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Philbibif Day is a combination medicine, commonly used to relieve symptoms caused by upper respiratory infections in adults and children over 12 years of age. Let's learn about the effects and notes when using the drug through the article below.
1. Uses of the drug Philbibif Day
Ingredients of the drug Philbibif Day include Acetaminophen 325mg, Dextromethorphan HBr 10mg, Phenylephrine HCI 5mg and excipients: Polyethylene glycol 400, Polyethylene glycol 600, Propylene glycol, Povidon, Gelatin, Concentrated Glycerin, D-sorbitol, Blue No. Red No. 40, Ethyl vanillin and Purified Water. The drug is in the form of soft capsules.
Philbibif Day drug works thanks to the main active ingredients such as:
Paracetamol or Acetaminophen: This is a pain reliever, antipyretic of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory group. Used to reduce fever and relieve pain caused by diseases such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, flu... the drug only lowers body temperature in patients with fever, rarely hypothermia in normal people. Dextromethorphan: This is an antitussive drug. Has an inhibitory effect on the cough reflex due to inhibition of the cough center. Commonly used in dry cough, irritant cough and chronic dry cough. Phenylephrine: This is a substance with sympathomimetic effects, causing vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure, reducing nasal congestion and edema of the nasal conjunctiva.
2. Indications and contraindications of the drug Philbibif Day
Indications:
Philbibif Day medicine is used to relieve flu symptoms such as headache, sore throat, muscle pain, joint pain, fever accompanied by cough, stuffy nose, runny nose; Rhinitis... Contraindications:
Patients are sensitive to any ingredient of the drug. Children under 12 years old. Acute respiratory failure, hypertension, coronary heart disease. Severe liver disease or progressive liver failure, unexplained elevations of liver enzymes. Are taking or have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 14 days. Patients often suffer from anemia, deficiency of G6PD enzyme.
3. How to use and dose Philbibif Day
How to use: The drug is taken orally at any time, without regard to food. Each dose should be spaced at least 4-6 hours apart.
Dosage:
Adults and children > 12 years old: Take 2 tablets / time, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take more than 6 tablets every 24 hours. Elderly people > 65 years old: It is necessary to use the drug under the direction of a doctor. Overdose: When using Philbibif Day in high doses, for a long time or in combination with other drugs with similar ingredients, overdose. Philbibif Day overdose causes symptoms such as restlessness, anorexia, fatigue, jaundice... severe liver failure and hepatocellular necrosis. Patients should be taken to a medical facility immediately if symptoms of overdose occur.
4. Undesirable effects of the drug Philbibif Day
Side effects that may occur when patients take the drug include:
Common side effects such as restlessness, anxiety, skin rash or urticaria. Uncommon: Nausea, feeling of dizziness, hypertension with pulmonary edema, arrhythmia, bradycardia, peripheral/visceral vasoconstriction, respiratory depression, delusional hallucinations, corneal opacity. Rare: Focal myocarditis, subpericardial hemorrhage, gastrointestinal disturbances, drug-induced odd behavior, central nervous system depression, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions may be encountered such as Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic skin necrosis..., hematopoietic disorders. In case of repeated taking with large doses of Acetaminophen or due to long-term use, there is a risk of inflammation and necrosis of liver cells. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you experience unwanted effects when taking the drug for advice and treatment.
5. Notes when using the drug Philbibif Day
Do not take more than the recommended dose or for a long time without consulting a doctor.
This is a symptomatic treatment, if there is no improvement, you need to see a doctor to combine other measures. If sore throat is severe, painful, lasts more than 2 days, accompanied by fever, severe headache, rash, nausea, vomiting, you should stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention. If symptoms do not improve well within 7 days or get worse, also see a doctor.
Use caution in the elderly, pregnant and lactating women. Medicines should be taken as directed and only when absolutely necessary.
Use with caution in patients with liver disease because the ingredient contains Acetaminophen, causing liver cell damage when taking more than 6 tablets/24 hours or taking it with other drugs containing Acetaminophen or when the patient drinks alcohol.
Interactions with other drugs:
Interactions with anticoagulants: Acetaminophen may slightly increase prothrombin time. Phenobarbital: Increases the hepatotoxicity of Acetaminophen. Central nervous system depressants: May enhance the CNS depressant effect when co-administered with Dextromethorphan. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and beta-blockers enhance the sympathomimetic effects of the Phenylephrine component. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container, in a cool dry place below 30°C, out of the reach of children and light.
Hopefully, with the above information, you know what Philbibif Day is and how it works. If you have any questions about taking the medicine, you should consult your doctor/pharmacist for more information.
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