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Terpincold cough medicine is an over-the-counter medicine, so you can find it at drugstores nationwide. Terpincold is classified as a group of drugs acting on the respiratory tract, with the main ingredients being Terpin hydrate and Codeine. The drug has the ability to treat cough and expectoration, especially in bronchitis.
1. What is Terpincold?
Terpincold is classified as a cough and cold medicine. The main ingredients in the drug are Terpin hydrate and Codeine. The drug is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with a package of 20 blisters of 10 tablets each. Target users of the drug are adults and children aged 5 years and older.
The drug is often prescribed in cases of acute and chronic bronchitis, cough, tracheitis. Caused by the ability to reduce cough, strong expectorant of the drug.
2. What effect does Terpincold have after use?
Terpin hydrate in the drug has the effect of reducing sputum secretion and expectoration caused by bronchospasm. Terpin hydrate's mechanism of action is to act directly on secretory cells in the trachea of the gastrointestinal tract. Since then, the airways of the trachea are loosened, the patient can easily cough up sputum. For Codeine, it has a direct mechanism of action on the medulla oblongata at the center of the cough, so it has the ability to reduce cough. However, codeine can be used as an antitussive in dry cough that causes insomnia, but is not effective enough to relieve severe cough. Thanks to these two substances, Terpincold has a strong cough and expectorant effect.
Both Terpin hydrate and Codeine are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. After oral administration, the half-life of the drug is 3 to 4 hours. Codeine and its metabolites pass through the kidneys and are eliminated in the urine.
3. Dosage of Terpincold drug for each specific object
The drug is used orally, when hungry or full, it can be used. Below is the specific dosage for each subject:
Adults: Patients can take 1 to 2 tablets for each dose. The interval between each dose is 6 hours (if needed). However, you must not use more than 8 tablets / day, otherwise it may cause an overdose. In the case of the elderly, patients with liver failure: The patient uses half the adult dose. Children from 5-12 years old: Take 1⁄2 to 1 tablet each time, 3 times a day. Dosage may vary depending on the condition, disease, age and weight of each patient. For some special cases such as children and people with serious medical conditions, it is necessary to use the drug as prescribed by the doctor.
Người bệnh nên dùng thuốc Terpincold theo hướng dẫn của thầy thuốc
4. Some symptoms of overdose and treatment measures
Overdose
For adults there will be some of the following symptoms:
Drowsiness Falling into a coma or lethargy Breathing difficulty or respiratory failure Nausea, vomiting Rash, rash For children will have symptoms:
Slow breathing rate Facial swelling Urticaria Urinary retention Body convulsions Remedies for overdose Terpincold
Discontinue use Respiratory support for patient In severe cases need naloxone intravenous injection
5. What to do when you miss a dose
You need to take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if you are getting close to your next heavy dose, you need to let go of the thing you forgot and continue taking the medicine as usual. Never double the next dose to make up for the lost dose.
6. Possible side effects during the use of Terpincold
Patients may experience some side effects related to the gastrointestinal tract such as: nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain, loss of appetite,... The drug can cause drowsiness for users because of its ability to inhibit central nervous system of the drug. Excessively inhibiting school will cause a number of symptoms: hallucinations, confusion, agitation, erratic behavior. The drug has an inhibitory effect on the heart, so it can cause unwanted side effects such as: weak pulse, bradycardia, heart failure, syncope,... With the ability to inhibit respiration also appear. Side effects when using the drug: wheezing, shallow breathing, respiratory failure, difficulty breathing, ... In addition, some patients may experience symptoms such as: Problems urinating , convulsions, cyanosis of the lips, .... When a patient shows one of the above symptoms, they should immediately go to a medical facility for help.
Một số người bệnh có thể thấy buồn nôn khi sử dụng thuốc Terpincold
7. Contraindications to the use of Terpincold
Cases where the drug should not be used to avoid possible undesirable consequences:
People who are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients of the drug Cough due to asthma Patients with respiratory failure Pregnant women Those who are breast-feeding Young people under 18 years of age who have just had tonsillectomy or curettage The above objects are not all, to get detailed information you should carefully read the instructions for use that come with each box of medicine.
8. Precautions when taking Terpincold
Do not use the drug for the purpose of treating cough with phlegm, do not combine terpincold with expectorant drugs. In asymptomatic cases, only a low dose should be used, if the dose is to be increased, the patient's condition should be re-evaluated.
Not indicated for children with symptoms of difficulty breathing, wheezing, impaired respiratory function (heart and respiratory diseases, neuromuscular disorders) or people with strong drug metabolism . When pregnant, do not use high doses for a long time.
Should be cautious when using the drug with patients with chronic liver disease, endoscopic hypertension,... Because the drug can cause drowsiness for users, limit driving or operating machinery after taking the drug. .
Women who are pregnant should not use this medicine. Some animal studies have shown that the use of drugs containing codeine in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause birth defects.
For women who are breastfeeding, it is not recommended to use this medicine. This is because codeine can pass into breast milk and can be harmful to a nursing baby.
Terpincold drug is effective in treating cough and expectorant, so the drug is used quite widely. You can find medicines at all drugstores nationwide. However, besides the benefits that the drug brings, the drug still has the potential to cause some unwanted side effects. Therefore, before deciding to use, you should carefully study the information about the drug and consult your doctor for useful advice.
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