What is Peditus Syrup, (Peditus Banned) Information Accuracy?

Peditus is a medicine used in the treatment of symptoms such as cough, fever, joint pain, headache, and nasal congestion caused by upper respiratory diseases such as syrup, flu, flu. Peditus syrup is often prescribed by doctors to babies and children. The price of Peditus syrup is 4.70 TL.
Each metric peditus (5 ml) contains 125 mg paracetamol, 50 mg guaifenesin, 6.25 mg prilamine aleate, 5 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride. Paracetamol substance in the composition of peditus acts as pain reliever and antipyretic. Thanks to its antihistamine properties, the prilamine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride substance in the pitus relieves allergic symptoms. The active substance of phenylephrine HCl, on the other hand, functions as decongestant, that is, to open the nasal congestion. Peditus syrup also removes sputum with the content of Guaifenes.
Peditus can be prescribed by the doctor for any of the following conditions:
High fever, irritation in the throat and cough caused by flu, upper respiratory diseases such as flu
Flu, nasal congestion in flu infections
To soften and reconstitute bronchial secretions
Treatment of all kinds of pain such as colds, flu, headache, muscle pain, joint pain accompanied by colds.
People with severe liver and kidney failure, children under 4 years of age, those with coronary artery disease, patients with impaired liver and kidney function, high blood pressure and tachycardia should never use this drug without asking the doctor.
Peditus should not be used during pregnancy and lactation without consulting a doctor.
Peditus syrup usage dose;
Up to 3 years old: half a scale (2.5 ml) 3 times a day.
3-6 years: 1 scale (5 ml) 3 times a day.
Above 6 years old: every four hours, 1 scale (5 ml).
Adults
2 scales (10 ml) every 4 hours a day.
It should not be used in children and adults with fever higher than 39.5 C, which lasts more than 3 days.
It should not be used for more than 5 days unless otherwise recommended by the doctor.
Side effects of Peditus
Dizziness
Irritability
Heart palpitations
Nausea
Difficulty urinating
Numbness
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Headache
Sleepiness
Numbness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Percentage edema
Indigestion
Constipation
Gas, bloating
Rash and itching on the skin
Increase in blood pressure
Sual: Peditus syrup is forbidden, they say, right?
REPLY
Child Health and Diseases Specialist Mehmet Çetiner's answer: (The use of drugs of peditus type in children has been abandoned because it both enhances the secretion and prolongs the duration of the disease, and there are a lot of side effects in children that go to restlessness and air.)
Note: Do not use any medicine for yourself or your child without consulting your doctor.
Peditus Prospectus;
Formula:
Every 5ml (1 scale);
Paracetamol 120 mg,
Guaifenezin 50 mg,
Prilamine maleate 6.25 mg,
Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg,
Alcohol, Preservative; Methyl paraben, Propyl paraben, Dyestuff; Tartarazine, Sweetener and Fragrance; Sucrose, Sodium cyclamate, Sodium saccharin, Orange essential oil.
Pharmacological properties:
Indications:
High fever, cough and bronchial irritation, flu and other nasal obstructions seen in the cold, flu and other upper respiratory tract infections, dilution and softening of bronchial secretions, headache, muscle and joint pain.
Contraindications:
Hepatocellular insufficiency.
Warnings / Precautions:
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur due to tartarazine in its composition.
Due to Phenylephrine HCL in its composition, it can be used in small doses only in the case of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, glaucoma, diabetes, hyperthyroidism and prostate hypertrophy. Nevertheless, since sedative effect will be exacerbated, alcohol should not be taken together and the doses of sedatives and hypnotics used together should be reduced.
Note: This article is for informational purposes only. Never use medication without consulting your doctor.

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