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Decamol is indicated for the treatment of flu symptoms, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis,... So how to use Decamol? Let's find out the necessary information about Decamol through the article below.
1. What is Decamol?
Drug group: Pain reliever, antipyretic,
Dosage form: Tablets
Packing: 1 box of medicine with 5 blisters, each blister of 20 tablets
Ingredients:
Paracetamol 500 mg; Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg; Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg Registration number: VD-21038-14
Manufacturer: Meyer-BPC - Vietnam Joint Venture Company
2. Uses of Decamol
2.1 What does Decamol do? Paracetamol: Used in the treatment of fever and pain relief. Chlorpheniramine maleate: belongs to the group of antihistamines, works by competitive antagonism mechanism and pushes histamine out of the H1 receptor, reducing and losing the effect of histamine when it is secreted too much in the inflammatory response. Therefore, it is used in the treatment of diseases related to the immune mechanism such as allergic rhinitis. Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic drug that acts on alpha1-adrenergic receptors. It works by reducing congestion, edema, and swelling in the nose, clearing the airways, making it easier for patients to breathe and comfortable with rhinitis, stuffy nose.
With the above mechanisms when combining these 3 ingredients, it increases the healing effect of the drug.
2.2 Indication of Decamol Drug Decamol is usually indicated for the following cases:
Allergic rhinitis, flu, fever, cough with white phlegm,... Upper respiratory tract diseases such as: vasomotor rhinitis, inflammation sinus . Treatment of symptoms: runny nose, snorting, inflammation of the mucous membranes secreted by the flu. 2.3 Dosage - How to use Decamol Dosage:
Adults: 1-2 tablets/1 time, can be used 3-4 times a day. Do not take more than 8 Decamol tablets per day. Children from 7-12 years old: 0.5-1 tablet/time, 3 times a day, divided into 3 meals. Children from 2 to 6 years old: recommended dose 0.5 tablets / time, 3 times a day divided into 3 meals. Note that the interval between doses of Decamol should be at least 4-6 hours apart.
Patients with impaired liver and kidney function: need to adjust the dose of Decamol.
How to use:
Decamol is made in the form of tablets and is taken orally. Due to the structure of the drug has an outer shell to avoid the destruction of stomach acid, so when taking the drug, you should drink the whole Decamol tablet, do not crush the tablet. How to use: take Decamol with about 100ml of boiled and cooled water. Time of drug use: should be taken after meals to avoid stomach irritation. 2.4 Overdose and treatment Overdose of the drug will cause some symptoms such as: Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, cyanosis of the skin, CNS stimulation, psychosis, convulsions,... If detected any If you have any unusual symptoms, go to a medical facility immediately for prompt treatment.
3. Contraindications of the drug Decamol
Contraindicated for people who are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug or who have a history of allergy to similar drugs like Decamol. Do not use for people with G6PD deficiency. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There are no studies showing that Decamol is completely harmless to mother and fetus. Severe decline in liver and kidney function, dialysis, hepatic coma.
4. Decamol side effects
Although Decamol is highly safe, it rarely causes unwanted effects. However, in fact, there have also been cases where the symptoms are not good such as:
Allergic reactions: such as urticaria, rash, erythema, sometimes more severe, may have the opposite effect causing fever, mucosal damage. Side effects due to phenylephrine: common neurological disorders such as mental excitability, restlessness, anxiety, fatigue, dizziness,... Side effects due to clophenyramine: different sedative effects cause Drowsiness, patients may fall asleep or deep sleep, sometimes experience dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue... these effects occur more often if treatment is interrupted.
5. Drug interactions
Due to the composition of the drug has 3 main components, there may be incompatibilities when used with the active ingredients in the drug. According to studies, there are some drugs that are incompatible with Decamol:
Anticoagulants coumarin and derivatives of indandion: when used together with Decamol may increase the anticoagulant effect. Anticonvulsant sedatives such as barbiturates, phenytoin, ... when used together can increase the analgesic effect but cause toxicity to liver cells. When used with Phenytoin can cause phenytoin toxicity because chlorpheniramine inhibits metabolism.
6. Notes when using Decamol
Notes and cautions
Avoid or limit alcohol while using Decamol. After using Decamol for a long time, it is recommended to re-evaluate liver and kidney function, especially for people with impaired liver and kidney function. Due to the anti-secretory effect of Chlorpheniramine, the drug can easily cause dry mouth and urinary retention, so if using Decamol for a long time, it is recommended to check the oral and urinary system. Decamol should be used with caution in the elderly and people with concomitant cardiovascular disease because the drug has a component that slows the heart rate. Drivers and machine operators: Decamol causes drowsiness, headache, dizziness, so you should not work immediately after taking the drug.
Use on pregnant women and lactating mothers
For pregnant and lactating women, the benefits and risks of taking the drug should be weighed.
The article has provided information on what Decamol is used for, dosage and precautions for use. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Decamol exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Decamol in a dry place, the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius and out of the reach of small children.
