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Panamax is a group of drugs with analgesic and antipyretic effects with the main ingredient being the active ingredient Paracetamol 500mg. The drug is often used to treat symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, back pain, arthritis,... So how should Panamax be used?
1. Uses of the drug Panamax
Paracetamol ingredient in Panamax drug works to block the transmission of pain information to the brain. Therefore, it effectively reduces the pain of the patient.
Paracetamol is often used as a temporary pain reliever in the treatment of mild and moderate pain symptoms such as headache, abdominal pain, toothache...
Paracetamol is used in therapeutic doses with almost no effect. It affects the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and has no effect on acid-base balance, nor does it cause irritation or bleeding in the stomach compared with aspirin. Paracetamol does not act on systemic cyclooxygenase but only on central nervous system cyclooxygenase.
2. Indications and contraindications when using Panamax
Panamax medicine is often prescribed to relieve pain and reduce fever for both adults and children in the following cases:
Arthritis Headache Muscle aches Back pain Teething pain in children Earache Colds Fever after vaccination Panamax may also be used for other uses and purposes not listed. So, talk to your doctor to know more about what Panamax is for.
Panamax medicine 500mg is contraindicated in one of the following cases:
People with hypersensitivity to paracetamol or to other components of the drug. People with glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase deficiency. Have liver and kidney problems.
3. How to use – Dosage of Panamax
In order for Panamax to promote its therapeutic effects, patients need to use the drug correctly and in the right dose as prescribed by the doctor. Here is the way to take the medicine and the dosage that the patient can refer to
3.1 How to take Panamax is made in the form of a tablet that should be taken orally with a little water. The drug can be taken with food or before or after a meal.
3.2 Dosage: Depending on each case and the progression of the disease, the doctor can adjust the dose accordingly.
For adults and children over 12 years old: Take 1-2 tablets / time and can be used several times with a time interval of 4-6 hours, if necessary. Children from 7 to 12 years old: Take 1/2 - 1 tablet/time. In case of necessity, the drug can be taken several times, spaced 4-6 hours apart, but should not exceed 4 tablets/day. Children under 7 years: Panamax tablets are not indicated for children under 7 years of age. Note: This dosage is for reference only, for the most specific and appropriate dosage, please consult your doctor, pharmacist for the best advice on the appropriate dosage for each specific object. body.
3.3 Handling missed dose, overdose If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next scheduled dose. Do not overlap, double the prescribed dose to avoid causing overdose and increasing side effects.
In case of overdose or experiencing unusual signs, stop using the drug and call your doctor immediately or call 911 or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Side effects when taking Panamax
When using Panamax 500mg medicine, you may experience some unwanted side effects such as: Nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, sweating, skin rash and peeling,...
Besides, the drug can cause some other serious problems. If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately. These symptoms include: Shortness of breath, wheezing, fever, swelling of the face, lips or tongue and other body parts, pimples. watery and can cause bleeding in the eyes, lips, mouth, nose, hives, skin rash, jaundice and yellowing of the eyes.
In addition to these symptoms, there may be other symptoms and side effects not listed. Therefore, when you experience any unusual signs while using Panamax, call your doctor for more specific advice.
Panamax 500mg medicine can interact with some drugs such as:
Blood thinners. Medicines to treat epilepsy. The drugs metoclopramide and domperidone are used to control nausea and vomiting. Medicine for stomach ulcers. Other pain relievers. Antidepressants and sleeping pills. Chloramphenicol drug. Medicines used to treat infections such as rifampicin, flucloxacillin, zidovudine. Medicines for gout Medicines to lower blood cholesterol such as cholestyramine Chelating resins. Wine and alcoholic beverages. To avoid drug interactions that affect the effectiveness of Panamax, the patient should list and inform the doctor about the drugs that have been and are being taken recently (including prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs). , herbs and functional foods,...).
5. Attention and caution when using Panamax
When using Panamax medicine to treat diseases, patients need to pay attention and be careful with some of the following issues:
Use the drug correctly, in the right dose as prescribed and prescribed by the doctor, pharmacist. Absolutely do not increase or decrease the dose of the drug on your own and do not stop taking it suddenly unless your doctor has prescribed it. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to the ingredients in the medicine or to aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. If you have liver or kidney problems or have respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema, do not use it. People with Gilbert's syndrome need to be careful when taking the drug. Pregnant and lactating women need to be cautious, use the drug only when absolutely necessary and with the indications and monitoring and supervision of the doctor. With the information about the drug Panamax in this article, hopefully, it has helped everyone to know what the drug Panamax treats and how to use the drug properly to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
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