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Qamasol belongs to the group of drugs acting on the respiratory tract, which is made in the form of tablets. The main ingredient of Qamasol is Ambroxol hydrochloride, which is indicated in the treatment of sinusitis, acute and chronic bronchitis...
1. What is Qamasol?
Qamasol medicine has the main ingredient Ambroxol, which is a metabolite of Bromhexin that has an expectorant and mucolytic effect. However, this use still needs to be proven and found more sufficient evidence. In studies found, Ambroxol's effect improved symptoms and reduced exacerbations in bronchitis. Moreover, the most recent studies also show the effect of the drug in patients with mild and moderate pulmonary obstruction.2. Indications and contraindications of Qamasol
Qamasol is indicated for use in the treatment of cases of difficulty in expectoration of sputum due to thick bronchial secretions caused by acute or chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis, laryngitis, inflammation sinuses.Qamasol is also indicated in the treatment before and after surgery to avoid respiratory complications.
However, Qamasol is also contraindicated in some cases of hypersensitivity to the drug's ingredients or cases of gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney failure,...
3. Dosage and how to use Qamasol
Qamasol is to be taken orally after a meal. For adults, the recommended dose is 1 tablet/time, 3 times/day. In case of long-term treatment, you can use Qamasol with a dose of 1 tablet / time, 2 times / day.
In case of using Qamasol for children, the recommended therapeutic dose should be used 3 times a day and 1⁄2 tablets each time.
Note: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Qamasol is for reference only. Therefore, before using Qamasol, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
4. Management of forgetting/overdosing Qamasol
If you miss a dose of Qamasol, use it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Qamasol and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not use a double dose of Qamasol, because it can cause an overdose. To overcome the situation of missing doses of Qamasol, patients can set alarms or ask relatives to remind them.
In case of accidental overdose of Qamasol and some unwanted signs, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. However, family members can apply some preliminary treatment measures for Qamasol poisoning such as: gastric lavage and vomiting. Then take the patient to a medical facility for treatment.
5. Side effects when using Qamasol
Qamasol medicine may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, the side effects of Qamasol can vary from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Qamasol include: Digestive disturbances, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, dry nose and mouth, increased salivation, runny nose, difficulty urinating... Side effects This may occur at the start of treatment or after an increase in the dose of Qamasol. Usually, side effects from Qamasol can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Qamasol can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear after just a few minutes of using Qamasol or longer for a few days. When serious side effects appear such as: facial swelling, skin rash, fever, difficulty breathing ... the patient should stop using Qamasol and go to a medical facility for immediate medical assistance.
Some notes during the use of Qamasol:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Qamasol. Patients should be advised to use Qamasol from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Qamasol may change how it works as well as increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, the patient should provide the doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs, ... Should be cautious when using Qamasol for Patients with pathological conditions such as liver failure, kidney failure... Above are important information about Qamasol drug, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve effective results. the best.
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