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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DOTr directs bus companies, PUV operators and transport terminals in NCR to impose tighter health protocols

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Sunday, 02 January 2022, directed bus companies, PUV operators and transport terminals in the National Capital Region (NCR) to impose tighter health protocols as the region was placed under Alert Level 3 starting today, 3 January 2022 until 15 January 2022 following a spike in COVID-19 cases.In its memorandum issued on 02 January 2022, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) reminded land-based transportation stakeholders to closely supervise their drivers and conductors, and ensure that they strictly adhere to health protocols particularly the 70% maximum passenger capacity public utility vehicles (PUVs).

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) likewise issued a memorandum dated 2 January, calling on PUV operators, drivers and passengers to follow the 7 Commandments for Public Transport and to observe the 70% maximum passenger capacity order in PUVs.

The LTFRB warned that the non-observance of health protocols onboard PUVs or a violation the 70% maximum passenger capacity order are considered violations of franchise conditions. Penalties for violating PUV franchise conditions range from hefty fines to the impounding of the involved PUV.

The LTFRB also warned PUV drivers who will not enforce the 70 percent maximum passenger capacity rule, as well as the strict health protocols in their vehicles, that their driver’s licenses may be suspended. Erring drivers may also face additional criminal complaints.

Transportation Secretary Art Tugade explained that the 70% maximum passenger capacity will remain in NCR to keep pace with the demand for public transport services.

Secretary Tugade pointed out that any adjustments or changes of the allowable maximum passenger capacity in public transportation will be subject to the guidance of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).

“With the continued rise of COVID-19 cases in NCR, the DOTr enjoins our land-based transport operators to remind passengers to strictly observe minimum health protocols and ensure that the maximum allowable passenger capacity is followed,” Transportation Secretary Art Tugade said.

“We cannot let our guard down. Following the government’s minimum health protocol is for our greater good. We must remain vigilant so we can reverse the uptick of cases in the country,” Tugade added.

DOTr Assistant Secretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor said road sector agencies will focus on the enforcement of the 70% seating capacity,

“The DOTr Road Sector will make sure that the maximum passenger capacity is strictly followed. As COVID-19 cases increase in the NCR, we are urging our transport stakeholders, especially the riding public, to observe health protocols, and to be wary of PUVs not following the allowable capacity. This is the only way we can help in reducing the number of infections,” Asec. Pastor explained.

Meanwhile, Secretary Tugade urged the public to cooperate in strictly following the 7 Commandments for Public Transport upon the recommendations of health experts.

1. Wear face masks;
2. No talking and making phone calls;
3. No eating;
4. Keep public utility vehicles well ventilated;
5. Conduct of frequent disinfection;
6. No passengers with COVID-19 symptoms are to be allowed inside the public transportation;
7. Observe appropriate physical distancing rule

“It is the responsibility of each individual to comply with this requirement. These 7 Commandments for Public Transport create a sense of Bayanihan among us Filipinos, which is needed in the fight against the pandemic,” Sec. Tugade said.

DOTr: 70% passenger capacity in all rail lines will be maintained

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will strictly enforce health protocols onboard trains as well as in the various rail facilities such as stations and depots. This, after the National Capital Region (NCR) was placed under Alert Level 3 status amid the rise of COVID-19 cases.DOTr Secretary Art Tugade said that the enforcement of strict health measures to mitigate the spread of the virus will continue to be in place, even more as the present 70% passenger capacity in all rail lines will be maintained.

“As recommended by our railways sector, all rail lines will maintain the present 70% passenger capacity under the Alert Level 3 status, provided that strict health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be enforced. This is to avoid the ‘bottlenecking’ or crowding of passengers at stations, which may increase the risk of virus transmission,” said Secretary Tugade.

According to Secretary Tugade, any adjustments or changes in the passenger capacity of rail lines, as well as in other modes of public transportation, will be subject to the guidance of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).

As part of the heightened implementation of health measures in all rail lines, a random antigen testing of consenting and volunteering passengers will also be done.

DOTr Undersecretary for Railways TJ Batan said the random antigen testing will help the DOTr gauge the level of COVID-19 presence in the rail lines.

“The random antigen testing of consenting and volunteering passengers is intended to guide us in the adoption of any further needed measures. Passengers who volunteer to be tested will be permitted to proceed with their trip after testing, and will be informed of their test results by text message,” Usec. TJ Batan said.

Aside from the random antigen testing of passengers, the use of train marshals will be optimized to enforce health protocols inside trains and in stations.

“Deployed train marshals will make sure that all passengers will be wearing face masks, and will not talk, eat or make use of mobile phones while inside trains. In addition, the deployed train marshals will also enforce the physical distancing rule inside trains, where applicable, considering the current passenger capacity. However, physical distancing will be strictly enforced in station platforms and in station premises,” Usec. Batan added.

Secretary Tugade also ordered the regular disinfection of trains, platforms, stations and depots. He also ordered that contact tracing measures be continued.

Meanwhile, to ensure the safety of all rail facilities, the DOTr has required all rail personnel to undergo antigen testing, pursuant to prevailing protocols of the Department of Health.

Physical reporting in offices of rail lines personnel will be limited to 60%, further to Alert Level 3 guidelines, which prescribe at least 30%.

The DOTr Rail Sector will also be coordinating with its contractors and consultants on similar enhanced measures to be implemented for constructions workers and other personnel deployed at its various Rail Projects.

Secretary Tugade also ordered the Rail Sector to verify the vaccination and booster status of all rail personnel. He also ordered that booster shots be given to rail personnel to increase operational resilience.