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Pimaxol belongs to the group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract and is made in the form of a syrup. Pimaxol medicine containing the ingredients Dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin is indicated for the treatment of patients with cough caused by bronchitis, flu, colds, sore throat, laryngitis... However, during the treatment process. With Pimaxol medicine may experience some unwanted side effects. Therefore, before using Pimaxol, patients need to learn carefully and follow the doctor's instructions.
1. Mechanism of action of Pimaxol
What is Pimaxol? Pimaxol medicine contains the ingredients Dextromethorphan, Chlorpheniramine, Guaifenesin. Dextromethorphan has an effect similar to that of codeine, such as a cough suppressant acting on the cough center in the medulla oblongata, and less gastrointestinal side effects. Chlorpheniramine is an H1-histamine antagonist through competitive blocking of the H1-receptor of the effector cell.
2. Indications and contraindications for the use of Pimaxol
Pimaxol is indicated in the treatment of patients with cough caused by bronchitis, flu, colds, pharyngitis, pneumonia, tracheitis, laryngitis.Pimaxol is also used to relieve cough for people who often use tobacco, inhale respiratory irritants..
However, Pimaxol is also contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of this medicine. drugs, or the subjects used are children under 2 years of age, or patients with acute asthma, prostate enlargement, and neck.
3. Dosage and how to use Pimaxol
Pimaxol cough medicine is used for both adults and children. However, the dosage of Pimaxol is determined by age as well as medical condition.
In children from 2 to 6 years of age, the recommended dose of Pimaxol is usually 5ml of syrup and taken 3 to 4 times For children from 7 to 12 years old, the recommended dose of Pimaxol is 10ml and Take 3 to 4 times For adults and children over 12 years old, the recommended dose of Pimaxol is 15ml and takes 3 to 4 times. It should be noted: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Pimaxol is for reference only. Therefore, before using Pimaxol, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of missed dose and overdose of Pimaxol
If you miss a dose of Pimaxol, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Pimaxol and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Pimaxol, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missed doses, patients can set an alarm or ask a loved one to remind them.
In case of accidentally using Pimaxol drug in excess of the prescribed amount and showing some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the emergency room or see a doctor for treatment immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures when poisoning Pimaxol such as: gastric lavage, vomiting. Next, family members take the patient to a medical facility to treat symptoms.
5. Unwanted side effects when using Pimaxol
Pimaxol medicine can cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case Pimaxol can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Pimaxol include: fatigue, nausea, hangover, dizziness, digestive disorders, dry mouth, drowsiness... These side effects can occur at any time. starting treatment or after increasing the dose of Pimaxol. And usually the side effects from Pimaxol can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Pimaxol can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear within minutes of using Pimaxol or may be longer within a few days. When serious side effects appear such as: increased heart rate, ... the patient should stop using Pimaxol and should be taken to medical assistance immediately.
Some notes during the use of Pimaxol
Pimaxol may cause dizziness, vision loss, so it should be avoided for people who need high concentration or have to operate machinery. Pimaxol used for children should be carefully monitored to avoid overdose affecting the health of children. . For women who are pregnant and nursing, there are still no clear studies on the effects of the drug on the health of the fetus and pregnant woman as well as the ability of Pimaxol to pass through breast milk. Therefore, caution should still be exercised when using Pimaxol for this subject. Above is important information about Pimaxol, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to get the best effect.
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