Hufagrip: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use it

Use

What is Hufagrip used for?

Hufagrip is a generic syrup that is useful for treating coughs, colds and fever in children.

Hufagrip is available in 4 variants, namely yellow, green, blue, and red. Each Hufagrip variant has different functions and active ingredients.

This cough syrup is included in over-the-counter medicines, so you can buy it at a pharmacy without a prescription from a doctor.

Here are each variant of Hufagrip:

1. Hufagrip Flu and Cough (yellow)

Hufagrip Flu and Cough in yellow packaging is intended to treat symptoms of flu, colds, and cough with phlegm. This medication contains the following active ingredients:

• paracetamol 120 mg
• pseudoephedrine HCl 7.5 mg
• chlorpheniramine maleate 0.5 mg
• glyceryl guaiacolate 50 mg

Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, works to treat mild to moderate pain. This active ingredient also helps reduce fever.

Pseudoephedrine works to constrict blood vessels in the airway. Then, chlorpheniramine is useful for blocking the action of histamine in the body, which is a substance that can cause allergies.

Another ingredient is glyceryl guaiacolate, also known as guaifenesin. This expectorant medication helps relieve cough symptoms caused by upper respiratory tract disorders.

2. Hufagrip BP (green)

Hufagrip BP with green packaging functions to treat symptoms of colds and coughs with phlegm.

This medicine contains active ingredients that are slightly different from the yellow Hufagrip, namely:

• dextromethorphan HBr 7.5 mg
• pseudoephedrinehcl 15 mg
• chlorpheniramine maleate 0.5 mg

Dextromethorphan works to relieve coughs caused by fever, flu, or other conditions. This drug works by sending signals to the brain so that it can regulate the reflex for coughing.

3. Hufagrip Colds (blue)

As the name implies, this variant of Hufagrip is only intended to treat cold symptoms.

Therefore, the active ingredients in this drug are pseudoephedrine and chlorpheniramine maleate.

4. Hufagrip TMP (red)

Hufagrip TMP with red packaging is used to reduce fever, headaches, and pain in children.

Unlike the other variants, Hufagrip TMP only uses one active ingredient, namely ibuprofen.

How to use Hufagrip?

Always use this medicine in accordance with the rules for taking the medicine listed on the package, or according to your doctor's instructions.

Ask your doctor if you have any doubts about how to use a medication. Here are some ways that you can apply when using this drug.

• For medicine in syrup form, make sure you shake the syrup before drinking it.
• Use a medicine measuring spoon if you want to take this drug. Avoid using a regular spoon because the dosage you are using is not necessarily the right one. If you do not have a measuring spoon, ask your pharmacist.
• While you are using this medication, drink large amounts of water to clear your throat while using the medicine.
• Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve for 7 days, or if your condition is accompanied by fever and headache, or a skin rash.
• If you are going to have surgery, tell the doctor who will operate on you that you are under hufagrip bp.
• Do not use this medication for more than seven days in a row.
• Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, or for longer than the recommended dosage.

How to save Hufagrip?

The following are some of the ways to store drugs that you must comply with, such as:

• Store this medication at room temperature. Do not be in a place that is too cold or too hot.
• Keep this medication away from exposure to sunlight or direct light.
• Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets.
• Do not store this medication in the bathroom or other damp places.
• Do not also store this drug until it freezes in the freezer.
• Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules.
• Always pay attention to the drug storage rules listed on the packaging.

If you are no longer using this medicine or if the medicine has expired, discard this medicine immediately according to the procedure for disposing of the medicine.

One of them, do not mix this drug with household waste. Do not also throw this drug in drains such as toilets.

Ask the pharmacist or staff from the local waste disposal agency about the proper and safe way to dispose of drugs for environmental health.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of Hufagrip for adults?

The dose for adults is three times a day, as much as two measuring spoons per use.

What is the dose of Hufagrip for children?

• Dosage for children over 12 years: 1 day, 3 x 2 measuring spoons
• Dosage for children 6-12 years: 1 day, 3 x 1 measuring spoon
• Dosage for children 2-6 years: 1 day, 3 x ½ measuring spoon
• Dosage for children younger than 2 years: according to the doctor's instructions

In what forms is this medicine available?

All Hufagrip variants are available in 60 ml syrup form.

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using Hufagrip?

All drugs are definitely at risk of causing side effects, including Hufagrip for treating coughs and colds. Most of these side effects are mild, and not everyone will experience them.

However, if you experience any troublesome health problems after using this medicine, tell your doctor.

Mild side effects that may occur with Hufagrip include:

• Can not be silent
• Nausea and vomiting
• Limp
• Headache
• Dizzy
• Sleepy
• Nervous
• Stomach ache

Even so, the symptoms of the aforementioned side effects will soon disappear over time. However, if the condition persists or gets worse, you should tell your doctor.

On the other hand, there are also serious side effects that can occur, including:

• Skin rash
• Can not sleep
• Stomach ache
• It's hard to breathe
• The heart beats fast or irregular

If you experience the symptoms of serious side effects listed above, notify your doctor immediately and get medical attention.

Warnings & Precautions

What should be known before using Hufagrip?

Before you decide to use Hufagrip to treat coughs and colds, there are several things that you should understand, including the following.

• Do not give this medication to children under 4 years of age without a doctor's supervision.
• Ask your doctor first if this drug is safe for use by children. Because the abuse of drugs to treat coughs and colds can cause death in children.
• Do not use this drug if you are taking MAO inhibitor drugs. If interactions occur, these drugs can cause serious side effects.
• Ask your doctor if it is safe to use this medication if you have emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
• Do not do activities that require high concentration when using this medicine. The reason is, this drug can cause drowsiness.
• If the symptoms do not subside within three days, contact your doctor immediately.

Is this drug safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Hufagrip is not recommended to treat cold coughs in pregnant and lactating women. However, it is better to always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

However, you need to know that one of the main ingredients in this drug, namely pseudoephedrine, is included in it pregnancy risk category C according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in America or the equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (BPOM) in Indonesia. The following is an explanation of the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A: It's not risky
• B: No risk in some studies
• C: It might be risky
• D: There is positive evidence of risk
• X: Contraindicated
• N: Not known

Meanwhile, it is still not known whether this drug can be released through breast milk (ASI) in nursing mothers. So, it is better for you to consult your doctor first about the potential benefits and risks of using drugs. Only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Interaction

What medicines should not be taken with Hufagrip?

Hufagrip might interact with other drugs that you are currently taking. This can change how the drug works, or even increase the chance of side effects.

To avoid these possible drug interactions, make a list of all medications you are currently taking or have recently used, including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, herbal medicines, and vitamin supplements. Show this list to your doctor or pharmacist to help you determine the appropriate dosage and avoid unwanted interactions.

For your safety, do not start or stop the drug, nor do you change the dose of the drug, without first consulting your doctor.

According to MedlinePlus, the content of dextromethorphan should not be used in conjunction with:

• Concomitant use with MAO inhibitor anti-depressant drugs that can lead to hypertension
• Concomitant use of antacids can increase the effect of Pseudoephedrine HCl
• Concomitant use of CNS depressants
• Anticholinergic concomitant use (causes drowsiness, dizziness, loss of muscle coordination, mental alertness)

Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Hufagrip?

Certain drugs should not be used when eating certain foods because drug-food interactions can occur.

Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur.

Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking red grapefruit juice while using the medicine unless your doctor allows it.

Grapefruit and grapefruit drugs can increase the risk of interactions. Consult your doctor and pharmacist for more info.

Are there certain health conditions that can interact with this medication?

This drug may interact with several diseases and health problems. These interactions can make your disease worse, or interfere with how the medication works.

It is important to always tell your doctor about any diseases and other health problems you are experiencing before starting to use this medicine. That way, your doctor can help you determine whether this drug is safe or not for you to use.

Patients with the following health conditions should avoid using hufagripp bp:

The following health patients are not recommended to use this drug:

• Patients who are sensitive to other sympathomimetic drugs (eg ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine)
• Diabetics
• People with glaucoma
• Patients with severe high blood pressure
• Patients with MAO (Monoamine Oxidase) Inhibitor
• Patients with impaired respiratory function (causing respiratory and central nervous system depression)
• Patients with high blood pressure / stroke
• Potential for high blood pressure / stroke such as obesity or old age
• People with hyperthyroidism
• Patients with liver and kidney disorders

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of emergency or overdose, call the medical team, ambulance (118 or 119), or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Here are the symptoms of an overdose that you need to be aware of:

• nausea
• throws up
• dizzy
• lost balance
• numbness and tingling
• convulsions

What should I do if I forget to take medicine?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember when it's time for the next dose, just ignore the missed dose, and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not double your dose.

The reason is, double doses do not guarantee that you can recover faster. In addition, using excessive doses actually increases the risk of side effects and the risk of overdose. It is better to use the dosage as specified on the drug packaging for safe use.

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