Descongex Plus is a remedy used to treat nasal congestion, as it has a nasal decongestant with fast effect and an antihistamine, which relieve symptoms caused by flu and colds, rhinitis or sinusitis and reduce runny nose.
This medicine is available in tablets, drops and syrup and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 6 to 19 reais, depending on the pharmaceutical form and the size of the package.
How to use
The dosage of Decongex Plus depends on the dosage form to be used:
1. Pills
The recommended dose for adults is 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet in the evening, the maximum dose of which should not exceed 2 tablets per day. For children it is recommended to choose syrup or drops.
2. Drops
The recommended dose for children over 2 years of age is 2 drops per kg of body weight, divided into three doses per day. The maximum daily dose of 60 drops should not be exceeded.
3. Syrup
In adults, the recommended dose is 1 to 1 and a half measuring cups, which is equivalent to 10 to 15 mL respectively, 3 to 4 times a day.
In children over 2 years of age, the recommended dose is one-quarter to one-half cup, which is equivalent to 2.5 to 5 mL, respectively, 4 times a day.
The maximum daily dose of 60 mL should not be exceeded.
Who should not use
Decongex Plus should not be used in people who are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formula, pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and children under 2 years of age.
In addition, this drug is also contraindicated in people with heart problems, severe high blood pressure, severe circulatory disorders of the heart, arrhythmias, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, circulatory disorders, diabetes and people with abnormal prostate enlargement.
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Possible side effects
Side effects that may occur during treatment with Decongex Plus are high blood pressure, changes in heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nose and throat, drowsiness, decreased reflexes, insomnia, nervousness, irritability, blurred vision and thickening of bronchial secretions.
