The environment we live in now is relatively poor, and children’s resistance is relatively weak. Especially when the seasons change, many babies are very susceptible to colds and illnesses. The most common cold symptom in children is coughing. Watching their children feel uncomfortable coughing makes parents feel uncomfortable. So what medicine is good for children to take when coughing? Dextromethorphan extended-release suspension is a good choice.
1. Usage and dosage
In the case of upper respiratory tract infection, people will have symptoms such as dry cough, cold, pharyngitis, etc., which will have a great impact on life and work. Over-the-counter medications such as dextromethorphan extended-release suspension can relieve these symptoms and allow people's bodies to return to normal. Each 100 ml of dextromethorphan sustained-release suspension contains 0.6 grams of dextromethorphan hydrobromide, which can be taken orally directly (with sufficient shaking), and for patients of different ages and different severity of illness, it is necessary to consult a pharmacist under the supervision of a pharmacist. Under the guidance, strictly control the dosage and frequency of taking medicines.
Child patients like adults and 12-year-old doctors usually take 10ml of Dextromethorphan Extended Release Suspension twice a day. For pediatric patients aged 6-12 years old, the frequency remains unchanged and the dose is reduced to 5ml. For younger patients, such as children aged 2-6 years, the dose should be reduced to 2.5ml. In addition, dextromethorphan sustained-release suspension needs to be contraindicated in women within 3 months of pregnancy, those with a history of mental illness, and breastfeeding women to avoid side effects. Patients who have stopped taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors for less than two weeks should not take this drug.
2. What is the efficacy?
Dextromethorphan sustained-release suspension is a central antitussive that can inhibit the cough center in the brain oblongata and produce antitussive effects. Its antitussive effect is equal to or slightly stronger than that of codeine. The general therapeutic dose does not inhibit breathing, and long-term use has no addiction or tolerance. Therefore, just pay attention to the dosage when taking it, and there is no need to worry about tolerance.
3. Side effects
It should be noted that after taking dextromethorphan sustained-release suspension, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, irritability, belching, lack of appetite, constipation, nausea, Skin allergies, etc., but it does not affect the efficacy. The above reactions may disappear on their own after stopping the drug.
The reason why we should pay attention to the dosage is that the general dosage will not have any adverse effects on the human body, but overdose will be very harmful. It is currently found that overdose can cause confusion, bronchospasm, and respiratory depression.
4. Medication precautions
Be aware that some people cannot take dextromethorphan sustained-release suspension. Generally speaking, pregnant women need to be very careful when using the drug because it may affect the fetus. The same is true for this medicine, which is contraindicated for women within 3 months of pregnancy. In addition, people with a history of mental illness and breastfeeding women are not recommended to use this product.
5. Drug Price
As an over-the-counter antitussive drug, dextromethorphan sustained-release suspension still has a good reputation in the hearts of the public. As for the price of the drug, it will be affected by many factors, such as the brand, packaging, specifications, etc. of the drug. Under normal circumstances, when the brands are different, the prices of medicines will naturally be different. In some large pharmacies, the price of this medicine is 16 yuan.