Uses of Zexpam

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1. What is Zexpam?

Zexpam is a group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract with the ingredients Terpin hydrate, Dextromethorphan HBr. Medicines manufactured by IKO Overseas circulate in Vietnam and are registered with VDK VD-5687-08.
Pharmaceutical name: Zexpam
Registration number: VD-5687-08
Drug group: Drugs acting on the respiratory tract
Manufacturer: IKO Overseas
Ingredients: Terpin hydrate, Dextromethorphan HBr
Zexpam drug contains ingredients The main part is Terpin hydrate, Dextromethorphan HBr, other active ingredients and excipients with just enough drug content provided by the manufacturer.
Dosage form: Capsules
Packing: Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets. Bottle of 24 tablets
Content:
Need to carefully look at the drug form and content indicated on the product packaging or in the instruction sheet to know the exact drug form and content in the product.

2. Uses of Zexpam

2.1 Effects What does Zexpam do?
View information on the effects of Zexpam prescribed in the section on effects and uses in the drug's instruction sheet.
Effects and uses of Zexpam in other cases
Each type of pharmaceutical product has the main effect to treat a specific disease or condition. Therefore, only use Zexpam to treat the disease or condition specified in the instructions for use. Although Zexpam may have some other effects that are not listed on the approved label, you should only use this medicine to treat certain other conditions as directed by your doctor.
2.2 Indications Treatment of cough and bronchial secretion disorders in bronchopulmonary diseases.
2.3 Dosage and way of use How to use:
Each drug, pharmaceutical product is produced in different forms and has different usage according to the route of administration. The usual routes of drug administration by drug form are: oral drugs, injections, external drugs and suppositories. Carefully read the instructions on how to use Zexpam from the instructions for use of the drug, do not arbitrarily use the drug by other routes not listed on the Zexpam drug instruction sheet.
Dosage:
Adults: 1-2 tablets x 2-3 times/day. Children 5-15 years old: 1-3 tablets/day.
Adults
Dosing regulations are usually intended to guide an adult audience for oral administration. Dosage for other routes is specified in the leaflet. Do not change the dose on your own without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Children
Differences between children and adults such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects... especially children are not allowed to be included in clinical trials prior to licensing. new medicine. Therefore, using this drug for children should be very careful even with drugs that have not been warned.
2.4 Overdose, missed dose, emergency Overdose:
In case of emergency or overdose with dangerous manifestations, call 911 Emergency Center or go to the nearest local Medical Facility. Relatives need to provide the doctor with the prescription they are taking, the medicines they are taking, including prescription and non-prescription drugs.
Missed dose:
In case you miss a dose while taking the medicine, take it as soon as possible (usually it can be taken 1-2 hours after the time ordered by the doctor). However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the prescribed time. Be careful not to double the prescribed dose.

3. Notes when using Zexpam

Contraindications
Subjects should not take Zexpam Cough due to asthma, respiratory failure. Pregnant and lactating women. Note
Tell your doctor if you have: lung disease (such as asthma, emphysema), depression, problems with constipation, history of drug dependence, allergies (especially to medications) narcotic pain reliever or alcohol).
Use caution when doing tasks that require alertness if this drug makes you drowsy. During pregnancy, this medicine should only be used when absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits of this medication. Since small amounts of this medicine can be found in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Things to keep in mind if you are pregnant or breast-feeding There are not enough studies to determine the risks of taking this medicine during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Before taking medication, always consult with your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks.
Notes on using Zexpam during pregnancy
General notes during pregnancy: The drug used during pregnancy may cause adverse effects (miscarriage, teratogenicity, fetal malformation... ) to any stage of pregnancy, especially the first trimester. Therefore, it is best not to use the drug for pregnant women. In the case of mandatory use, it is necessary to consult carefully with your doctor, pharmacist before making a decision.

4. Side effects of Zexpam

Dextromethorphan hydrobromide:
Common:
Body as a whole: Fatigue, dizziness Circulation: Tachycardia Digestive: Nausea Skin: Flushing Uncommon:
Skin: Urticaria Rare:
Skin: Skin rash Occasionally occasional mild drowsiness, digestive disturbances. Bizarre behavior due to toxicity, central nervous system depression, and respiratory depression may occur with excessively high doses. Terpin hydrate: Few side effects.

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