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Dextanice is a drug belonging to the group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract. Dextanice is used in the treatment of a dry cough without phlegm, a chronic cough.1. What is dextanice?
Dextanice is a drug belonging to the group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract. Dextanice is used in the treatment of a dry cough without phlegm, a chronic cough. Dextanice is made in the form of hard capsules, packing box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets; bottle of 100 tablets. In each dextanice tablet, in addition to the main ingredient, dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5mg, dextanice also contains excipients just enough to help ensure the volume, solubility, and stability of a dextanice tablet.2. Uses of the drug Dextanice
Dextanice is usually indicated in the following specific cases:
Treatment of coughs caused by throat and bronchial irritation caused by the common cold or by inhalation of irritants. Treatment of dry cough without phlegm, chronic. Dextanice is often used in combination with many other drugs in the symptomatic treatment of upper respiratory tract infections. Dextanice has no expectorant effect. In addition, the drug Dextanice is also indicated in some other cases when prescribed by a doctor.
3. Contraindications of Dextanice
Dextanice should not be used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the drug Dextanice Patients taking drugs in the antidepressant class MAO (Inhibitor Mono) Amino Oxidase) such as: phenezin, isocarboxazid, moclobemide. Children under 2 years old.
4. Dosage and usage of Dextanice
Dextanice is used as prescribed by the doctor. You can refer to the dose of Dextanice as follows:
Dosage of Dextanice for adults and children over 12 years old: 30mg/time, the interval between 2 times is 6-8 hours, the maximum dose of Dextanice should not exceed 120mg/ 24 hours. Dosage of Dextanice for children from 6 to 12 years old: 15mg/time, the interval between 2 times is 6-8 hours, the maximum dose of Dextanice should not exceed 60mg/24 hours. Dosage of Dextanice for children from 2 to under 6 years old: 7.5mg/time, the interval between 2 times is 6-8 hours, the maximum dose of Dextanice is not more than 30mg/24 hours. What to do if you forget a dose of Dextanice? If you forget to take a dose of Dextanice, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose of Dextanice, skip the missed dose and take your next dose exactly as directed by your doctor. Never take a double dose of Dextanice to make up for a missed dose.
5. Dextanice side effects
Dextanice can cause many unwanted effects for users, including: dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, bronchospasm, itching, skin allergies, hives. , drowsiness, digestive disorders.
6. Caution
Dextanice drug is considered safe to use for pregnant women, does not pose any danger to the fetus, but caution should be exercised when using Dextanice during pregnancy. Use Dextanice only when absolutely necessary, under the supervision and guidance of your doctor. Avoid using Dextanice with ethanol for nursing women. Dextanice drug can cause dizziness, drowsiness, so after taking Dextanice, it is necessary to avoid jobs that require alertness and high concentration such as driving, operating machinery, .... Active ingredient dextromethorphan in Dextanice is associated with histamine release, so caution should be exercised when administering Dextanice to children with allergies. Prolonged use of high doses of Dextanice can cause abuse and dependence on dextromethorphan.
7. Drug interactions
When using Dextanice in combination with drugs that inhibit CYP2D6 enzymes such as amiodarone, haloperidol,... can reduce the metabolism of the active ingredient dextromethorphan in Dextanice in the liver, increase the concentration of dextromethorphan in the serum and increase the effect. harmful effects of dextromethorphan. When using Dextanice together with MAO inhibitors such as phenezin, isocarboxazid, moclobemide: increased adverse reactions. When Dextanice is used together with other CNS depressants, the CNS depressant effect may be enhanced. When Dextanice is administered with valdecoxib, the serum concentration of dextromethorphan is increased. Linezolid, memantine. Dextanice may interact with alcohol (a central nervous system depressant) to increase its CNS depressant effects.
8. Preservation of Dextanice
Store Dextanice at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, away from light and reach of children.
