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Dexipharm 15 is a cough medicine with the main ingredient dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15mg. Let's learn about dosage and notes when using Dexipharm 15 through the article below.
1. What is Dexipharm 15?
Dexipharm 15 has the main ingredient dextromethorphan hydrobromide 15mg.
Dextromethorphan hydrobromide is a cough suppressant acting on the medullary cough center, effectively reducing cough due to mild irritation in the bronchi and pharynx, the most effective drug in the treatment of chronic cough, without phlegm.
The potency of dextromethorphan is comparable to that of codeine in the treatment of chronic cough, but dextromethorphan is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects. With therapeutic doses, the antitussive effect lasts about 5-6 hours.
2. Indications of Dexipharm 15
Dexipharm is indicated in the treatment of:
Cough symptoms caused by throat and bronchial irritation when the common cold or when inhaled irritants. Cough without phlegm, chronic.
3. How to use Dexipharm 15
Usage: Oral administration
Recommended dosage of Dexipharm 15:
Adults and children over 12 years old: 15mg every 4 hours or 30mg every 6-8 hours. Maximum dose: 120mg/24 hours. Children 6 to 12 years old: 15mg every 6-8 hours. Maximum dose: 60mg/24 hours. Children under 6 years old: do not use for children under 6 years old. Elderly: The dose is the same as for adults. For patients at risk of respiratory failure and patients with cough and expectoration, the maximum duration of use of the drug should not exceed 7 days.
4. Side effects of Dexipharm 15
Some unwanted effects of Dexipharm such as:
Common: fatigue, tachycardia, dizziness, nausea. Uncommon: urticaria. Sometimes digestive disturbances, mild drowsiness. Overdose can cause central nervous system depression and respiratory depression.
5. Contraindications of Dexipharm 15
Dexipharm is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. The patient is being treated with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. Patient has respiratory failure, asthma. Children under 2 years old.
6. Be careful when using Dexipharm 15
Avoid taking the drug with alcohol, beverages or drugs containing alcohol Use caution when using drugs in people who are driving or operating machinery. Pregnancy: the drug is considered safe for pregnant women and poses no risk to the fetus. However, caution should be exercised when using this drug in this population. Lactation: Avoid the use of drugs that combine dextromethorphan with ethanol for nursing women. Hopefully, the above sharing will help you understand more about the use and dosage of Dexipharm 15 in the treatment of diseases.
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