- What is it for
- How to use
- 1. Adults and children over 12 years old
- 2. Children aged 6 to 12
- 3. Children from 2 to 6 years old
- Who should not use
- Possible side effects
Koide D is a syrup-based medicine that has dexchlorpheniramine maleate and betamethasone in its composition, effective in the treatment of eye, skin and respiratory allergies.
This remedy is indicated for children and adults and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 30 to 35 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
What is it for
Koide D is indicated for the adjunctive treatment of the following allergic diseases:
- Respiratory system, such as severe bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis; Skin allergic conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, drug reactions and serum sickness; Eye allergic conditions, such as keratitis, non-granulomatous iritis, chorioretinitis, iridocyclitis, choroiditis, conjunctivitis and uveitis.
Learn how to identify an allergic reaction.
How to use
The dosage should be determined by the doctor because it varies according to the problem to be treated, the person's age and their response to treatment. However, the dose recommended by the manufacturer is as follows:
1. Adults and children over 12 years old
The recommended starting dose is 5 to 10 ml, 2 to 4 times a day, which should not exceed 40 ml of syrup in a 24-hour period.
2. Children aged 6 to 12
The recommended starting dose is 2.5 ml, 3 to 4 times a day and should not exceed 20 ml of syrup in a 24-hour period.
3. Children from 2 to 6 years old
The recommended starting dose is 1.25 to 2.5 mL, 3 times a day, and the dose should not exceed 10 mL of syrups in a 24-hour period.
Koide D should not be used in children under 2 years of age.
Who should not use
Koide D should not be used by people who have systemic yeast infection, in preterm infants and newborns, people who are receiving therapy with monoaminoxidase inhibitors and who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the drug or to drugs with a similar composition.
In addition, this medicine should also not be used by diabetics, because it contains sugar, even during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless directed by the doctor.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur with treatment with Koide D are gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, electrolytic, dermatological, neurological, endocrine, ophthalmic, metabolic and psychiatric disorders.
In addition, this medication can also cause mild to moderate drowsiness, hives, skin rash, anaphylactic shock, photosensitivity, excessive sweating, chills and dryness of the mouth, nose and throat.
