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Medicine 30ml contains the main ingredients are Dextromethorphan, Chlorpheniramine and Guaifenesin. The drug works to relieve cough symptoms caused by many causes such as flu, colds, tuberculosis, respiratory infections...
1. What is Touxirup?
Touxirup belongs to the group of drugs acting on the respiratory tract. Touxirup brand-name drug is made in the form of oral powder, packing box of 20 packs x 2g.
Touxirup medicine contains the following ingredients:
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide 5mg. Chlorpheniramine maleate content 1.33 mg. Guaifenesin 33.3 mg. Sodium benzoate 50 mg. Excipients are just enough: strawberry flavor, amaranth red, pantete V green, RE sugar, RO water.
2. Effects of Touxirup
Effects of the main ingredients in Touxirup:
Touxirup increases the amount of secretions in the respiratory tract, thins phlegm and soothes the respiratory tract when it is irritated. The active ingredient Dextromethorphan hydrobromide in the drug has the effect of reducing cough, inhibiting the cough center in the medulla oblongata, treating chronic cough and without phlegm. Chlorpheniramine maleate has an antihistamine effect, helping to reduce nasal secretions and mucus in the upper respiratory tract. Guaifenesin thins phlegm by increasing secretions in the respiratory tract.
3. Indications for the use of Touxirup
Touxirup medicine is used in the following cases:
Cough caused by cold, flu, tuberculosis. Whooping cough . People with pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, laryngitis, tracheobronchitis, allergic rhinitis, pharyngitis and pleural irritation.
4. How to use and dosage of Touxirup
How to use Touxirup:
Touxirup is taken orally. The time between 2 consecutive doses of the drug is about 6-8 hours apart. Dosage of Touxirup depends on age as follows:
Children from 2 to 6 years old: Take 1 pack of Touxirup each time. Children from 7 to 12 years old: Take 2 packs of Touxirup each time. Adults and children over 12 years old: Take 3 packs of Touxirup each time.
5. How to handle missed dose, overdose Touxirup
Missed dose of Touxirup:
In case you forget to take a dose of Touxirup, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as usual. Do not double the dose of Touxirup to compensate. Touxirup overdose will lead to the following symptoms:
In infants and children: Overdose of Touxirup can lead to convulsions or high fever; In adults: Often somnolence, agitation, tachycardia, tremors, convulsions; When experiencing signs and symptoms of Touxirup overdose, you should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for appropriate treatment.
6. Contraindications to the use of Touxirup
Do not use Touxirup in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Touxirup. Patients with asthma, respiratory failure, urinary retention due to urethral and prostate disorders, narrow-angle glaucoma. Are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
7. Undesirable effects of the drug Touxirup
Each active ingredient in Touxirup medicine can cause the following side effects:
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide: Dizziness, tachycardia, nausea, flushed skin, hives. Chlorpheniramine maleate: Somnolence, sedation, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea. If the severity of the side effect becomes severe, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely assistance.
8. Drug interactions
Do not use Touxirup together with MAO inhibitors because they can prolong and increase the anti-acetylcholine effect of Chlorpheniramine. Ethanol or other sedative-hypnotics may potentiate the neuroleptic effects of Touxirup. Drug interactions with Phenytoin. Increased effect of CNS depressants when used concomitantly with Touxirup. Quinidine increases the serum concentration of Touxirup, the risk of adverse events. To avoid drug interactions, inform your doctor about any medications or supplements you are taking.
The article has provided information about the uses, dosage and notes when using Touxirup medicine. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Touxirup exactly as directed by your doctor.
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