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Epofluden contains the active ingredients paracetamol, dextromethophan and loratadine. The drug is indicated in the treatment of flu symptoms including cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, nasal congestion, runny nose and tears... Let's learn about the uses and dosage of Epofluden. through the article below.1. Uses of Epofluden
Epofluden contains the active ingredients paracetamol, dextromethophan and loratadine, indicated in the treatment of all symptoms of colds, including fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, nasal congestion, joint pain, bleeding tears, runny nose.2. Dosage of Epofluden
Epofluden is taken orally, can be taken with or without food. Acetaminophen active ingredient in the drug is metabolized by the liver, so patients with a history of liver disease should reduce the dose of the drug as prescribed by the doctor.
Epofluden dose depends on the age and condition of the patient. Specifically as follows:
Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 1 tablet/time x 2 times/day; Children from 6 to 12 years old: Take 1⁄2 tablets/time x 2 times/day; Patients with liver failure, kidney failure: Take 1 tablet per day or every other day as directed by your doctor.
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3. Contraindications Epofluden
Contraindicated to use Epofluden drug in the following cases:
People who are sensitive to any component of Epofluden drug; Do not use the drug in children under 6 years old and patients with conditions including cough, asthma in people with asthma, glaucoma, respiratory failure, bladder neck obstruction, prostate enlargement; Drug ingredients containing paracetamol should be contraindicated in patients with a history of lung, heart, kidney or liver disease, patients with anemia or deficiency of the enzyme glucose - 6 - phosphatdehyrogenase; The drug ingredient contains dextromethophan, so it is contraindicated in patients being treated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors because of the risk of severe reactions such as dizziness, high fever, increased blood pressure, cerebral bleeding, even can even lead to death.
4. Note when using Epofluden
4.1. Undesirable effects Some unwanted effects may be encountered when using flu medicine Epofluden as follows:
Headache, fatigue, digestive disorders, dizziness; Allergic reactions such as skin rash, urticaria, redness, bronchospasm. 4.2. Precautions for use Do not use Epofluden for more than 7 days.
Do not use Epofluden in pregnant and lactating women.
Above is all the important information about Epofluden. You need to know in order to use the drug to become more effective.
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