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Phazandol is an over-the-counter OTC drug, commonly used in cases of mild pain, fever and symptoms of colds and flu. Phazandol is also recommended for the symptomatic relief of pain from non-severe arthritis. Let's find out more details about the uses, usage and notes when using Phazandol through the article below.
1. What is Phazandol?
Phazandol drug belongs to the group of pain relievers, antipyretics, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to treat Gout and joint diseases. The drug has the active ingredient Paracetamol 500 mg as the active ingredient.
Phazandol is a product of Phuc Vinh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company - VIETNAM, prepared in the form of film-coated tablets packed in boxes of 10 blisters, 15 blisters x 12 tablets.
Phazandol is an OTC drug - an over-the-counter medicine from a doctor, with a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.
2. What are the effects of Phazandol?
Phazandol is used in the following cases:
Pain relief, fever reduction Headache, tension headache, migraine Back pain, rheumatic pain, muscle pain Abdominal pain, sore throat, toothache. Reduce fever in cold and flu symptoms. Pain from arthritis.
3. Dosage and how to use Phazandol
Paracetamol is widely used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever. Phazandol is prepared in the form of tablets and taken orally with a moderate amount of boiled and cooled water.
Dosage of the drug:
Adults (including the elderly), children over 12 years old:
Usual dose 500mg - 1g Paracetamol (1-2 tablets/time), every 4-6 hours if necessary. The maximum dosage should not exceed 4000mg daily. Do not take Phazandol with other drugs containing Paracetamol. The minimum interval between doses is about 4 hours. Children 6-11 years:
Usual dose is 250-500 mg Paracetamol every 4 to 6 hours if needed. The maximum dose should not exceed 60 mg/kg/day, divided into several doses, each time 10-15 mg/kg body weight used in 24 hours. No overdose specified. Do not take with other drugs containing Paracetamol. Do not take more than 4 doses of Phazandol in 24 hours. The minimum interval between doses is 4 hours. The maximum time to take Paracetamol without consulting a doctor or pharmacist is 3 days. Children < 6 years old:
Phazandol is not recommended for children < 6 years old. Liver failure, kidney failure:
People with liver failure should use paracetamol with caution and should use it at the lowest dose without prolonged use. People with kidney failure should take the drug every 6-8 hours.
4. Contraindications to taking Phazandol
Phazandol should not be used in cases where the patient has a history of hypersensitivity, allergy to Paracetamol or to any of the excipients of the drug.
5. What are some effects of Phazandol?
During the use of Phazandol, patients may experience some unwanted side effects that may occur such as:
Thrombocytopenia, skin hypersensitivity reactions, erythema, Angioedema, Stevens Johnson syndrome, Bronchospasm. common in patients who are sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs. Abnormalities in the liver. Please inform your doctor, pharmacist of any unwanted effects that patients experience when taking Phazandol.
6. Pay attention to precautions when using Phazandol for treatment
To ensure safety when using the drug, patients should refer to some of the following notes:
There have been reports of an increased risk of liver damage of Paracetamol in patients with liver diseases. . Patients diagnosed with liver or kidney failure should consult their doctor or pharmacist before taking Paracetamol. If unusual symptoms appear during prolonged use, stop taking the drug and consult your doctor. Keep Phazandol out of reach of children and store at a temperature < 30 degrees C. Do not use Paracetamol when it has expired or shows signs of expiration. Phazandol belongs to the line of over-the-counter OTC drugs, commonly used in cases of mild pain, fever and symptoms of colds and flu. To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take the drug exactly as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.
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