What does Dexpin do?

Dexpin drug belongs to the group of drugs acting on the respiratory tract with the main ingredients being Terpin hydrate and Dextromethorphan. The drug is prepared in the form of sugar coated tablets and packed in boxes of 10 blisters x 10 tablets. Let's find out more details about what Dexpin does through the article below.

Dexpin is indicated for use in the treatment of cough, expectorant & bronchial secretion disorders in bronchopulmonary diseases.
Terpin has a direct effect on increasing bronchial secretions and is used as an expectorant. Sodium benzoate has a mild antiseptic and expectorant effect. Dextromethorphan HBr is a cough suppressant that acts on the cough center in the medulla oblongata.

Dexpin is used for oral administration. Dosage will be adjusted depending on the subject and progress of the disease.
Adults: 1-2 tablets of Dexpin x 2-3 times/day. Children 5 - 15 years old: 1 - 3 Dexpin tablets / day. Adults: 1-2 tablets of Dexpin x 2-3 times/day. It is necessary to apply the exact dose of Dexpin according to the instructions for use or instructions of the doctor or pharmacist. Patients do not arbitrarily calculate, apply other methods or change the dose of Dexpin.

Prescription drugs require a prescription from a doctor or pharmacist. Over-the-counter medicines require a leaflet from the manufacturer. Patients need to carefully read and follow the dosage written on the prescription or medication instructions exactly. When taking an overdose of Dexpin, it is necessary to stop taking it and notify your doctor or pharmacist immediately when there are unusual symptoms.
Unusual symptoms of overdose should be reported to the doctor or medical person in charge. In case of an overdose of Dexpin, there are symptoms that require emergency: Immediately call 911 for guidance and help. The patient's family should bring along the patient record book, all the drugs the patient is taking so that doctors can quickly diagnose and treat appropriately.
Usually, the medicine when missed dose can be taken after about 1-2 hours than prescribed in the prescription. However, if the drug has strict regulations on the time of use, it is possible to take a make up dose a few hours after the missed dose is detected. But if the time to make up for the dose is too far from the time when you need to take it, you should not take it because it can be dangerous for the body. Patients should adhere to the correct time to take the medicine or consult with the doctor, pharmacist before deciding to make up the dose.

Dexpin drug is not used in the following cases:
Patients with hypersensitivity or history of allergy to Terpin hydrate and Dextromethorphan or to any of the active ingredients in the drug. Cough due to asthma Respiratory failure. Children under 2 years old. Women who are pregnant or are exclusively breastfeeding. Normally, all cases of allergic hypersensitivity to any substance in the composition of the drug should not be treated with the drug. Other contraindications are listed in the instructions for use of the drug or a doctor's prescription. Contraindication to Dexpin means absolute contraindication not for any reason that contraindications are flexible to use the drug.

Dexpin when used in combination with some of the following drugs may occur drug interactions.
Drugs that depress the central nervous system of the brain. Morphine group drug. Wine, beer, alcoholic beverages, fermentation and tobacco can change the ingredients in the medicine. To ensure safety, patients should see the details in the drug instruction leaflet or consult a doctor or pharmacist for more details about the Dexpin drug line.

During the use of Dexpin, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Constipation Dizziness Nausea Skin allergies.

Before using Dexpin for treatment, patients should carefully consult the following notes.
Use caution in patients with cough due to asthma. Use Dexpin with caution when driving or operating machinery. Patients with hypersensitivity or history of allergy to Terpin hydrate and Dextromethorphan or to any of the excipients in the composition of the drug. The subjects that need to be noted before using Dexpin for treatment: the elderly, children under 15 years of age, pregnant women, lactating women, people with liver failure, kidney failure, patients with myasthenia gravis, hepatic coma , stomach ulcers.