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Doltuxil F is a pain reliever and fever reducer whose main ingredients are Paracetamol, Dextromethorphan and Loratadine. Medicines can replace aspirin in some cases. Therefore, to ensure safety, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the consulting doctor.
1. What is Doltuxil F?
What is Doltuxil F? Doltuxil F drug is indicated to help patients relieve pain, reduce fever in a number of diseases such as cold, cough, fever, flu,...
Doltuxil F drug has the main ingredient is
Paracetamol 500mg. Dextromethorphan 15mg. Loratadine 5mg. In addition to the main ingredients mentioned above, Doltuxil F also contains excipients just enough for one tablet. Doltuxil F is available in the form of film-coated tablets.
Uses of the main ingredients in Doltuxil F are as follows:
Paracetamol is an effective and very popular pain reliever and fever reducer. The drug can replace aspirin, but does not have the same pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects as this drug. At the indicated therapeutic dose, Paracetamol rarely affects the organs in the body, and rarely changes the concentration of gastric juice or irritates and damages the mucosa. In addition, Paracetamol has a selective effect on the enzyme Cyclooxygenase in the central nervous system. Dextromethorphan is an active ingredient that relieves cough symptoms, because it acts at the cough center in the medulla oblongata. When using this active ingredient, it will be combined with other drugs to treat pathologies, as well as respiratory symptoms. Loratadine acts on peripheral H1-Histamine receptors, but has no effect on the central nervous system. Accordingly, this active ingredient has the effect of reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis. In particular, Loratadine also works to reduce itching, urticaria caused by Histamine.
2. Indications and contraindications of Doltuxil F
Patients need to consult the indications and contraindications of Doltuxil F before using.
2.1. Indications of Doltuxil F What does Doltuxil F do? Thanks to the above active ingredients, Doltuxil F is indicated in the following cases:
Indicated in cases of pain relief, antipyretic in flu, cough, fever, .. Treatment of cough, headache , joint pain, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, allergic rhinitis, 2.2. Contraindications Doltuxil F is contraindicated in the following cases:
Children under 6 years of age. Patients with hypersensitivity to one or all of the ingredients in Doltuxil F. Pregnant women Women who are breastfeeding. Normally, if a patient is sensitive to any of the ingredients in Doltuxil F, the doctor will not prescribe this medicine. However, there are also some other cases that will be specified in the Doltuxil F package insert or the prescription that the doctor prescribes. Therefore, the contraindications to Doltuxil F are absolute contraindications. It is not for any reason that contraindications can be flexible.
3. Usage and dosage of Doltuxil F
3.1. How to take Doltuxil F Doltuxil F drug is made in the form of tablets, so the drug is taken orally, the patient should take it after a meal and do not crush the tablet. Instead, you should take the tablet whole, so as not to break the structure of Doltuxil F. This will reduce the effect of drug absorption in the stomach.
3.2. Dosage of the drug Doltuxil F Dosage of the drug Doltuxil F is referred to as follows:
Adults and children older than 12 years: Dosage is 1 tablet each time, 2 times a day. Children from 6 to 12 years old: The recommended dose is 1 tablet per day in the morning after meals. It should be noted: The dosage of Doltuxil F listed above is for reference only, patients should not arbitrarily apply it, but need to strictly follow the instructions and dosage of the doctor or pharmacist advising on how to use it. effective medicine.
4. Doltuxil F . drug side effects
During the use of Doltuxil F, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Digestive system: Digestive disorders, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, .. Skin: Redness, itching, skin rash, rash,... In particular, in some cases, patients may experience allergic reactions such as severe anaphylaxis and need to be treated. emergency care as soon as possible.
When using Doltuxil F, patients who experience the above side effects or other side effects not listed, need to see a doctor as soon as possible for advice and change in dosage, function appropriate amount and type of drug.
5. Doltuxil F . drug interactions
Currently, there have not been any studies related to Doltuxil F drug interactions with foods, drinks or other drugs. However, to ensure safety, patients should not combine multiple drugs to combine without a doctor's prescription.
In addition, in order to avoid drug interactions, the patient should inform the doctor about the herbal medicines, herbal medicines, and functional foods being used so that the doctor can consider and give the correct prescriptions. right.
6. Notes when using Doltuxil F
Before using Doltuxil F, the patient should pay attention to the following issues:
Before being prescribed by a doctor to use Doltuxil F, the patient should inform the doctor about his/her medical history. , hypersensitivity reactions to the ingredients and active ingredients in the drug. Do not abuse drugs, stop taking them midway, avoid causing unnecessary harm. If you forget a dose, take the dose of Doltuxil F as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your usual dose of Doltuxil F. Never take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Patients need to use Doltuxil F at the correct dose, not to exceed the prescribed dose. Do not use Doltuxil F with expired, distorted, original color change. You do not arbitrarily throw the medicine indiscriminately, but need to refer to the effective treatment. Pregnant and lactating women: Because the safety of using Doltuxil F has not been determined in this subject, the patient absolutely should not use the drug, avoiding danger to the fetus and nursing infant. People who drive and operate machinery often: Because this subject needs high concentration, when using Doltuxil F, it is necessary to consult a doctor, pharmacist before use. Store Doltuxil F in a cool, dry place, not exposed to direct sunlight, too high air humidity. Keep medication out of reach of children and household pets. Doltuxil F is a pain reliever and fever reducer whose main ingredients are Paracetamol, Dextromethorphan and Loratadine. The drug can replace Aspirin, but does not have the same pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects as this drug. Besides, in the process of using the drug can occur some side effects, or improper use can cause overdose. Therefore, to ensure safety as well as improve treatment effectiveness, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use contained in the medicine box or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Absolutely do not abuse, use too much harmful to health and unpredictable complications.
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