Glauvent pills p/o 40mg №20×1

Name:
Glauvent.
Description:
Glauvent is a centrally acting antitussive drug. It contains the alkaloid glaucine, isolated from the plant Glaucium flavum, which suppresses the cough center. Glauvent is used for dry cough of various origins: infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract; acute and chronic bronchitis, infectious diseases (flu). Precautions Do not use the drug if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance – glaucine hydrobromide or to any of the excipients; if you have low blood pressure; if you have an acute myocardial infarction; in children. The drug should be used with caution in patients with labile blood pressure due to the threat of collapse. Glauvent should not be used for productive cough with sputum production, as there is a possibility of blockage of the bronchi as a result of retained bronchial secretions. Taking other medicines Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Glauvent tablets can be used in combination with antibiotics, chemotherapeutic agents, etc. Glauvent tablets should not be used simultaneously with drugs that suppress coughing, both central (codeine, codterpine) and peripheral mechanism of action (exangitis, libexin). The combination with drugs that cause a decrease in bronchial secretion (for example, atropine derivatives) is not justified. Glauvent can be used simultaneously with bronchodilators, cardiovascular drugs (diuretics, ACE inhibitors). The active substance is effectively combined with ephedrine, citric acid, basil oil in combination preparations in the form of syrups offered for cough relief. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicine. Glauvent tablets should be used with caution in pregnant women and nursing mothers, assessing the benefit/risk ratio. Driving vehicles and working with mechanismsGlauvent should be used carefully when driving vehicles and when working with mechanisms due to the possible occurrence of dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness and fatigue. Important information about some of the ingredients This medicine contains wheat starch, which is acceptable for people with celiac disease. Patients with wheat allergy (other than celiac disease) should not use this medicinal product. The composition of the drug includes sucrose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. The composition of the drug includes the dye E110, which can cause allergic reactions. Dosage and administration Take Glauvent tablets, observing exactly the prescription of the attending physician. If you are not sure about something, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Tablets are taken orally, recommended after meals. Adults A single dose for adults is 40 mg (1 tablet), 2-3 times a day. In more severe cases, a single dose may be 80 mg (2 tablets). The maximum daily dose should not exceed 200 mg (5 tablets). Patients with impaired liver and kidney function and elderly patients For patients with kidney and liver diseases and elderly patients, it is necessary to reduce the dose of the drug or increase the interval between doses. Duration of treatment – no more than 5 days. If you have taken a dose higher than necessary When using the drug in higher doses, the following symptoms may occur: dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness and fatigue, nausea, vomiting, lowering blood pressure. In case of overdose, both routine measures are used to quickly remove the drug from the body (gastric lavage, activated charcoal, infusion of aqueous saline solutions), and drugs that affect the symptoms of overdose. If you miss a dose If you miss one dose, take it as soon as possible. If it’s time for your next dose, take it as usual. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one. Continue to use the medicine according to the directions in this leaflet. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Side effectsGlauvent is well tolerated. Like all medicines, Glauvent can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following adverse reactions have been reported: Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people): dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness and fatigue, nausea and vomiting, lowering blood pressure can be observed when using a single dose exceeding 80 mg . Frequency unknown (based on the available data, the frequency of occurrence cannot be determined): allergic reactions characterized by itching or skin rashes. Reporting adverse reactions If you experience any adverse reactions, please consult your physician. This recommendation applies to any possible adverse reactions, including those not listed in the package insert. You can also report adverse reactions to the adverse drug reactions (actions) information database, including reports of drug failures. By reporting adverse reactions, you help to get more information about the safety of the drug. Storage conditionsStore at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children. Medicines should not be disposed of in the sewer or in the household waste container. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you do not use. These measures will contribute to the protection of the environment. Composition 1 coated tablet contains: Core composition: Active substance: glaucine hydrobromide – 40 mg; Excipients: wheat starch, sucrose, gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose (type 101), talc, stearic acid. Shell composition: gelatin, acacia gum, titanium dioxide (E171), sucrose, talc, macrogol 6000, glycerol, opalux orange (sucrose, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow FCF (E110), talc, iron oxide yellow (E172), povidone (E1201), sodium benzoate ( E211), indigo carmine (E132)). Packaging Round, biconvex film-coated tablets with a glossy orange surface. 20 film-coated tablets in a blister pack of hard colorless transparent PVC film and aluminum foil. 1 blister in a carton box along with a leaflet. Shelf life 3 years. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the package. Release from pharmacies By prescription.