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Hacold is indicated for the treatment of fever and pain relief caused by colds and flu. The following article shares detailed information about the uses, usage and notes when using Hacold.
1. What is Hacold?
Hacold drug belongs to the group of analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, treating gout and bone and joint diseases. The drug has the main ingredients Paracetamol 325mg and Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg along with other active ingredients, just enough for 1 tablet.
Hacold is prepared in the form of tablets and packed in boxes of 25 blisters x 20 tablets or packed in bottles of 60 tablets.
2. Effects and indications of Hacold
2.1. Effects of Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Paracetamol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that relieves mild to moderate pain and fever. In addition, Paracetamol has analgesic effect for patients with mild arthritis. However, it is not effective when used to treat severe inflammation (inflammation of the joints). Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and reaches serum saturation within 30 minutes - 1 hour of dosing. Paracetamol is rapidly and evenly distributed in body tissues, with a half-life of about 2 hours. Metabolism in the liver. Excreted in the urine is mainly in the form of glucuronic conjugates. Paracetamol acts on the hypothalamus to produce heat under the effect of increasing peripheral blood flow and vasodilation. Chlorpheniramine is an H1 antihistamine used for patients with stuffy nose and allergic rhinitis. Chlorpheniramine is well absorbed after oral administration and appears in plasma within 30-60 minutes of dosing and is excreted mainly in the urine. Chlorpheniramine is rapidly and extensively metabolised and has a half-life of 12-15 hours of dosing. In patients with chronic renal failure, the half-life is prolonged. 2.2. Indications to use Hacold Hacold is used in the following cases:
Reduce fever, relieve pain due to colds and flu, Allergies, weather, stuffy nose, runny nose.
3. How to use Hacold
Hacold is in the form of tablets and is intended for oral use. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, do not crush, chew, break or crush the tablet.
Dosage of the drug:
In case of adults and children over 12 years old: take 2-4 tablets/day and divide into 2 oral doses. Children from 6 to 12 years old: take 2 tablets/day and divide into 2 doses.
4. Contraindications to taking Hacold
Hacold drug is not used in the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy to Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine or any of its ingredients. The patient was being treated with an MAOI or taking an MAOI for the past 2 weeks. Patients with liver and kidney failure. People who work in conditions of high concentration such as driving a car, driving a train, piloting an airplane, operating machinery. Bladder neck stenosis, Narrow angle glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia. Having anemia many times, having heart and lung disease, acute asthma attack.
5. Side effects of Hacold
During the use of Hacold, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Dry mouth Drowsiness Disorders of urinary regulation. Patients should immediately notify the doctor, pharmacist when the body appears abnormal symptoms, so that the treatment plan can be timely.
6. Hacold . drug interactions
Hacold drug when combined with some drug lines, food may occur drug interactions. It should be noted in combination with some of the following drugs:
During Hacold's use, if used with alcohol, it may cause serious side effects affecting the liver. Paracetamol when used in high doses for a long time will slightly increase the anticoagulant effect of Coumarin and Indandion. Do not take with other drugs containing the active ingredient Paracetamol. When combined with anticonvulsants may increase the toxicity of Paracetamol, due to increased metabolism of the drug into substances toxic to the liver. Isoniazid in combination with Paracetamol may also lead to an increased risk of hepatotoxicity. To ensure safety when using Hacold for treatment, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist of all medications, medications they are taking and other medical conditions they are having.
7. Notes when using Hacold
Before taking Hacold for treatment, patients need to refer to the following information:
Use Hacold with caution in patients with anemia, drinking a lot of alcohol, having urinary excretion disorders. Should not be used for a long time, if the patient experiences symptoms such as high fever above 39.5 degrees Celsius lasting 3 days or recurring, pain lasting more than 5 days, they should immediately consult a doctor for treatment. timely support. The safety of Paracetamol in pregnant women has not been reported. Therefore, Paracetamol should only be used for this subject when absolutely necessary. Studies have shown that no harmful effects have been found in nursing infants after maternal treatment with Paracetamol. The medicine should be stored in a dry place, away from moisture, out of direct sunlight and, at a safe distance from the reach of children. Hopefully, the information provided above will help patients get more useful information about the Hacold drug line. Patients should carefully read the drug instruction sheet and follow the instructions from the doctor, absolutely do not arbitrarily buy drugs to take home without a prescription from the doctor to minimize the side effects. affect the body.
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