Falimint
Instructions for use:
- 1. Indications for use
- 2. Contraindications for use
- 3. Method of application, dosage
- 4. Side effects
- 5. Interaction with other drugs
- 6. Special instructions
- 7. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 8. Overdose
- 9. Reviews
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Storage conditions
Falimint is a drug belonging to the group of antitussives that can eliminate an unproductive cough (cough without sputum separation). The preparation contains the active ingredient - acetylaminonitropropoxybenzene. Upon contact with the mucous membrane, Falimint irritates the nerve endings, providing a slight analgesic effect. The drug also has an antiseptic and antiemetic effect, which makes it possible to use Falimint in dental practice.
Falimint's properties are comparable to those of menthol. This drug, like menthol, causes a feeling of coolness in the throat and mouth. Falimint does not dry out the mucous membrane and does not cause significant numbness in the mouth. Falimint also has anti-inflammatory effects. Thanks to these properties, the reviews about Falimint are positive.
After oral administration, Falimint is quite well absorbed in the digestive tract. In plasma it is detected unchanged. The maximum plasma concentration is reached one hour after taking the drug. It is excreted from the body by the kidneys in the form of metabolites.
Indications for Falimint's use
According to the instructions for Falimint, indications for its use are inflammatory pathology of the respiratory tract, elimination of sneezing and coughing in athletes, lecturers, artists, smokers, the need to achieve an antiemetic effect when manipulating the oral cavity and pharynx, as well as in dentistry with dental prosthetics.
Contraindications to the use of Falimint
The instructions for Falimint indicate the following contraindications for its use:
- hypersensitivity to acetylaminonitropropoxybenzene;
- period of pregnancy, lactation.
Method of application, dosage
Falimint is prescribed for adults in a dosage of 1 tablet several times a day (daily dosage - no more than 10 tablets). Dragee should be slowly absorbed in the mouth. Falimint can be used for several days. Falimint and analogues cannot be used for a long time.
Falimint side effects
Falimint is pretty well tolerated. Allergic reactions have been reported as side effects: skin rash, itching, urticaria.
Interaction with other drugs
The interaction of Falimint with other drugs is not currently described.
special instructions
The drug contains sugar (0.03 XE in 1 tablet), which should be taken into account when using Falimint for patients with diabetes mellitus. The drug contains both glucose and sucrose, therefore, Falimint should not be prescribed to patients with glucose intolerance, sucrose-isomaltase deficiency and glucose-galactose malabsorption.
The experience of using this drug in children is limited, so it is not recommended to use Falimint under the age of 18 years.
Falimint's use during pregnancy and lactation
It is not recommended to use Falimint during pregnancy and lactation due to the lack of sufficient clinical experience.
Overdose
Falimint overdose cases have not been reported.
Reviews
Due to its good antiseptic effect and antitussive action, Falimint has proven itself well in respiratory pathology and in diagnostic practice. The drug is well tolerated, as evidenced by reviews of Falimint from patients who used this drug.
Falimint's analogs
The following analogs of Falimint are found: Acetylaminonitropropoxybenzene, Pronilide.
Storage conditions
Falimint should be stored at room temperature, out of the reach of children.
Before using this drug, you must read the instructions for Falimint.
The drug can only be used as directed by a doctor.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
