Salicylamide: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Use

What is salicylamide for?

Salicylamide or salicilamide is a drug used to treat fever and pain. This drug belongs to the analgesic and antipyretic class.

Apart from treating fever and pain, this drug can also be used to treat pain due to inflammation or inflammation related to muscle, bone, and joint problems.

The drug salicylamide may be used for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How are the rules for using salicylamide?

Follow the medication rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. Always read the instructions for using drugs before using this medicine.

Read carefully the instructions for use on the packaging or prescription label. Do not use this medication for more than the recommended dose, for less, or for longer than the recommended dose.

If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

How to store this drug?

Salicylamide is best stored at room temperature and kept away from direct light and damp areas. Do not store in the bathroom and do not freeze.

Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush salicylamide down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when the drug has expired or when it is no longer needed.

Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal agency about how to safely dispose of your medicine.

Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

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 salicylamide for adults?

Your doctor's recommended salicylamide dose depends on (any or all of the appropriate ones):

• Treated conditions
• Other medical conditions
• Any other medicines you use
• How do you respond to this drug
• Weight
• Height
• Age
• Gender

What is the dose of salicylamide for children?

There is no provision for the dosage of this drug for children. This medicine can be dangerous for children. It is important to understand the safety of drugs before use. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

In what dosage and preparation is this drug available?

Salicylamide or salicilamide is available in the following dosages:

• 150 mg tablet
• 300 mg capsule

Side effects

What side effects may occur due to salicylamide?

Like the use of other medicines, use of salicylamide can cause some side effects. Most of the following side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment.

However, it is important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after taking this medicine.

Check with your doctor if any of the common side effects don't improve or start to bother:

• gastric acid
• nausea
• discomfort in the stomach

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following severe side effects:

• black or bloody stools
• dazed
• cloudy urine or pale stools
• diarrhea
• hearing loss
• ears ring
• severe stomach pain
• unusual fatigue
• gag
• yellowing of the skin or eyes

Do not rule out this drug can trigger an allergic reaction. Immediately stop using this drug and contact your doctor if there is a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic), with symptoms such as:

• swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue
• skin rash
• itchy rash
• difficulty breathing

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.

If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using salicylamide?

Before deciding to use salicylamide, you need to pay attention to several things. The following conditions must be considered:

Certain drugs and diseases

Tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, whether prescription, non-prescription, supplements, or herbal medicines. This is because several types of drugs may interact with salicylamide.

In addition, it is also important to inform your doctor about any diseases or other health conditions that you are currently suffering from. It is possible that this drug can trigger interactions with certain diseases or health conditions.

Allergy

Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergies to salicilamide or any of the ingredients in this medicine. In addition, get checked out if you have any other allergies, for example to certain foods, dyes, or animals.

Is this drug safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?

There is no adequate research on the risks of using salicylamide drugs in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.

This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = No risk,
• B = not at risk in several studies,
• C = May be risky,
• D = There is positive evidence of risk,
• X = Contraindicated,
• N = Unknown

Interaction

What medicines may interact with Salicylamide?

Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur.

In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.

According to MIMS, avoid using salicylamide with drugs nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAID). This is because NSAIDs have the potential to increase the risk of side effects from salicylamide drugs.

Can food or alcohol interact with salicylamide?

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 doctor, medical team, or pharmacist.

What health conditions may interact with Salicylamide?

Any other health conditions you have can affect the use of this drug. Always tell your doctor if you have other health problems, especially:

• Kidney illness
• Liver disease
• Growths on the nose (nasal polyps)
• Respiratory disorders (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD)
• Disturbances in the stomach / intestines / esophagus (bleeding, ulcers, stomach acid, blockage)
• Problems with bleeding or clotting, glaucoma, difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland)
• Diabetes, stroke, seizures, uncontrolled overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
• Heart disease (congestive heart failure, history of heart attack)
• Swelling of the ankles / feet / hands, loss of body fluids (dehydration)
• Blood disorders (anemia)
• High blood pressure, mental / mood disorders, certain genetic conditions (G6PD deficiency, pyruvate kinase deficiency).

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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