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Sedangen is a drug commonly prescribed in the treatment of mild to moderate pain such as headache, migraine, toothache, menstrual pain,... To ensure safe and effective use of the drug For the best results, users must not ignore the information about the uses, usage and dosage of the drug below.
1. What is Sedangen?
Sedangen is a pharmaceutical product produced and responsible by Ha Tinh Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.
The drug belongs to the group of analgesics, antipyretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs for the treatment of gout and bone and joint diseases with the main active ingredient being paracetamol 500mg and codeine phosphate 20mg. The drug is used to relieve pain from mild to moderate pain such as headache, migraine, sore throat, toothache, menstrual pain, pain due to trauma,...
The drug is in the form of tablets and Packed according to box specifications of 10 blisters x 10 tablets, each tablet contains 500mg paracetamol and 20mg codeine phosphate, and excipients just enough for 1 tablet.
2. What diseases does Sedangen treat?
2.1. Active ingredient paracetamol is a metabolite with analgesic and antipyretic effects, which can be substituted for aspirin but is not as effective in treating inflammation as aspirin. With therapeutic doses, paracetamol has little effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, does not change the acid-base balance and does not cause ulcers, does not cause bleeding and does not irritate the stomach because the drug only affects the cyclooxygenase system. central nervous system without affecting systemic cyclooxygenase. The component codeine has mild and moderate analgesic effect, is better absorbed in oral form and causes less constipation, less bile spasm than morphine. At therapeutic doses, codeine causes less bile constriction and is less addictive than morphine. Codeine also has a cough suppressant effect by acting directly on the cough center in the medulla oblongata, increasing the consistency of bronchial secretions and drying up respiratory secretions.
2.2. Indications for use Sedangen The drug is used to relieve pain, reduce fever from mild to moderate for the following cases:
Have a cold, flu with symptoms such as: fever, aches, runny nose, sore throat ,... Muscle pain, joint pain due to injury when working, exercising or playing sports,... People suffering from other pain conditions such as migraine, headache, earache, toothache, pain after extraction toothache, menstrual pain,... Reduces mild to moderate fever for cases such as: Fever due to flu, fever due to pharyngitis, fever due to rheumatic fever, teething fever, fever after vaccination, dengue fever, fever due to respiratory infection or fever due to bacterial infection,... 2.3. Contraindications Sedangen is contraindicated in the following cases:
There is a history of allergy and hypersensitivity to paracetamol, codeine or excipients in the drug formulation. Patients with impaired liver function, kidney function should not use the drug because it will increase toxicity to the liver and kidneys and may cause drug accumulation in the body. People who are addicted to alcohol, drink a lot of alcohol should not take the drug because the paracetamol in the medicine will be very toxic to the liver. People with deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase should not take the drug. People with a history of repeated anemia, lung disease, heart disease, severe hypertension. Children under 18 years of age who have recently undergone a tonsillectomy or curettage.
3. How to use, dosage of Sedangen
Patients should use the right medicine, in the right dose as prescribed by a doctor, pharmacist, or qualified medical professional.
3.1. How to use The drug is prepared in the form of tablets should be taken orally directly with filtered water, boiled water to cool. To avoid irritation and affect the stomach, patients should take the drug about 30 minutes after each meal.
The drug should be swallowed whole, not broken, crushed or dispersed, not chewed. Besides, do not take the drug with alcohol, beer, coffee, carbonated water, fruit juice, ... because it can reduce the effect of the drug.
3.2. Dosage For children from 6 to 12 years old: Take 2 tablets / day divided into 4 times, take half a pill each time and the maximum dose should not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours (1 day). For adults: Take 4 tablets / day divided into 4 times, take 1 pill each time and the maximum dose is 8 tablets in 24 hours. Note: To ensure safety when using the drug, it is necessary to follow the correct dosage and use method prescribed by the doctor. Note that there should be a minimum of 4 hours between 2 doses.
4. Side effects of Sedangen
When using Sedangen, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Feeling dizzy, dizzy, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath,... May experience allergies on the skin , itchy. Digestive disorders such as abdominal pain, constipation.... If used in high doses, the codeine component can cause some side effects similar to morphine including drowsiness, hallucinations, difficulty breathing. .. These side effects of the drug are usually mild and go away quickly after stopping the drug. However, if the side effects become severe and persistent or experience dangerous abnormalities, the patient should notify the doctor or medical professional for instructions on how to promptly manage.
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions can occur when 2 or more drugs are used together. Drug interactions can be antagonistic or synergistic, but all affect the effectiveness and effectiveness of the drug.
Therefore, to avoid drug interactions that affect drug use, you need to list and show your doctor a list of medicines you are using, including prescription drugs or Over-the-counter, health-protecting supplements,... From there, the doctor will advise on suitable alternative medicine or adjust the most appropriate and effective dosage.
Some drugs that interact with Sedangen include: narcotic pain relievers, tranquilizers, drugs to treat nervous disorders, other central nervous system depressants.
These drugs should not be used at the same time as Sedangen and if necessary, the dose should be adjusted accordingly.
6. Notes and cautions when using Sedangen
To ensure the safe use of Sedangen, users need to pay attention and be cautious about the following issues:
It is necessary to use the drug exactly as prescribed by a doctor, pharmacist or medical professional. Do not arbitrarily use drugs or arbitrarily calculate, change the dose of drugs without consulting the doctor will reduce the effect of the drug or increase side effects affecting the patient's health. Because the drug can affect the development of the fetus or young child, so for pregnant or lactating women, it is best not to use the drug, if it is really necessary, it is necessary to have a doctor's prescription. new doctor is used. Sedangen may increase head injury and increase intracranial pressure in individuals with head injury and disease manifestations may be masked by the same side effects caused by Sedangen. For patients with acute abdominal diseases, Sedangen can also cause difficulties in the diagnosis or clinical course of the disease. Care should be taken and careful monitoring of the drug process in the elderly, in weak health, in Addison's patients, and in those with urethral obstruction or prostatic hyperplasia. The drug can cause skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis syndrome, toxic skin necrosis syndrome.
7. How to handle missed dose, overdose
Missed dose: If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember in 1-2 hours. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking the next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose as it can cause an overdose and increase side effects.
Overdose: When overdose of Sedangen, the patient may appear some symptoms such as: Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, ... When there are symptoms of overdose, the user needs to follow the instructions. Monitor closely and notify your doctor or healthcare professional immediately for advice on timely and effective management of overdose.
In case of emergency and danger affecting life, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest Medical Center for emergency treatment and timely treatment.
8. How to store medicine
The medicine should be stored in a cool and dry place with a room temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. Do not store the medicine in a humid place such as the bathroom, in the refrigerator or where there is direct sunlight. alter the composition of the drug. Medicines should be stored in a place out of the reach and sight of children and household pets. For drugs that have expired or are no longer in use, they should not be thrown into the toilet or flushed under the tap. Collect and dispose of according to the advice of your doctor, pharmacist, manufacturer or local waste disposal company for proper and safe disposal of medicines. The information on the uses, uses, and dosages of Sedang medicine provided in this article is for reference only and is not intended for professional medical diagnosis or treatment. Therefore, to use the drug safely and effectively, users should consult a qualified doctor before using and only use the drug when prescribed by a doctor.
