Uses of Triafax
The effect of the drug Triafax helps to treat pneumonia, skin infections, tonsillitis, pharyngitis... Before using the drug, in addition to carefully read the instructions for use, the patient should also discuss with the doctor to have appropriate indications for dosing.
1. Composition and uses of Triafax
Triafax drug belongs to the group of drugs to treat parasites, anti-infectives, antivirals, antifungals. The drug has the main ingredient Cefpodoxime proxetil and excipients just enough as prescribed by the manufacturer. Currently, Triafax 200 mg is marketed in the form of a box of 1 blister, a box of 2 blisters x 10 tablets and a powder pack for Triafax 100 mg.
With the above ingredients and pharmaceutical substances, the drug is effective in the treatment of the following diseases:
Upper respiratory tract infections including acute otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Community-acquired acute pneumonia. Uncomplicated acute gonococcal infection. Uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Skin and skin structure infections. Triafax is a prescription drug, so patients should only use it when prescribed by a doctor, professional pharmacist.
2. Dosage of Triafax in the treatment of disease
Triafax can be used for both adults and children, the dosage of the drug will be different for each subject. You can refer to the dosage of Triafax as follows:
Adults:
Upper respiratory tract infections, including tonsillitis and pharyngitis: 100 mg every 12 hours for 10 days. Community-acquired acute pneumonia: 200 mg every 12 hours for 14 days. Uncomplicated acute gonococcal infection: 200 mg single dose. Uncomplicated urinary tract infections: 100 mg every 12 hours for 7 days. Skin and skin structure infections: 400 mg every 12 hours for 7-14 days. Children:
Acute otitis media: 10 mg/kg/day (maximum 400 mg/day in 2 divided doses) for 10 days. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis: 10 mg/kg/day (maximum 200 mg/day in 2 divided doses) for 10 days. The drug should be taken whole with water and food. Do not break or crush the medicine, because it can affect the effectiveness of the medicine.
The above dosage may not be right for all cases, so it is important that users consult their doctor and take the medication as directed to get the best treatment results.
3. Subjects contraindicated with Triafax
It is recommended that the following people should not take Triafax:
People who are hypersensitive to the ingredients of the drug People with severe liver and kidney failure Women who are pregnant and nursing. Because taking the drug during this time can affect the fetus and the baby. People with a history of sensitivity to cefpodoxime proxetil should not use it. Contraindication is understood as an absolute contraindication, the use of Triafax in subjects with contraindications will bring more risks than benefits.
4. Possible side effects when taking Triafax
The side effects recorded when taking Triafax drugs usually stop at moderate and mild levels and do not seriously affect the patient's health. Some side effects may occur with manifestations such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, colitis and headache... These reactions will gradually decrease and disappear when the patient finishes end the treatment.
In order to minimize the side effects that may affect health, patients should pay attention to the following issues:
Medicines should be used according to the prescription, do not increase or decrease the dose arbitrarily even if the disease tends to remission direction. The drug should be taken at the same time of day to get the best effect. It should only be taken with filtered water and mixed according to the allowed dose. Do not use carbonated water, alcoholic beverages and stimulants during treatment with the drug. Do not abuse and use the drug for longer than recommended by your doctor. The above are the uses of Triafax, patients should carefully read the instructions and indications of the doctor before using the drug to make the drug process safe and achieve the best results.