Uses of Topmaxsil

Topmaxsill is a pharmaceutical product manufactured and registered by Meyer-BPC Joint Venture Company, Vietnam. Topmaxsill belongs to the group of drugs that act on the respiratory tract with two main ingredients: terpin hydrate 100mg and dextromethorphan HBr 5mg. The drug is used to treat cough and expectoration in adults and children, to treat secretion disorders in bronchial and lung diseases.
The drug is in the form of hard capsules, packing specification is box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets and box of 1 bottle x 500 tablets, each tablet contains 100mg of terpine and 5mg of dextromethorphan, and other excipients just enough.

2.1. The terpin hydrate ingredient in Topmaxsill is derived from eucalyptus, oregano, thyme and turpentine. Effective in loosening mucus in patients with acute and chronic bronchitis. The dextromethorphan component in the drug has an antitussive effect due to its inhibitory effect on the cough center in the medulla oblongata. The drug is used to relieve cough caused by mild irritation of the throat and bronchi. With therapeutic doses, the effect of the drug can last for 5-6 hours.
2.2. Indications Topmaxsill is used to appoint one of the following cases:
Cough and expectorant in the treatment of acute and chronic bronchitis for adults and children. Treatment of secretion disorders in diseases of the bronchi and lungs. 2.3. Contraindications Topmaxsill drug is not used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity to terpine hydrate, dextromethorphan and any of the excipients in the drug formula. Respiratory failure, asthma. Are taking an MAO inhibitor. Children under 2 years old.

To use Topmaxsill correctly, at the right dose, the patient should consult with a doctor, pharmacist and medical professional. Patients should carefully read the manufacturer's instructions for use before use to ensure the correct use of the drug, the correct dose and safety.
3.1. Dosage The hard capsule should be taken orally. The tablet should be swallowed whole with boiled or purified filtered water.
Food does not affect the absorption of the drug, so it can be taken before or after a meal. Note that alcohol, beer, alcoholic beverages and carbonated drinks and bottled soft drinks are not allowed to take medicine to avoid affecting the effectiveness of the drug.
3.2. Dosage Children from over 2 years old -15 years old: Take 1-2 tablets/time and 3 times a day. Adults: Take 2 tablets/time and 3 times/day. Note: The dose of the drug will be adjusted to suit each patient and the course of the disease. Therefore, in order to have the right dose and get the fastest effect, the patient needs to consult a specialist and take the drug as prescribed.

During the use of Topmaxsill, patients may experience undesirable effects (ADRs) as follows:
Common: Fatigue, dizziness, tachycardia, urticaria, nausea Rare: Yes mild drowsiness and digestive upset. Note: Some side effects of the drug may not be mentioned above, so when you have any of the above side effects or other unusual signs, the patient should notify the doctor for advice. timely solution. Note that the drug should not be taken with alcohol and other psychoactive drugs to avoid increasing the drowsiness effect.

Topmaxsill drug may interact with some other drugs and drug interactions may be synergistic or antagonistic, affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of the drugs being used.
The data reported on drug interactions of Topmaxsill with concomitant drugs are as follows:
Concomitant use with MAO inhibitors. Co-administration with CNS depressants will increase the CNS depressant effect. Quinine inhibition of CYP2D6 will reduce the metabolism of dextromethorphan, leading to increased blood concentrations and increased toxicity. To avoid drug interactions, patients should list and notify the doctor about the drugs, functional foods, herbs being used for advice by the doctor and adjust or change the dose, type and type of medicine. the right medicine for the patient.

In order to ensure the safe and effective use of the drug, the patient should also note and be cautious about the following issues: professional doctor or pharmacist, medical professional. Absolutely do not arbitrarily calculate and increase or decrease the dose of the drug without consulting and without a doctor's prescription. Use caution when using dextromethorphan in patients with excessive phlegm or chronic cough in smokers, asthma, and emphysema. People with respiratory depression also need to be very careful when using dextromethorphan. For pregnant women, avoid using drugs during pregnancy, do not use drugs with ethanol-containing products to avoid affecting the fetus. Women who are breastfeeding should also not take Topmaxsill with products containing ethanol. If it is absolutely necessary, it is necessary to consult a doctor before use and to weigh the risks and benefits, breast-feeding should be discontinued while taking the drug. For drivers or drivers, operating machinery, there is currently no information about the drug causing adverse effects, so these subjects can still use the drug.

Missed dose: When you forget to take a dose, you can take it as soon as you remember as soon as possible within 1-2 hours compared to the prescribed time. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your next scheduled dose. Do not take 2 doses together to make up for a missed dose to avoid an overdose.
Overdose: Symptoms of overdose are usually caused by dextromethorphan, including: Nausea, vomiting, nystagmus, urinary retention, hallucinations, ataxia, respiratory depression, convulsions.
Overdose treatment: When symptoms of overdose or abnormality appear, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor for instructions on how to handle it promptly or directly take the patient to a nearby medical facility for treatment. mind. Administer intravenous Naloxone 2g dose to the patient and repeat injection until a total dose of 10g is reached, combined with supportive treatment if necessary.

Store the medicine in a dry place, away from sunlight, away from moisture with a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees C. Keep the medicine out of reach of small children and pets. Collect and dispose of expired, damaged, or unused medications according to the instructions of your doctor, manufacturer, and local waste disposal company for safe disposal. Do not throw medicine, flush it under the tap and throw it in the toilet. Hopefully with this article you have understood the information about Topmaxsill drug. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat a medical condition. Therefore, users need to consult a doctor before using the drug to be prescribed the right medication to achieve the best treatment effect.
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