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There is a lot of different information on the market about Clophehadi, but it is not really complete and detailed. Below Vinmec would like to summarize information about Clophehadi uses, dosage, usage, ... Let's find out right here.
1. What is Clophehadi?
Clophehadi is an anti-parasitic, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-infective drug. The drug belongs to the group of over-the-counter drugs, so you can buy it without a prescription from your doctor.
Clophehadi is manufactured by Ha Tinh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - HADIPHAR (Vietnam). The main ingredients of Clophehadium include:
Chlorpheniramine maleate; Wheat starch; Lactose; PVP; Talc; Tartrazine; Ponceau. The drug is packaged in a box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets or a box of 1 vial / 100 tablets, a box of 25 blisters of 10 tablets, a box of 1 vial of 1000 tablets, a box of 50 blisters of 10 tablets, a box of 100 blisters of 10 tablets, a bottle of 500 tablets.
2. Uses of the drug Clophehad
Clophehadi contains the active ingredient Chlorpheniramine - an antagonist of Histamine H1 receptor that releases mediators that cause hypersensitivity and allergic symptoms. In addition, Clophehadi also inhibits the production of Acetylcholine
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3. Indications for use of Clophehad
Clophehadi is indicated in the following specific cases:
Skin allergies; Urticaria (whole body or on a certain part of the body: legs, hands, eyes...); Respiratory allergies: rhinitis, stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose,... Allergic weather; Food allergies; Allergy caused by insect stings... Only use Clophehadi in the above cases.
4. Dosage and how to use Clophehadi
Clophehadi is taken orally. You can take the medicine with filtered water, boiled and cooled water. Do not take the drug with preparations containing stimulants, alcohol, juice, milk, tea... Because it can affect the ingredients, cause interactions and increase side effects.
Dosage of Clophehadi is as follows:
Take 1 tablet at bedtime for the first dose. From the 2nd day take 3 tablets / time divided into 2 times a day. The course of treatment is usually 10 days; Children under 12 years of age, the recommended dose is 1⁄2 tablets/time, 2 to 3 times a day. For acute allergy cases, you can take 2 tablets divided 1-2 times a day. Clophehadi should be used in the right way and in the right dose.
5. Contraindications to Clophehad
Clophehadi is mainly used as a medicine to treat allergies. However, not all allergies can be used. Clophehadi is not used for the following subjects:Hypersensitivity or allergy to any ingredients or excipients in Clophehadi; Patients with glaucoma ; Men with an enlarged prostate gland; Subject is having an acute asthma attack; Patients with a history or current gastrointestinal problems such as gastric ulcer, pyloric obstruction; Newborns, premature babies When taking Clophehadi, if any abnormal clinical symptoms, stop using and notify the doctor for appropriate advice.
6. Clophehadi side effects
Clophehadi is an anti-allergic drug, but it can also cause unwanted side effects, including drug allergies. Some Clophehadi side effects include:
Drowsiness, somnolence, continuous dozing; Dizzy; People who are tired, lethargic; The side effects can be of different levels, so when using it, it is necessary to monitor the condition, promptly notify the doctor.
7. Interactions when taking Clophehad
Clophehadi can interact with many different drugs, so it should be used with caution.
Clophehadi can inhibit phenytoin metabolism, even lead to poisoning. Avoid combining Clophehadi with drugs that contain phenytoin; When used in combination with sedative drugs may increase the CNS depressant effect, therefore, should be considered when combining; Clophehadi used together with Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can increase the inhibitory effect of Acetylcholine secretion of antihistamines; Concomitant use with alcohol can increase the ability to inhibit the central nervous system; The interactions when taking Clophehadi with other drugs are quite complicated. Therefore, to ensure safety, please proactively notify the drugs you are using when taking Clophehadi.
8. Notes and cautions when using Clophehadi
Clophehadi has some notes and cautions when used such as:
People with a history of chronic lung disease; Pregnant and lactating women should consider using it when absolutely necessary, because Clophehadi is transmitted through breast milk and affects the fetus (the last 3 months of pregnancy); Driving and operating machinery should be considered because Clophehadi can cause severe drowsiness; In order to minimize the side effects when taking the drug, it is necessary to be very careful, although it is an over-the-counter drug, it is still advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
The above is information about Clophehadi uses, dosage, usage, drug interactions... Although Clophehadi is an anti-allergic drug, without a prescription, it still needs to be used with caution.
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