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Ciospan is usually taken by prescription, to treat symptoms such as cough or phlegm in patients with bronchitis. The drug Ciospan will promote the most optimal treatment effect when the patient uses it properly and exactly as directed by the doctor.
1. What is Ciospan?
Ciospan is a drug with effects on the respiratory tract, researched and manufactured by Dong Nam Pharmaceutical Trading Production Co., Ltd. The drug is prepared in the form of capsules, each box is packed with 10 blisters x 10 tablets. Ciospan is usually used mainly in cases of cough or sputum in patients with acute/chronic bronchitis.
The main active ingredients in Ciospan are Codeine base and Terpin hydrate. In addition, each Ciospan capsule also has a combination of some other auxiliary excipients added by the manufacturer to increase the effectiveness of the drug.
2. What are the effects of Ciospan?
The combination of 2 active ingredients Codeine base and Terpin hydrate in the formula Ciospan helps bring about a very good cough and expectorant effect for people with bronchitis, specifically:
Codeine base: Acts as a Methylmorphine displaces the hydrogen in the hydroxyl group attached to the aromatic nucleus at the morphine molecule. As a result, Codeine has an effective cough and pain reliever effect. When taken orally, Codeine is well absorbed, causing less bile spasms and constipation than Morphine. Usually, Codeine is prescribed by doctors to relieve pain for mild-moderate pain. On the other hand, this active ingredient is also a cough suppressant for dry coughs that cause insomnia. However, it is not effective enough to relieve a severe cough. Terpin hydrate: Has the effect of loosening secretions by direct stimulation of secretory cells. This helps to increase the secretion of bronchial secretions. From there, it helps to support better and easier removal of sputum through the patient's cough reflex. Normally, Terpin hydrate will be used in combination with Codeine to treat coughs caused by bronchitis, and not ulceration of the mucous membranes in the respiratory tract.
3. Indications and contraindications to the use of Ciospan
Currently, the drug Ciospan is prescribed by doctors to repel coughs and loosen phlegm for cases of acute or chronic bronchitis. However, you should not arbitrarily use Ciospan without a doctor's prescription for the following patients:
People with allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to the active ingredients Codeine base, Terpin hydrate or any excipients in medicine. Children under 5 years old. People with cough due to asthma or respiratory failure. Pregnant women or nursing mothers.
4. How should Ciospan be used safely and effectively?
Ciospan medicine is made in the form of capsules, should be taken orally. When taking the medicine, the patient should avoid breaking, crushing or chewing the medicine. In addition, Ciospan should not be taken with drinks such as soft drinks, alcohol, coffee, carbonated water or any other stimulants.
Normally, Ciospan medicine will be used with the following recommended dosage:
Adults: Take 1 tablet x 3 times/day. Children over 5 years old: Take 1 tablet x 1-2 times/day. In order to ensure safety and soon achieve effective treatment, patients need to strictly follow all instructions of the doctor during the course of taking Ciospan. Arbitrarily using, adjusting the dose or prolonging the time of taking Ciospan can lead to adverse side effects.
5. Possible side effects when taking Ciospan
When treating bronchitis symptoms with Ciospan, patients are at risk of experiencing some of the following side effects:
Drowsiness. Anorexic. Dizzy. Nausea or an upset stomach. Constipation. Doze. Bronchospasm. Respiratory depression. Skin allergies . Risk of drug dependence in overdose. Withdrawal syndrome upon abrupt discontinuation of the drug. In general, the adverse effects caused by Ciospan are mild and transient, which can gradually disappear when the patient reduces the dose and stops treatment. If you want to avoid feeling dizzy after getting up from a lying or sitting position, you should get up slowly. Also, tell your doctor right away if you experience other side effects such as mental confusion, slow pulse, mood swings, skin rash, or breathing problems.
6. Some things to be careful about while taking Ciospan
Ciospan will promote the best treatment of bronchitis symptoms when the patient takes the medicine correctly. Here are some important recommendations that patients need to know before and during the use of Ciospan:
Abstain from alcohol during treatment with Ciospan. Avoid co-administration of Ciospan with morphine antagonists. Caution should be exercised when using the drug with other morphine derivatives or CNS depressants. The content, concentration and active ingredients in Ciospan may be affected when the patient does not properly store the drug or has expired. Therefore, patients should carefully read the instructions for use of the medicine, how to store it and the expiry date listed on the product packaging or in the instruction sheet enclosed with the medicine box before starting treatment. Store Ciospan at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or high humidity. If Ciospan is past its expiration date, dispose of it according to the instructions of your healthcare provider. If the tablet shows signs of color change, shape change or mold, the patient should stop using it immediately. Do not arbitrarily use drugs for pregnant women or nursing mothers without a doctor's prescription. Because the drug can affect the development as well as the health of the fetus and nursing infant. Avoid taking Ciospan while driving or operating machinery and other devices. Because the drug has the risk of causing dizziness, drowsiness and drowsiness,... Inform the doctor about other medicines that the patient is taking, including supplements, dietary supplements, vitamins and herbs. The doctor will consider the risk of drug interactions, thereby giving advice on adjusting the dose or replacing other drugs that are more suitable for the patient. Above is all information about Ciospan medicine, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Ciospan treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
