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Terpine benzoate is often recommended to treat cough and help loosen phlegm. Patients who take the drug should strictly follow the instructions from the doctor to help the drug work at its best.
1. What is a terpine benzoate?
Terpin benzoate contains the main active ingredient: terpine hydrate 100mg, sodium benzoate 50mg. The drug works by activating the bronchial mucus to loosen the phlegm. At the same time, it works to help the bronchial epithelial cilia work, so it is easy to expel sputum. As a result, after taking the medicine, the patient will feel easier to cough up phlegm.
However, in case the patient is allergic to any ingredient of the drug, a prescription is not indicated.
2. Dosage and how to use Terpine benzoate
Terpin benzoate is made in capsule form, so patients will be instructed to use it orally. When taking, the patient should swallow the tablet whole, do not break or crush the tablet to avoid affecting the drug's pharmacokinetics.
Dosage of the drug will be adjusted according to the age of the patient. During treatment with Terpine benzoate, you must not arbitrarily use larger / smaller doses than prescribed. Patients can refer to the dosage from the manufacturer:
Adult dosage is 1-2 tablets / time, 2-3 times a day. Dosage for children is 1-2 tablets / day. Using less than one dose of Terpine benzoate significantly affects the activity of the drug. This condition can cause the drug to decrease the mechanism of action, leading to not completely treating the symptoms of the disease.
When the patient forgets to take the medicine, take the dose as soon as you remember it. Usually drugs that can be taken 1-2 hours after the daily dose do not affect the treatment. Patients should not take the missed dose if it is almost time for their next dose of the day as prescribed by their doctor. Absolutely, patients should avoid taking a double dose when they forget to take the medicine.
If you accidentally take an overdose as directed by your doctor, you need to stop taking the drug immediately, monitor the changes in your body if you experience any symptoms that are suspected to be related to the drug overdose. . Immediately notify your doctor or pharmacist for advice on appropriate management. When the symptoms become more severe, the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately for timely treatment to avoid serious complications. Patients should also remember to bring the used medicines with them so that the doctor can understand the information and handle it quickly and promptly.
3. Terpine benzoate side effects
Terpine benzoate drugs cause adverse effects during use. The side effects are: drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea or upset stomach...
When these symptoms arise, it is important to notify your doctor for instructions on how to overcome them. time. Patients should notify the doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment instructions, note that do not arbitrarily use other drugs to treat side effects of Sotramezol.
4. Terpine benzoate drug interactions
Terpine Benzoate may change the way other medicines you are taking or increase the effect of side effects. A
Therefore, to avoid this, you should proactively make a list of all your medications (including prescription, nonprescription, herbal and dietary supplements) and show them to your doctor or pharmacist. view and advise. 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, Terpin benzoate can interact with alcohol and some soft drinks.
5. Be careful when using Terpine benzoate
To use Terpin benzoate, patients need to "take it to heart" some of the following notes:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only use the drug when prescribed by a doctor. If the patient has a cough or cough with sputum but has asthma or is taking other cough medicine, Terpine benzoate should not be prescribed. The drug may significantly affect the patient's ability to drive and use machines. The above article has helped readers answer the question: "What is terpine benzoate?", and provide useful information to help you use the drug safely. Note that this is a prescription drug, so the patient should follow the instructions from the doctor.
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