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Vioral belongs to the group of drugs that act on the gastrointestinal tract with two main ingredients: Chlorpheniramine and Pseudoephedrine. This is a prescription drug, so its use must be prescribed by a doctor. Drug abuse can be dangerous to life and health. So what is Vioral? How does it work? Immediately read the article below will bring useful information for readers about this drug line.
1. What is Vioral?
What is Vioral? Each ingredient in Vioral has its own effects, when combined together will bring high use for this drug line. Specifically:
Ingredients Clopheniramine is known to be an antihistamine but does not have much of a sedative effect. The antihistamine effect of chlorpheniramine is through competitive blockade of the H1-receptor of effector cells. In addition, the drug has an anticholinergic side effect, but this side effect varies widely between individuals.
Pseudoephedrine ingredient has an effect on the upper respiratory tract by reducing congestion. Unlike ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine has less effect on tachycardia, increased systolic blood pressure and limited stimulation of the central nervous system.
2. Uses of Vioral
Vioral is indicated for prescription in case of improvement and termination of symptoms of common cold such as sneezing, runny nose, runny nose.
The drug is also used in reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. However, in order to avoid affecting the patient's health, this drug is not allowed to be prescribed to the following subjects:
Patients with diseases of high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes. The drug can cause side effects that affect the patient's ability to operate machines and drive. The drug is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age. Contraindications here should be understood as absolute contraindications to Vioral, that is, patients who are contraindicated for no reason can be flexible in using the drug.
3. Dosage and usage of Vioral
The drug is made in the form of tablets, so patients are recommended to take it orally. The dose of the drug is adjusted according to the age of the patient. Specifically:
Adult dosage: 1 tablet each time, 3 times a day. Children over 6 years old prescribed dose equal to 1⁄2 adults. Maximum of 2 tablets per day. It should be noted: The dosage of Vioral drug above is for reference only, the patient should not arbitrarily apply it but must strictly follow the indications and instructions of the doctor.
Patients who need to use the drug regularly will help the drug to work at its best. Missing the dose of the drug can significantly affect the action of the drug. This causes Vioral to reduce the mechanism of action, leading to not completely treating symptoms of runny nose, sneezing, and allergic rhinitis. Therefore, if during treatment if you accidentally forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as planned. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you take an overdose of the drug, there will be some symptoms similar to the side effects of the drug. Therefore, you should adhere to the dose prescribed by your doctor to avoid overdose. At the same time, proactively notify your doctor of symptoms of suspected overdose for timely treatment.
4. Side effects of Vioral
Some side effects of Vioral have been reported, but not too serious. These reactions will tend to go away on their own as soon as the drug is stopped. However, the drug can cause some serious reactions that need to be treated to avoid affecting the patient's health.
Common side effects such as: dry mouth and throat, headache or rash. Less common side effects include drowsiness. If the patient finds other dangerous side effects during use, they should stop using and notify the doctor to be examined and treated, and the dose should be changed if necessary.
5. Vioral drug interactions
There have been reports of drug interactions between Vioral and some drugs such as antihypertensive drugs; MAOIs, Beta Blockers.
This condition is understood as an interaction between one drug and another. The result of this process will make the drug increase or decrease the therapeutic effect, or give rise to some unwanted effects that are detrimental to the patient.
Therefore, to avoid this situation, you should actively make a list of all your medications (including prescription, nonprescription, herbal and dietary supplements) and show them to your doctor or pharmacist. and consulting. At the same time, in order to use the drug safely, the patient must not arbitrarily stop taking the drug or change the dose of the drug without the permission of the doctor.
Besides drug interactions, Vioral can interact with alcohol and some soft drinks. As a result, Vioral will increase side effects such as drowsiness.
6. Be careful when using Vioral
To use Vioral safely and effectively, patients need to keep in mind the following notes:
Women who are pregnant need to consult their doctor before taking the drug in order not to affect their health and safety. fetal development. Patients with chronic diseases also need to be careful when using Vioral. Read carefully the instructions for storage of the drug on the box and read the instruction sheet for Vioral. Before use, check the expiry date of the medicine. When not in use, the drug should be collected and disposed of according to the instructions of the manufacturer or those in charge of the medical field. Vioral belongs to the group of drugs acting on the gastrointestinal tract with two main ingredients: Chlorpheniramine and Pseudoephedrine. The drug is indicated for the treatment of colds, allergic rhinitis, .., To ensure safety, patients need to carefully read the instructions, and consult a doctor, a specialist pharmacist.
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