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Tinfocold – one of the prescription drugs used in cases of cough patients. The drug is produced domestically with many different excipients. Let's learn more about Tinfocold right here.
1. What is Tinfocold?
Tinfocold is a prescription drug manufactured by Gia Nguyen Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company (Vietnam), registration number VD - 31100 - 18. This is a non-steroid pain reliever, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory drug.
Main ingredients in Tinfocold include:
Oxomemazi; Sodium Benzoate; Paracetamol; Guaifensin; In addition, the drug also contains other excipients according to the formula from the manufacturer. The drug is prepared in the form of hard capsules, box of 2 blisters of 10 tablets.
2. What is the use of Tinfocold?
Tinfocold itself contains Oxomemazine - a derivative of Phenothiazine - an antihistamine (H1). Tinfocold binds to anti-H1 receptors resulting in inhibition of the effects of H1.
In addition, with other ingredients such as:
Paracetamol has analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory effects; Guaifensin has an expectorant effect, reducing the mucus of secretions, increasing the cough reflex to push the sputum out; Sodium Benzoate has an effective bactericidal effect. In addition, the drug Tinfocold also has the effect of stabilizing the nervous system, anti-parasympathetic, helping to resist serotonin - a monoamine neurotransmitter. Tinfocold drug is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, excreted by the kidneys.
3. Indications for using Tinfocold
Tinfocold is specified for such objects as:
Dry cough ; Cough due to allergies; Cough due to irritation. Tinfocold is used both for adults and children over 1 year old under the guidance and prescription of a doctor.
4. Dosage, how to use Tinfocold
The drug works to reduce the symptoms of dry cough in adults and children. However, the drug is only effective when used as directed, in the right dose, in the right way.
How to take Tinfocold orally after main meals. Take medicine with filtered water, boiled water to cool, do not drink with tea, coffee, or alcohol. Children under 1 year of age may consider another dosage form (syrup).
Dosage of Tinfocold as recommended by the manufacturer is:
Adults use 2 - 6 tablets / day, use 2 - 3 times. Children use dose from 1-2 tablets / time / day divided into 2-3 times. Or the dose can be divided according to mg. Adults use about 5 -13mg / day divided 2-3 times. Children use under the guidance of doctors, pharmacists according to specific weight and age indexes.
5. Contraindications to using Tinfocold
Tinfocold drug is not used for the following groups:
Allergy, hypersensitivity to ingredients and excipients contained in Tinfocold; Respiratory failure ; Liver failure; Agranulocytosis; urinary retention; Increased intraocular pressure. Although Tinfocold is only used to treat the symptoms of dry cough, it should be used with extreme caution.
6. Tinfocold drug interactions
Tinfocold may interact with drugs with ingredients such as:
Antihypertensive drugs; Drugs that cause central nervous system depression; Atropine. To be on the safe side, tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are taking when you have a prescription for Tinfocold.
7. Tinfocold . side effects
While taking Tinfocold you may also experience some unwanted side effects, including:
Drowsiness; Thick phlegm in the bronchi; Constipation; urinary retention; heart palpitations; Nausea and vomiting; Hypersensitivity reactions. These side effects will vary from person to person. You need to monitor the side effects, levels, notify your doctor/pharmacist for specific treatment instructions.
8. Cautions and warnings using Tinfocold
Tinfocold is evaluated as safe with the specified objects. However, to ensure safe drug use, the manufacturer also has some cautions and warnings:
Do not use alcohol when taking drugs; Do not be exposed to ultraviolet rays when taking Tinfocold; Group of diabetic patients when using Tinfocold should be cautious. Use caution when using Tinfocold, especially heeding the cautions and warnings from the manufacturer.
9. Preservation of Tinfocold
Tinfocold medicine is stored in a box, in a dry, airy place.
Thus, Tinfocold is a medicine to treat dry cough symptoms under the guidance of your doctor/pharmacist. When using you need to be careful, read the instructions carefully, consult more information from your doctor for support. When taking Tinfocold with any unusual signs, stop the drug and notify the medical staff.
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