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Koide D is a remedy indicated for the treatment of allergic diseases, such as severe bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, skin or respiratory allergies, as it contains dexchlorpheniramine maleate and betamethasone, which have anti-inflammatory and antiallergic action.
This remedy can be found in pharmacies or drugstores in the form of a syrup containing 2 mg of dexchlorpheniramine maleate and 0.25 mg of betamethasone for every 5 mL of syrup, sold in 120 mL bottles. In addition, Koide D can also be found in generic form under the name “dexchlorpheniramine betamethasone maleate”.
Koide D can be used by adults or children over 2 years of age and must be used with medical indication, in doses and for the duration of treatment advised by the doctor.
What is it for
Koide D is an anti-inflammatory and antiallergic remedy, indicated for the treatment of allergic diseases. Thus, the main indications of Koide D are:
- Respiratory tract allergies, such as severe bronchial asthma or allergic rhinitis;
- Allergic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, contact dermatitis, allergic drug reactions, or serum sickness;
- Ocular allergies, such as corneal inflammation, conjunctivitis, nongranulomatous iritis, chorioretinitis, iridocyclitis, choroiditis, and uveitis.
The use of Koide D should be guided by the doctor with individualized doses according to the type of allergy and the severity of the condition to be treated.
Koide D should not be used on children under 2 years of age.
How to take it
Koide D must be used orally, using the measuring cup provided in the package.
Doses of Koide D should be determined by the doctor according to the problem being treated, severity of symptoms and the age of the person, and include:
- Adults and children over 12 years of age: the initial dose normally recommended is 5 to 10 mL of Koide D syrup, 2 to 4 times a day, and should not exceed total of 40 mL of syrup in a 24-hour period;
- Children from 6 to 12 years: the normally recommended starting dose is 2.5 mL of Koide D syrup, 3 to 4 times a day and should not exceed the total of 20 ml of syrup in a period of 24 hours;
- Children from 2 to 6 years: the normally recommended starting dose is 1.25 to 2.5 mL of Koide D syrup, 3 times a day, with the total dose for the day should not exceed 10 mL of syrup in a 24-hour period.
The doses of Koide D can be changed by the doctor according to the response to the treatment, always having the doctor's guidance to use this syrup.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Koide D are heartburn, dryness of the mouth, nose and throat, increased appetite, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, dizziness, weakness or muscle pain or headache.
Furthermore, this remedy may also cause excessive sweating, chills, increased sensitivity to light or glare, or a skin rash.
Koide D can cause severe allergic reactions that require immediate medical attention. Therefore, you should stop treatment and seek the nearest emergency department if you experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cough, chest pain, feeling of a closed throat, swelling in the mouth, tongue or face, or hives. Know how to identify the symptoms of a severe allergic reaction.
Who should not use
Koide D should not be used by children under 2 years of age, premature and newborn infants, by people who have a systemic fungal infection, who are being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or who are are allergic to any of the components of the syrup or to medicines with a similar composition.
In addition, this medicine should not be used by diabetics, because it contains sugar, nor during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless directed by a doctor.
