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Cozytal medicine has the main ingredient is a mixture of Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine maleate. So what is the effect of the drug and how should Cozytal be used properly? The following article will answer these questions to help readers.
1. What is Cozytal?
Cozytal contains the main ingredients Acetaminophen and Chlorpheniramine maleate.
Paracetamol is also known as Acetaminophen or N - acetyl - p - aminophenol. This is an active metabolite of Phenacetin, an effective pain reliever and fever reducer that can replace aspirin. However, Paracetamol is not as effective in treating inflammation as Aspirin. At the same dose, Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic effects similar to Aspirin.
Paracetamol does not cause side effects on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, does not change the acid - base balance, does not irritate and cause stomach bleeding like when using drugs of the Salicylate group because Paracetamol does not work on the whole Cyclooxygenase only affects the Cyclooxygenase/Prostaglandin of the central nervous system.
Chlorpheniramine belongs to the group of H1 antihistamines and has very little sedative effect. In addition, Chlorpheniramine also has anti-acetylcholine side effects similar to other antihistamines.
2. Indications of Cozytal
Cozytal is indicated for the treatment of symptoms such as colds, cough, nasal congestion, headache, seasonal or year-round runny nose, allergic rhinitis, nasal congestion, sinus and laryngitis, and joint pain. not accompanied by fever, urticaria.3. How to use Cozytal
The drug is used orally with the dose depending on the age as follows:
In adults and children over 12 years old take 1-2 tablets / time, 2-3 times / day. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 years old use 1 tablet/time, 1-2 times/day.
4. Contraindications to the use of Cozytal
Do not use Cozytal for patients with the following conditions:
Patients with a history of sensitivity to Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine maleate, Dextromethorphan HBr. Patients with impaired liver and kidney function. The patient is suffering from an acute asthma attack. Patients with an enlarged prostate gland. Pregnant and lactating women, premature babies, infants.
5. Interactions between Cozytal and other drugs
Patients who use a lot of alcohol and long-term may increase the risk of liver toxicity when using Paracetamol. The group of anticonvulsants including Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Barbiturates have the ability to induce enzymes in the liver microsomes and increase the hepatotoxicity of Paracetamol due to increased drug metabolism. The potential for paracetamol to cause hepatotoxicity is significantly increased in patients receiving larger than recommended doses while taking anticonvulsants or isoniazid. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Cozytal medicine. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Cozytal exactly as directed by your doctor.
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