Paracetamol trending due to shortage is alarming

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We've seen reports of pharmacies running out of stock ng lagundi syrup/capsule and paracetamol.

It's alarming that Biogesic is trending and there's a shortage of analgesics and cough & cold meds.

However, "There is no shortage of paracetamol in the country", Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez assured the public.

Just in case there is truth in the shortage, here are a few reminders:

1. Paracetamol (Biogesic) is to be taken every 4-6 hours or as needed for fever. When it comes to buying Biogesic, it pays to distinguish the authentic from the counterfeit. Be in the know at all time.

2. Neozep and Bioflu are the same. These formulations are to be taken every 6 hours. Neozep and Bioflu already have paracetamol in them so no need to take paracetamol. Overdose po yun. Overdose may lead to kidney failure.

Both Neozep and Bio Flu are the same drugs, they are the same Paracetamol-Phenylephrine Chlorphenamine Maleate at nagkaiba lang sa brand name

Both Alaxan and Medicol have Ibuprofen and they are both anti inflammatory drugs

Stop taking antibiotics without doctor's prescription

These drugs, once taken in huge amount may lead to liver failure as cancer, avoid drinking alcohol while taking these drugs as alcohol once combined with paracetamol will create a toxic chemical enough to destroy the function of the liver. Prolonged, unsupervised intake of these medications could cause acute liver failure.

3. Meds for dry cough and productive (with phlegm) are different.

4. Drink plenty of water!!

Kalma! Hindi po 'yan nilalaklak ha.

For everyone's info, the recommended dosage: For adults is to take 500mg tablet once every 4-6 hours as needed.

It's always best pa din to consult a doctor!

I hope that there won't be a market price spike similar to face masks before.

Sana walang mag-hoard ng meds at ibebenta ng mahal.

A lot of people are experiencing COVID-like symptoms too.

Praying for everyone's safety and healing.

Generic paracetamol works better for me. Seems like branded ones have lesser content of active ingredients.

Home made is more helpful.. drink a lot of water guys. Reminder lang na hindi yan COVID. Huwag agad magpanic! Normal lang maka ubo at sipon sa panahong abnormal ang climate natin.. so kung kaya ng home remedies gora!!

Here's a list of herbal medicines we recommend to peasant masses. And how to prepare it at home.

Lagundi syrup
- usually used to treat respiratory infection, esp cough (due to colds and/or flu) and asthma.
- you can purchase Lagundi leaves online.
- Prepare decoction by boiling the leaves.

 

Ginger/Turmeric tea with calamansi and/or honey

This blend is among the best alternative for anti-inflammatory remedy. Bukod sa available siya sa kusina.

 

Ampalaya leaves

- for those with cough and fever, you may also try drinking a spoonful of grounded and juiced ampalaya leaves every day
- very effective ito sa mga bata sa community

Oregano leaves
- boiled oregano leaves help relieve cough and cold
- it also helps in indigestion.
- it's usually available in someone's backyard

Pandan leaves
- Helps reduce fever
- relieves cough and cold
- aids stomach spasms
- recommended din ito sa mga bagong panganak para mas mabilis na gumaling.

 
Malunggay leaves
- Boiled malunggay leaves contain immune boosting nutrients used in sickness recovery.
- you may also try boiling it with honey and calamansi to treat cough and asthma
- for those who are having a hard time sleeping, you may also try this

Gumamela leaves and flower
- used to treat cough, fever and sore throat
- To make a decoction from wash gumamela flower and/or leaves, cut into small pieces and boil
- to treat headache, boil flower and/or plant to soften it then pound it. apply directly to your skin.

Most of the plants shared here are very common so you can avail it as soon as you need it. Maraming iba pang gamit ang mga masa, laluna sa iba't ibang region.

Pero best treatment pa rin ang wakasan na ang tiranong rehimen. So we can all have a brighter hope in the future.

And most importantly, at this point na wala namang mai-offer ang gubyerno, share your herbs sa mga neighbors and those in need!

Ngayong uso ang ubo, sipon, at lagnat, paalala lang:

1. Huwag pagsabayin ang Paracetamol (Biogesic) sa mga cough&cold preps na may laman na ring Paracetamol (Neozep, Decolgen) - overdose abot niyan

2. Kung may highblood o condition sa puso, iwasan ang mga cough&cold prep na may phenylephrine or phenylpropanolamine (Neozep, Decolgen), vasocontrictors yan na nagpapasikip ng mga ugat

3. Kung iinom ng antihistamine para sa sipon (Cetirizine, Diphenhydramine, Chlorphenamine na nakikita sa Decolgen, Neozep at iba pa), iwasan magdrive o gumamit ng makinarya - nakakaantok yan sila at baka maka-aksidente

4. Hindi automatic ang antibiotics para sa ubo, sipon, o lagnat. May inaayunang mikrobyo ang antibiotics, at di lahat ng ubo, sipon, o lagnat ay dala ng mikrobyo. Doktor mo ang makakasuri niyan.

5. Malaking bagay ang pag-inom ng tubig kaakibat ng mga gamot sa lagnat, ubo, at sipon.

Magpapawis ka sa paracetamol - tubig
Matutunaw ang plema sa mga mucolytics (ambroxol, carbo/acetylcytseine) - tubig
Matutuyo ang ilong at lalamunan sa antihistamines - tubig

If u r Covid+:

Don't seek hospital admission right away.
Stay calm. Monitor temperature. Oxygen levels once or twice daily unless low.

Take paracetamol for fever. Seek help if not coming down or low oxygen

Self isolate, use n95 masks, ventilate room. Rest.

Break transmission.

I would like to point out that this may not be complied 100%. There are some situations that may go against these warnings. Doctors always weigh the risks and benefits during prescribing.

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