
Above is some information for your reference about Benzedrex drug. If you want detailed information and according to your own disease, please tell your doctor or pharmacist for specific answers.
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