Uses of Methorfar 15 mg

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1. What is Methorfar 15?

Methorfar 15 belongs to the group of cough medicines, with the main ingredients being Dextromethorphan 15mg, Chlorpheniramine 4mg and Guaifenesin 100mg. In particular, the active ingredient Dextromethorphan acts on the cough center in the medulla oblongata to relieve coughs. In addition, Dextromethorphan provides temporary relief of coughs by mildly irritating the bronchi and throat during bouts of the common cold or when inhaled irritants.
Methorfar 15mg is made in the form of film-coated tablets and is indicated for use in the following cases:
Symptomatic treatment of coughs when the bronchi and throat are irritated by the common cold or by inhalation or contact. with stimulants. Chronic cough, cough without phlegm. In combination with other drugs in the treatment of symptoms of upper respiratory tract disease.

2. Usage and dosage of Methorfar 15 mg

How to use Methorfar 15 mg is to take the tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water. Specific dosage is as follows:
Children 3 - 6 years old: 1 tablet / time, maximum 2 tablets / day and each time taken 12 hours apart. Children 6 - 12 years old: 1 tablet/time, 3-4 tablets/day, maximum 4 tablets/day and take 6-8 hours apart each time. Children over 12 years old and adults: 2 tablets/time, maximum 8 tablets/day and each time taken 6-8 hours apart. Note, the maximum duration of treatment in people at risk of respiratory failure, cough with phlegm is 7 days. Overdose of Methorfar 15 can cause symptoms such as respiratory depression, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, nystagmus, blurred vision, hallucinations, convulsions, ataxia, urinary retention. At that time, the patient should be supported by intravenous naloxone 2mg and a total dose of 10mg in case of needing a booster injection.

3. Side effects of Methorfar 15 mg

Methorfar 15 mg can cause some unwanted side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Fatigue, flushing, dizziness, tachycardia, nausea. Uncommon: Urticaria. If you see any unusual symptoms when using Methorfar 15 mg, you should stop using it and contact your doctor, pharmacist or go to a medical facility for appropriate treatment, to avoid affecting life and health.

4. Some notes when taking Methorfar 15 mg

Do not use Methorfar 15 mg in people with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug, people using MAO inhibitors, children under 3 years old. People with chronic cough, a lot of cough with phlegm due to smoking habits, people with asthma, emphysema, people with respiratory failure, children with allergies need to be cautious in using Methorfar 15. Use Methorfar 15 in high doses and in Long-term exposure can lead to drug dependence. Pregnant or nursing women should not take Methorfar 15 mg and ethanol. Limit activities that require high concentration such as driving, operating machinery, because Methorfar 15 can cause drowsiness, dizziness, headache. Drugs Methorfar 15 mg may interact with drugs: enhance the CNS depressant effect when used concurrently; Increased side effects of the drug when used with Quinidine. To limit and avoid the effects of drug interactions, before taking Methorfar 15 mg, patients need to tell their doctor/pharmacist about their medical history as well as medications (including prescription and non-prescription drugs). prescription), functional foods or herbs have been used. The use of the drug Methorfar 15 mg is to relieve the symptoms of cough caused by the throat and bronchi that are stimulated by weather, allergic factors. In particular, the drug is also very effective in dry cough without phlegm, chronic cough.
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