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Faymasld drug has the main active ingredient Racecadotril with a concentration of 10mg and other excipients in a sufficient amount. This is a medicine made in the form of effervescent nuggets. Packing is a box of 20 packs, each pack contains 1.5g. Faymasld is used to treat diarrhea.
1. What is Faymasld?
What is Faymasld drug? Faymasld drug has the main active ingredient Racecadotril with a concentration of 10mg and other excipients in a sufficient amount. This is a medicine made in the form of effervescent nuggets. Packing is a box of 20 packs, each pack contains 1.5g. Faymasld is used to treat diarrhea.
1.1. Pharmacodynamics of the main active ingredient Racecadotril Racecadotril is a prodrug that requires hydrolysis to the active substance thiorphan, which inhibits enkephalinase located in cell membranes, especially the small intestinal epithelium, with anti-secretory effects in intestine reduces water and electrolyte loss, indicated in the treatment of acute diarrhea. Racecadotril does not reduce intestinal motility and therefore does not cause constipation after treatment. When treated with drugs containing the main active ingredient Racecadotril rarely requires supportive treatment (to relieve abdominal pain, vomiting ..). Use in combination with rehydration solution and electrolytes oresol will quickly relieve symptoms of diarrhea and shorten the duration of treatment. 1.2. Pharmacokinetics of the active substance Racecadotril Absorption: The drug Racecadotril is rapidly absorbed orally. The effect begins to take effect about 30 minutes after taking the medicine. The mean half-life is 3 hours. Distribution: 90% of the active metabolite of Racecadotril is bound to plasma proteins, mainly to albumin. Metabolism: The mean elimination half-life of the drug Racecadotril, measured based on plasma enkephalinase inhibition, is approximately 3 hours. Racecadotril is rapidly hydrolysed to the active metabolite Thiorphan, which is then further converted to inactive metabolites. Elimination: Racecadotril is eliminated as active and inactive metabolites. Elimination is mainly by the kidney and a much lower percentage is eliminated in the faeces. Elimination of the active substance through the lungs is negligible.
2. What are the effects of Faymasld?
What does Faymasld do? Faymasld is indicated for treatment in the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of acute diarrhea in adults, infants (over 3 months old) and children. In cases where the cause of the diarrhea is treated, Faymasld can be used as an adjunct therapy.
3. Usage and dosage of the drug Faymasld
3.1. Dosage for adults The initial dose is 100mg/time, regardless of the time of oral administration. Then use 100 mg x 3 times / day, before each main meal and the duration of treatment does not exceed 7 days. In combination with rehydration and electrolyte therapy. If signs and symptoms persist for more than 7 days. Note: The total amount of medicine used in a day is best less than 4 tablets. If the signs and symptoms of the disease persist after taking the drug for 7 days, you should see a doctor for advice and treatment.
3.2. Dosage for children Children should take the drug in powder form to drink, the content can be 10mg or 30mg. Dosage is determined according to the body weight of each child: 1.5 mg/kg body weight/dose (equivalent to 1 to 2 sachets), 3 times a day, equally spaced.
Children under 9 kg: take 1 pack of 10 mg x 3 times Children 9-13 kg: take 2 packs of 10 mg x 3 times Children 13 -27 kg: take 1 pack of 30mg x 3 times/day Children over 27kg : take 2 sachets of 30 mg x 3 times / day Continue treatment according to the prescribed dose until the child's stool returns to normal. The average duration of treatment did not exceed 7 days.
3.3. Dosage for other subjects No dose adjustment is required for the elderly. Target audience is adults over 15 years old. Note that the therapeutic dose as mentioned above is for reference only. Therefore, you need to pay attention to strictly follow the instructions of your doctor during treatment.
4. Racecadotril overdose and management
In case of Faymasld overdose: There have been no reported cases of Faymasld overdose. For adult users, a single dose of over 2 g, equivalent to 20 times the therapeutic dose, has been used and no undesirable effects have been described. The treatment in case of overdose is to actively monitor the symptoms to take timely measures. In case of missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is too close to your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time. You should note that absolutely do not take the drug twice the prescribed treatment dose.
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Faymasld
During the use of Faymasld, you may experience some unwanted effects, specifically as follows:
Common such as headache, fever, drowsiness, vomiting, nausea. Uncommon as rash, red rash on the skin. Rarely, erythema, skin rash, urticaria on the skin surface. Unspecified frequency such as erythema multiforme, tongue edema, facial edema, eyelid edema, angioedema, urticaria. When unexpected side effects appear due to the use of Faymasld, you need to actively consult your treating doctor for proper and specific treatment methods.
6. Faymasld drug interactions
Currently, the information on drug interactions of Faymasld is very limited. Therefore, in the process of using, it is necessary to pay attention to foods and drinks such as alcohol, soft drinks or stimulants such as cigarettes, pipe tobacco, tea, nicotine.
In addition, you need to actively provide information on all drugs that have been, are and are intended to be used so that the doctor can advise on rational, safe and effective drug use.
7. Some notes when using Faymasld
7.1. Contraindications of the drug Faymasld Faymasld drug is contraindicated in the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity or sensitivity to the main active ingredient Racecadotril or any other ingredient of the drug. Sucrose-containing medicinal products should be contraindicated in people with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or saccharase-isomaltase deficiency. People who develop angioedema while taking ACE inhibitors (Captopril, Lisinopril, Lerindopril, Enalapril, Ramipril) should not use this medicine. 7.2. Some notes when using Faymasld drug Faymasld drug should not be used in cases where there is blood or pus in the stool. The fact that the patient has a fever may indicate an infection or other serious illness, warranting treatment of the cause (i.e. use of antibiotics) or further identification of the cause. Faymasld can be used concurrently with antibiotics in acute bacterial diarrhea as an additional treatment. Faymasld should not be used in case of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and chronic diarrhea due to insufficient data. Caution should be exercised when using Faymasld in people with liver or kidney failure because clinical data are not available. Faymasld reduces bioavailability in people with persistent vomiting. Faymasld is indicated for the treatment of diarrhea. This medication does not replace a child's need for water. In addition, it is very important to perform rehydration during diarrhea. Rehydration also depends on the age, weight and severity of the diarrhea for each specific person.
7.3. Special use subjects For people driving and operating machinery: Faymasld can cause drowsiness, even headache, dizziness although this condition is very rare. Therefore, it should be used with caution for those who require high concentration when working. For pregnant women: Currently, there are not enough studies on the use of Faymasld in pregnant women. Some of the studies performed have yet to show any harmful effects on the animals. Therefore, to ensure safety for both mother and fetus, it is best not to use Faymasld unless directed by a doctor to treat the disease. For lactating women: To date, there is not enough information to evaluate the use of Faymasld in lactating women. Therefore, the drug should not be used on this subject.
8. How to store Faymasld
Keep Faymasld out of reach of children and pets. Store this medication in a cool, dry location. Avoid exposing the medicine to direct sunlight or storing it in humid places. Faymasld's best storage temperature is below 30oC. Above is all information about the drug Faymasld, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Faymasld to treat the disease at home, because there may be unwanted side effects on health.
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