Tuesday, November 1, 2011

pharmaceutical chemistry 2 (article 2)

Hello!!Hello!!Welcome to my second blog!!!(I know i'm late)...sorry Miss Grace...This time its gonna be about drug related to me...Well,the drug that I've chosen is Actifed Expectorant... So,what does this drug do????Hmmm...It cures chesty cough !!!Yay!!=P

How did I get to know the drug??(lemme load my time machine..loading...loading..3..2...1) .. Back in year 2001 when I was thirteen...I was suffering from severe cough which lasted over 7 months....(NOPE!!!I'm not joking)...My mother took me to seek help from several specialists from modern to traditional (Chinese to Indian)...sadly nothing worked..=(..THEN!!!One night,with god's grace I was introduced to this drug by my cousin...to my surprise,my cough started reducing gradually..the drug was actually effective!!!Thank god and of course my cousin for that...



What is Actifed CC Chesty Cough (Guaifenesin (oral))?
1.Guaifenesin is an expectorant. Guaifenesin loosens phlegm and increases the lubrication of your lungs allowing for a productive cough and decreased chest congestion.


2.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.


3.Guaifenesin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.


Dosage:Adults and children over 12 years: 10ml three times daily. Children under 12 years: 6-12 years : 5ml three times daily. 2-5 years : 2.5ml three times daily. 6 months - under 2 years: 1,25ml three times daily. A physician's advice should be obtain


Composition:Each 5ml contains: - 1,25mg Triprolidine Hydrochloride BP - 30mg Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride BP - 100mg Guaiphenesin BP in a clear orange-coloured, spicy, lemon-flavoured oral solution.


Indications and usage:Actifed Expectorant is indicated for the symptomatic relief of upper respiratory tract disorders accompanied by productive cough which are benefited by a combination of a histamine H1-receptor antagonist, a nasal decongestant and an expectorant.


Package:Bottles of : 100 ml



Lastly,if you guys are suffering from chesty cough..I would recommend this drug to yall...(TRUST me!!!It WORKS!!0..thank you=)