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Andol Fort is a familiar name that is often prescribed by doctors in many different diseases. The following article will provide you with some information about the effects of Andol Fort as well as notes when using it.
1. What are the effects of Andol Fort?
Andol fort contains the main ingredient, Paracetamol, which is used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever:
The drug is effective in treating mild and moderate pain that is not of visceral origin. . Paracetamol can be used as an alternative to salicylates in patients with contraindications or intolerance to salicylates. Medicines are not effective in treating pain caused by rheumatism. Medicines also make the patient more comfortable by lowering body temperature to treat fever symptoms. However, antipyretic therapy is generally nonspecific and does not affect the course of the underlying disease.
2. How to use Andol Fort
Paracetamol is the active ingredient commonly used with oral administration. In case the patient is unable to drink, the suppository can be inserted into the anus. When taking Paracetamol tablets, care should be taken not to crush, chew or dissolve in liquid.
For children over 11 years of age or adults, the usual dose of Paracetamol taken orally or rectally to reduce fever is 325 - 650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed and should not exceed 4g a day. ; Larger first doses (about 1g) may be effective in reducing pain in some patients.
Children can be taken orally or placed in the anus to relieve pain, reduce fever every 4-6 hours with the equivalent dose as follows:
Children 2 - 3 years old is 160 mg; Children 4 - 5 years old is 240 mg; Children 6 - 8 years old is 320 mg; Children 9 - 10 years old is 400 mg; Children 11 years old about 480 mg. Do not use Paracetamol for self-treatment for pain relief for more than 10 days in adults and 5 days in children or high fever above 39 degrees Celsius for more than 3 days unless directed by a doctor. When pain persists that don't respond to pain medication, you may have another medical condition.
Do not give your baby more than 5 doses of Paracetamol within 24 hours to avoid the risk of drug poisoning due to overdose unless directed by a doctor.
3. Some notes when using Andol Fort
Some side effects may be encountered when using Andol Fort medicine such as: Redness, hives, rash, itching, peeling or blistering of the skin, swelling of the face and throat, hoarseness, difficulty breathing or difficulty breathing. swallow . When experiencing any of the above symptoms, you should stop using the drug and go to a medical facility for examination as soon as possible.
In case of accidental overdose, the patient should be taken to the nearest emergency medical facility. If possible, bring your doctor's prescription for proper treatment.
Andol Fort is usually prescribed to take as needed, but if you miss a dose, you can take the next dose as soon as you remember. Do not make up for a double dose.
When using the drug according to the instructions on dosage and route of administration, it will help to improve the condition of the disease and limit the side effects.
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