Uses of Theralene

What disease does Theralene treat? This is a question many people ask when they see this drug prescribed in their prescription. Theralene 90ml is an antihistamine. So what disease does Theralene treat? Please refer to the article below for more useful information!

Theralene medicine 90ml includes the ingredient alimemazine, an antihistamine. Theralene cough medicine is indicated in the following cases:
Transient insomnia due to work pressure, mental stress or experiencing some life events (such as divorce, breakup, death of a loved one, etc.). .) Improve allergy symptoms such as: allergic rhinitis, seasonal rhinitis, eye conjunctivitis, urticaria ... Relieves dry cough, cough due to irritation On the other hand, Theralene 90ml is not indicated. in the following cases:
The patient has a history of allergy to antihistamines. The patient experienced agranulocytosis (a significant decrease in the number of white blood cells in the blood) with other phenothiazines. Dysuria, Urinary retention Glaucoma patients Children under 2 years of age. Women who are pregnant, especially the first 3 months of pregnancy, need to be careful when using the drug. Women who are breastfeeding should only use drugs when prescribed by a doctor.

The recommended dose of Theralene cough medicine is as follows:
Adults: Maximum dose of 10 mg equivalent to 16 ml each time and 40 mg/24 hours equivalent to 64 ml/24 hours. Children from 3 years: 0.125 - 0.25 mg/kg each time orally equivalent to 0.2 - 0.4 ml/kg each time, up to 5 mg equivalent to 8 ml each time and 20 mg/24 hours equivalent 32 ml/24 hours. Treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria:
Adults: 10 mg each time equivalent to 16 ml, 2-3 times/day; up to 100 mg or 160 ml per day as needed. Elderly: Reduce dose to 10 mg equivalent to 16 ml, 1-2 times/day. Children over 3 years old: 2.5 to 5 mg equivalent to 4 - 8 ml, 3 - 4 times/day. In case of transient insomnia : Take once at bedtime.
Adults: 5 to 20 mg, ie 8 to 32 ml. Children over 3 years old: 0.25 to 0.5 mg/kg ie 0.4 to 0.8 ml/kg. The above dosage is for reference only. The specific dose depends on the condition and the progression of the disease. To get the right dose, you need to consult your doctor or healthcare professional.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the interval between the next dose is too short, skip the missed dose and resume the dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

During the use of Theralene, patients may experience some unwanted side effects. In this case, the patient should stop using the drug and consult a doctor. Some side effects such as: skin rash (redness, eczema, purpura, urticaria); Quincke's edema (say, hives with swelling of the face and neck that can make breathing difficult); anaphylaxis, severe leukopenia in the blood, thrombocytopenia, nosebleeds or bleeding gums, convulsions,...
The above are not all the side effects of Theralene 90ml. During the use of the drug, if you experience any unusual symptoms, you should notify your doctor.

To use the drug safely, the doctor will not prescribe Theralene 90ml with:
Alcohol: increases the sedative effect of the H1 antihistamine. This causes symptoms of decreased concentration and lack of alertness. Thus, for the group of subjects who often drive or operate machinery, it will be very dangerous. Due to the alcohol content in the drug (380mg in 10ml syrup), avoid using with drugs that cause disulfiram reactions with alcohol such as cefamandole, cefoperazone, latamoxel, chloramphenicol, chlorpropamide, glibendamide, glipizide, tolbutamide, griseofulvine, metronidazole, omidazole, secnidazole, tinidazole, ketoconazole, procarbazine. Sultopride: Risk of ventricular arrhythmias, especially torsades de pointes, due to the drug's electrophysiological effects. Depending on the patient's condition, the doctor can prescribe Theralene cough medicine with the following drugs. At that time, the dose of the drugs can be adjusted accordingly. Specifically:
Other central nervous system depressants (sedating antidepressants, benzodiazepine barbiturates, donidin and hypnotic derivatives, morphine derivatives (analgesic and antitussives), methadone, sedatives neuroleptics, anxiolytics: potentiates central nervous system depression. Impaired alertness may lead to dangerous driving or use of machines. Atropine and other substances with atropine-like activity ( antidepressants, imipramine, anticholinergics, atropine-type antispasmodics, disopyramide, phenothiazine neuroleptics): increased atropine-type undesirable effects such as urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth. Store at room temperature, protect from light and keep away from moisture. Do not store Theralene in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and flame. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read carefully the instructions for storing Theralene on the package, or ask your pharmacist.Keep Theralene out of reach of children. children and pets in the family.