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Rodilar drug is effective in reducing cough caused by throat and bronchial irritation when the common cold or inhaled irritants, treating chronic cough without phlegm. However, the drug has no analgesic effect and causes little sedation.
1. What is Rodilar?
Rodilar belongs to the group of drugs acting on the respiratory tract, is made in the form of sugar coated tablets, packing specifications: Box of 10 blisters x 10.
Main ingredient Dextromethorphan in Rodilar is a derivative of Morphine, which has effective effects. Used in the relief of cough by acting on the cough center in the medulla oblongata. However, the drug has no analgesic effect and causes little sedation.
2. Indication of drug Rodilar
Rodilar is indicated in the following cases:
Cough due to irritation of the throat and bronchi when the common cold or inhalation of irritants occurs; Effective in the treatment of chronic cough, without phlegm.
3. Contraindications to the drug Rodilar
Rodilar drug is not used for the following subjects:
People who are hypersensitive to Dextromethorphan and components contained in Rodilar. People being treated with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Children under 2 years of age are contraindicated to use the drug Rodilar.
4. Dosage and how to use Rodilar
Reference dose of Rodilar is as follows:
Adults and children > 12 years old: Take 30 mg/time every 6-8 hours, maximum 120 mg/24 hours. Children 6-12 years old: Take 15 mg/time every 6-8 hours, up to 60 mg/24 hours. Children 2 - 6 years old: Take 7.5 mg/time every 6-8 hours, up to 30 mg/24 hours.
5. Side effects of the drug Rodilar
Rodilar medicine can cause some of the following side effects:
Fatigue, dizziness; Fast heart rate; Nausea and vomiting; Skin flushing or urticaria ... Users should inform the doctor about the unwanted effects encountered when using the drug for appropriate treatment.
6. Precautions when using Rodilar
Need to use Rodilar with caution in the following subjects:
Patients with cough with a lot of phlegm, chronic cough in smokers, asthma or emphysema. The patient is at risk or is suffering from respiratory failure. Administration of Rodilar is associated with histamine release, so caution should be exercised in children with allergies. Abuse and dependence of the drug Rodilar can occur, especially if high doses are taken for long periods of time. Rodilar medicine can cause drowsiness, attention when used to drive and operate machinery. The drug should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.
7. Drug interactions
Avoid concurrent use of Rodilar with MAO inhibitors because it can cause high fever, dizziness, hypertension, brain bleeding, even death. Concomitant administration of Rodilar with CNS depressants may enhance the CNS depressant effects of these agents or Dextromethorphan. Quinidine may increase the unwanted effects of Rodilar. Rodilar is incompatible with Penicillin, Salicylate, Tetracycline, Sodium phenobarbital and high concentrations of Potassium iodide, Sodium iodide.
8. Overdose and treatment
Rodilar overdose symptoms: Nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, blurred vision, nystagmus, urinary retention, hallucinations, respiratory depression, convulsions. If an overdose occurs, the patient should be immediately taken to the nearest medical facility for appropriate treatment by medical staff. Measures to manage Rodilar overdose include supportive, intravenous administration of Naloxone 2 mg, repeated if necessary up to a total dose of 10 mg. The article has provided information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Rodilar. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Rodilar exactly as directed by your doctor.
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