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Dolcontral belongs to the group of pain relievers (with narcotics), the main ingredient is Pethidine hydrochloride. Adhering to the indications and doses of Dolcontral will help patients improve treatment effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. How does Dolcontral work?
Dolcontral drug is used to treat severe, very severe pain such as:
Acute myocardial infarction; After surgery; Acute Glaucoma; Pain due to other causes such as: Cancer, pain during labor, stomach and intestinal smooth muscle spasms, pre-anesthesia and additional anesthesia...
2. Contraindications of Dolcontral
Dolcontral drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to the ingredients contained in Dolcontral. Pregnant women in the first 3 months; Women who are breastfeeding; Infants and children under 1 year of age; People who are dependent on strong pain relievers (except cancer). People who are detoxing and using addictive drugs.
3. Dosage and how to use Dolcontral
How to use: Dolcontral is administered intravenously, subcutaneously or intramuscularly at a slow rate (1 ampoule within 1 minute).
Dosage:
For adults: Single dose, 100mg intravenous or subcutaneous, 150mg intramuscular dose. Maximum 1 day is 300mg (intravenous) or 500mg subcutaneously, intramuscularly. For children: 1–1.5mg/kg body weight subcutaneously. Note: Dolcontral dosage above is for reference only. The specific dose of Dolcontral depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose of Dolcontral, patients should consult their doctor or healthcare professional.
How to deal with missed dose or overdose of Dolcontral:
In case of missed dose of Dolcontral, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Dolcontral and use a new dose. When using Dolcontral drug overdose, it is necessary to stop the drug immediately and notify the doctor for timely treatment.
4. Dolcontral side effects
When using Dolcontral, patients may experience unwanted effects such as:
Change in heart rate; Hypotension; Bronchospasm ; pupillary stenosis; Hiccup; Headache ; Pain and swelling at the injection site; Sleepy; Suppression of the respiratory system; Vomit. If you experience the above symptoms, you should stop using Dolcontral and notify your doctor or pharmacist for appropriate treatment.
5. Dolcontral drug interactions
Dolcontral may have drug interactions if combined with:
Other strong pain relievers; Phenothiazine derivatives; Alcohol; Drugs Barbiturates ; Sleeping pills; Pentazocin drug; Buprenophine drug. Therefore, before being prescribed Dolcontral, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs they are using, including dietary supplements. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate prescription.
6. Notes when using Dolcontral
Caution should be exercised when administering Dolcontral to people who drive or operate machinery. Dolcontral should be used with caution in people with severe liver and kidney failure. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their doctor before taking Dolcontral. Absolutely do not use when Dolcontral has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Dolcontral drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Dolcontral at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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