Uses of Terpincodein-F

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Terpincodein-F has expectorant effect, relieves cough in cases of wind cough, dry cough, cough due to acute or chronic bronchitis. The following article provides readers with the uses and precautions when using Terpincodein-F.

1. What is Terpincodein-F?


Terpincodein-F drug contains 2 main active ingredients: Terpin hydrate with 200mg content and Codein 5mg content. Terpincodein-F is available in the form of hard capsules.
Uses of the drug Terpincodein-F:
The drug Terpincodein-F has expectorant effect, relieves cough in cases of wind cough, dry cough, cough due to acute or chronic bronchitis. Do not use Terpincodein-F medicine in the following cases:
Cough due to asthma. Respiratory failure . Children under 30 months old. The child has a history of seizures or febrile convulsions. Pregnant. Children under 18 years old have just performed tonsillectomy, curettage V.A.

2. How to take the drug Terpincodein-F


The drug Terpincodein-F is taken orally. Dosage:
Adults: take 1-2 tablets/time x 2-3 times/day. Children > 5 years old: take 1 tablet/time x 2-3 times/day. Terpincodein-F drug overdose and treatment:
Terpincodein-Flunarizin overdose symptoms include: Respiratory depression (cyanotic, decreased breathing, Cheyne - Stokes breathing); lethargy, lethargy, or coma; cold and moist skin; soft muscles; sometimes slow pulse and low blood pressure. Severe symptoms such as respiratory arrest, pulse collapse, cardiac arrest and possibly even death can occur. Overdose management: Restore respiration by providing oxygen and controlled respiratory support. In severe cases, Naxolon can be prescribed intravenously.

3. Some notes when using Terpincodein-F


Use Codeine at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest time effective. Long-term use of Terpincodein-F can lead to addiction, do not exceed the recommended dose. Use caution when using the drug in patients with upper respiratory tract diseases such as asthma, emphysema, liver failure, kidney failure, history of drug addiction. Do not drink alcohol and soft drinks containing alcohol while taking Terpincodein-F. Because of the reduced risk of respiratory failure, use codeine-containing drugs only for the relief of moderate acute pain in children 12 years of age and older when other analgesics such as Ibuprofen, Paracetamol have not been effective. Not recommended for use in children with impaired respiratory function, including severe cardiac or respiratory disease, neuromuscular disorders, multiple trauma or recent major surgery, upper respiratory tract infections. . These conditions may worsen the symptoms of morphine poisoning. Codeine should be used with caution in children under 12 years of age because there is limited research information on the effects of Terpincodein-F in this population. It is best to consult a doctor before using the drug. Ability to drive and use machines: Terpincodein-F can cause drowsiness, so it should be used with caution when driving trains, vehicles and operating machinery. Terpincodein-F should not be used during pregnancy. Because the drug is excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Terpincodein-F is administered to a nursing woman.

4. Undesirable effects when using the drug Terpincodein-F


Some possible side effects when taking Terpincodein-F drugs such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, skin allergies, bronchospasm, respiratory depression.
If any side effects appear, stop using the drug and notify the doctor for timely treatment.

5. Drug interactions


Terpincodein-F drugs contain Codeine, do not use concomitantly with antidepressants acting on the central nervous system due to increased depressant effect. Avoid combining Terpincodein-F with other cough suppressants or atropin-type expectorants. Morphine group drugs: Concomitant use with drugs will increase the effect of respiratory depression. Above is information about the drug Terpincodein-F, patients need to consult their doctor, carefully read the instructions for use before taking the drug. When the medicine is no longer in use, it should be collected and disposed of according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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