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In the treatment of a runny nose, it is very important to open the upper respiratory tract. A runny nose may appear in the course of flu, colds or as a result of an allergic reaction. However, it is a pain every time. Therefore, even in the treatment of runny nose, drugs such as Apselan are used, whose task is to reduce the congestion of the mucosa in the upper respiratory tract.
Apselan – composition
The main component of the drug Apselan is pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. In tablets Apselan there are also auxiliary substances such as: lactose monohydrate, corn starch, povidone, magnesium stearate. The coating of the film-coated tablets contains: hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, macragol 6000, E171, E172.
Pseudoephedrine acts on the peripheral nervous system. Taken orally, for example in the form of tablets Apselan, reduces nasal congestion, but also increases intraocular pressure and dilates the bronchi. Therefore, this ingredient is used in the symptomatic treatment of inflammation of the nasal mucosa, as well as in sinusitis or in the course of upper respiratory tract infection and allergic rhinitis. Pseudoephedrine, despite its effects on the nervous system, has a low ability to accelerate the heart rate and increase systolic blood pressure.
Apselan – dosage
Dosage place Apselan should be used exactly as described in this leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Unless otherwise prescribed, one tablet is taken 3-4 times a day for a maximum of 4 days. Children under 12 years of age must not be given the drug without consulting a doctor. Apselan is sold without a prescription, the manufacturer of the drug is Polfarmex.
Apselan the maximum concentration in the blood serum is reached 2 hours after administration. However, it undergoes biological decomposition about 5,5 hours after taking the drug.
Apselan – contraindications
The main active ingredient of the drug Apselan is pseudoephedrine, so cannot be used at the same time I’m misty and furozalidone. It cannot be administered to people who are hypersensitive to pseudoephedrine or any other component of the preparation. Contraindications to use the drug Apselan it is also hereditary galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, glucose-galactase malabsorption. Other contraindications these include high blood pressure, heart disease, overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, increased intraocular pressure, enlarged prostate, abnormal liver or kidney function. Contraindications it is also pregnancy and breastfeeding, as pseudoephedrine passes into the fetus and breast milk.
Apselan – interactions with other drugs
Apselan comes in interactions with other medications. It also enters in interaction with alcohol, therefore, while taking the drug, it is not allowed to drink alcohol even between doses of the drug. In addition, it comes in interactions with drugs that have a sedative effect on the central nervous system or with tricyclic antidepressants. Can’t be taken I’m mistywhen taking drugs that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, drugs that inhibit monoamine oxidase or drugs for blood pressure, and drugs that block alpha and beta adrenergic receptors.
Side effects
Apselan how any drug can induce side effects. But they do not occur in all patients who take this drug. The most common side effects These include stimulation of the central nervous system, sleep disturbances, very rarely hallucinations. There may also be a skin rash and itchy skin. Occasionally, urinary retention has been reported in males, but this may be due to pseudoephedrine ingestion despite an enlarged prostate gland.
Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health.