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Rhethanol medicine is made in the form of hard capsules with the main ingredients being Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine maleate. The drug has analgesic and antipyretic effects, effective treatment of colds and flu, can be used for people from 6 years of age and older.1. What is Rhethanol?
Rhethanol medicine is made from 2 main ingredients: Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine maleate. In which:
Paracetamol is an analgesic - antipyretic. The drug acts on the thermoregulatory center in the hypothalamus, increasing thermogenesis due to vasodilation and increasing peripheral blood volume, reducing body temperature in febrile people. The drug also has an analgesic effect based on the mechanism of raising the patient's pain threshold; Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine. H1 receptor blockers by competitive mechanism help reduce edema, rash in hypersensitivity reactions such as allergy, anaphylaxis. Chlorpheniramine maleate also has anticholinergic effects. With its uses, Rhethanol medicine is often used for the following cases:
Need to relieve pain and reduce fever when suffering from: colds, body aches, chills, cough, runny nose; Treatment of flu symptoms: cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, joint pain, runny nose, stuffy nose, itchy eyes, watery eyes, sinusitis, rash, seasonal runny nose, rhinitis allergy .
2. Instructions on how to take Rhethanol
Rhethanol medicine is made in the form of hard capsules, taken orally. Rhethanol dosage reference as follows:
For adults and children >12 years old: Take 1 tablet of Rhethanol/time, take 1-3 times a day; For children from 6-12 years old: Take 1⁄2 tablets of Rhethanol/time, take 2 times a day. * Note:
The interval between 2 doses should be 4-6 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets/day; Do not arbitrarily take the drug for more than 4 consecutive days without the guidance of a doctor.
3. Rhethanol side effects
During treatment with Rhethanol, users may experience the following problems:
Fatigue; Dizziness headache ; Dry mouth; Digestive disorders ; urinary retention; Constipation; Gastritis; Pancreatitis; Change in hematological index. In addition, Rhethanol medicine can cause side effects on the skin although the incidence is not too high such as: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell syndrome, toxic skin necrosis syndrome (TEN) or acne rash syndrome Acute systemic pustulosis (AGEP).
When there are abnormal symptoms during drug treatment, the patient should immediately notify the doctor for timely advice and support.
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Contraindicated using Rhethanol for the following cases:
Children <6 years old; Hypersensitivity to drug components (Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine maleate); Pregnant; Women who are breastfeeding. Use special caution when using Rhethanol for the following cases:
People who often drive and operate machinery; Patients with glucose - 6 - phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency; Patients with severe liver failure; Patients with narrow-angle glaucoma, who are in an acute asthma attack; Patients with prostate enlargement, bladder neck obstruction; The patient has a peptic ulcer; pyloric obstruction; People who have been taking an MAO inhibitor for 14 days.
5. Rhethanol drug interactions
5.1. Drug interactions related to Paracetamol Paracetamol components, if used for a long time, at high doses may slightly increase the anticoagulant effect of Coumarin and Indandion derivatives; In addition, the possibility of severe hypothermia should be borne in mind in those receiving concomitant phenothiazines and antipyretic therapy; Anticonvulsants (Barbiturates, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine) taken with Paracetamol can increase the metabolism of drugs into substances that are toxic to the liver. Avoid drinking alcohol during drug treatment; Concomitant use of Isoniazid with Paracetamol may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity. Cholestyramine reduces the absorption of Paracetamol should not be taken within 1 hour. 5.2. Drug interactions related to Chlorpheniramine MAO inhibitors (Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Linezolid...) can prolong and increase the anti-acetylcholine effect of antihistamines such as Chlorpheniramine; Ethanol or hypnotic sedatives may increase the CNS depressant response of Chlorpheniramine; Chlorpheniramine may inhibit phenytoin metabolism, which in turn may lead to Phenytoin toxicity. Rhethanol medicine is made in the form of hard capsules with the main ingredients being Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine maleate. The drug has analgesic and antipyretic effects, effective treatment of colds and flu, can be used for people aged 6 years and older. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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