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Cedipect F contains the ingredients Codeine phosphate hemihydrate 10mg, Glyceryl guaiacolat 100mg and other excipients in sufficient quantities. Cedipect F is indicated for people over 12 years of age for the symptomatic treatment of dry or irritated cough and to help loosen phlegm.1. What is Cedipect F?
Cedipect F is made in the form of soft capsules. This is a drug that belongs to the group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract.
Ingredients of the drug include:
Guaifenesin: This is an active ingredient in expectoration. The reason is that the drug irritates the gastric mucosa, then stimulates the secretion of respiratory secretions, increasing the volume and reducing the viscosity of tracheal and bronchial secretions. As a result, Cedipect F increases the effectiveness of cough reflex, making it easier to expel sputum; Dextromethorphan: Acts on the medulla oblongata, relieves cough caused by mild irritation of the bronchi and throat such as the common cold or inhalation of other irritants; Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic and acts directly on a1-adrenergic receptors. Active ingredient Phenylephrine has the effect of reducing mucus secretion, reducing congestion, edema, helping to relieve nasal congestion and clear the nasopharynx. At therapeutic doses, Cedipect F has no effect on the central nervous system.
2. What diseases does Cedipect treat?
Cedipect F is indicated in a number of cases:
Treatment of symptoms of cough, nasal congestion, runny nose caused by colds, flu, fever, allergies or respiratory diseases (such as sinusitis, inflammation). bronchi ); Treatment of cough with phlegm, cough caused by pharyngitis and bronchial irritation caused by colds or inhalation of respiratory irritants. Note, Cedipect F is sold by prescription and is only used when directed by a specialist.
3. Usage and dosage of Cedipect 3.1. Dosage of Cedipect F Cedipect F is a medicine prescribed by the treating doctor. Dosage needs to be adjusted according to the age and signs of the disease of each specific person. Please note that the therapeutic doses presented below are for reference only. Therefore, do not self-medicate, but strictly follow the dosage as directed by the doctor.
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 2 tablets/time, every 4 hours if necessary, do not take more than 6 times/day; Or take Cedipect F as prescribed by your doctor. 3.2. How to take Cedipect F Take Cedipect F orally; Food does not affect the absorption of Cedipect F from the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, you can take the medicine before or after eating. 3.3. Treatment of overdose of Cedipect F Overdose of Cedipect F may appear symptoms of nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, nystagmus, urinary retention, ataxia, respiratory failure, convulsions , headache, cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, palpitations, extrasystoles or paresthesias.
When you unfortunately encounter the above signs, you should stop using the drug completely and immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
3.4. What to do if you miss a dose of Cedipect F If you forget a dose of Cedipect F, take it as soon as possible. However, if you find out that it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next scheduled dose. Absolutely, you do not use the medicine with double the prescribed dose.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Cedipect
Common undesirable effects:
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, thirst and strange sensations; Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting or constipation; Urinary: urinary retention, less urination; Cardiovascular system: Cardiac arrhythmia, nervousness, weakness, orthostatic hypotension. Uncommon side effects:
Allergic reactions: Itching, rash or urticaria; Nervous system: Respiratory depression, sedation, euphoria, restlessness; About the digestive system: Burning pain in the epigastrium, stomach pain, bile duct spasm. Rare adverse effects:
Allergies: Anaphylactic reactions; Nervous system: Hallucinations, disorientation, visual disturbances or convulsions; About the cardiovascular system: Circulatory failure; Other possible adverse effects such as flushing, sweating, fatigue; Addiction: The use of Codeine for a long time with a dose of 240 - 540mg/day can cause addiction. Common symptoms of drug deficiency include restlessness, tremors, muscle twitching, sweating, or runny nose.
5. Interactions of drugs Cedipect
When using combination drugs that can increase the effectiveness of opioid agonists, anesthetics; analgesics, sedatives and hypnotics, tricyclic antidepressants, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, alcohol and other CNS depressants; The analgesic effect of Codeine is increased when combined with Aspirin and Paracetamol, but it is reduced or lost by Quinidine; Codeine reduces the metabolism of Cyclosporin due to inhibition of cytochrome P450 enzymes.
6. Some notes when treating with Cedipect
6.1. Cedipect F drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity or hypersensitivity to Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrin or any of the ingredients in the tablet; Children under 12 years old; Children under 18 years of age have had procedures such as curettage or tonsillectomy; People suffering from increased intracranial pressure; Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding; People being treated with Serotonin reuptake inhibitors; People who are being treated with MAO inhibitors; People with severe cardiovascular disease, myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease; Severe hypertension, severe arteriosclerosis or ventricular tachycardia; Severe hyperthyroidism or angle-closure glaucoma. 6.2. A few notes when using Cedipect F such as: Do not use Cedipect F in cases of prolonged or chronic cough; Do not arbitrarily use Cedipect F for more than 7 days; Cedipect F should not be used concurrently with alcohol, alcohol-containing products or central nervous system depressants; Caution in people at risk or in respiratory distress; Cedipect F should be used with caution in children with allergies; Guaifenesin is not considered safe for people with porphyria; Use with caution in the elderly, people with hyperthyroidism, bradycardia, partial heart block, cardiomyopathy, arteriosclerosis, type 1 diabetes; Cedipect F softgels contain soybean oil and should not be used by people with a history of allergy to soybeans or peanuts. 6.3. Special subjects when using Cedipect F. Pregnant and lactating women: There are not enough safety data when using Cedipect F in pregnant and lactating women. Therefore, the drug should not be used in this subject. You need to consult your doctor before deciding to use the drug. Driving or operating machinery: Cedipect F can cause some side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, headache. Therefore, you should avoid taking the drug while driving a vehicle or operating machinery. In summary, Cedipect F is indicated for people over 12 years of age to treat symptoms of dry or irritated cough and to help loosen phlegm. Using the drug exactly as prescribed by your doctor will help you treat the disease effectively and safely.
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