Flu, cough, runny nose: Dont worry, Tiffy Dey is here

What is Tiffy Dey? What is Tiffy Dey used for? What should be noted about possible side effects while taking the drug? Let's find out with SignsSymptomsList!

Active ingredients: Paracetamol, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine.

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• What is Tiffy Dey?
• How much does Tiffy Dey cost?
• Uses of Tiffy Dey
• Tiffy Dey should not be used if:
• How to use Tiffy Dey effectively?
• Possible side effects
• Interactions when used with Tiffy Dey
• Notes when using Tiffy Dey
• Special Uses
• Treatment of Tiffy Dey overdose
• What to do when you miss a dose of Tiffy Dey
• Methods of preservation

What is Tiffy Dey?

Each Tiffy tablet contains active ingredients

• Paracetamol : 500mg.
• Chlorpheniramine maleate: 2 mg.
• Phenylephrine HCl: 10 mg.

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Uses of each ingredient

• Paracetamol (acetaminophen): This is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.
• Chlorpheniramine: This is a drug that blocks histamine H1 receptors (causes pain and itching due to insect bites, causes varicose veins ...). 

>> You can see more: How to handle when children are bitten by insects?

How much does Tiffy Dey cost?

• Dosage form: Tablets.
• Packing: Box of 25 blisters x 4 tablets.
• Manufacturer: Thai Nakorn Patana (Thailand) – Made in: Vietnam.
• Price of Tiffy Dey: 5,000 VND/blister – 108,000 VND/box.

Note: Prices are for reference only. May change from time to time and depend on the supplier.

Currently, you can easily find and buy Tiffy Dey at drugstores nationwide. Accordingly, you should choose reputable pharmacies to ensure quality and receive specific advice from a doctor/pharmacist.

Uses of Tiffy Dey

Tiffy Dey is used to relieve common cold symptoms: stuffy nose , runny nose, sneezing, headache and fever.

In what cases use Tiffy Dey?

Tiffy Dey should not be used if:

• Allergy to ingredients contained in the formulation of the drug.
• Do not use on subjects who are infants, premature babies, lactating women, narrow-angle glaucoma, enlarged prostate...
• Subjects with severe hypertension or ventricular tachycardia .
• Do not use for patients with hepatitis, acute pancreatitis .

How to use Tiffy Dey effectively?

How to use

• Tiffy Dey is taken orally.
• The medicine should be taken with a glass of water.

Dosage

• Adult audience:
  • Take 1 to 2 capsules each time.
  • Frequency of use: 4-6 times/day.
• Children from 6 to 12 years old:
  • Take 1 pill each time.
  • Frequency of use: 4-6 times/day.

Possible side effects

• Anemia , neutropenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
• Rash, urticaria, fever.
• Decreased blood glucose, jaundice.
• Dizziness, fatigue, loss of coordination, and muscle weakness may also occur.
• In a few patients, the sedation effect spontaneously disappeared 2 to 3 days after taking an antihistamine.
• May cause restlessness, anxiety, panic attacks, weakness, dizziness , epigastric pain or discomfort.

After taking the drug, you may feel restless and anxious

Interactions when used with Tiffy Dey

• Barbiturates, Rifampin, Hydantoin, Carbamazepine, Sulfinpyrazone.
• Ethanol Alcohol.
• Activated charcoal.
• MAO inhibitors.
• Phentolamine mesylate.
• Atropine sulfate.
• Ergonovin maleate.
• Furosemide or other diuretics.

Notes when using Tiffy Dey

• Note that impaired liver function, such as hepatotoxicity and severe liver failure, occurs in chronic alcoholics when therapeutic doses are used. 
• Warning for chronic alcoholics: do not take more than 2 g a day.
• The anticholinergic effect of antihistamines can thicken secretions and make expectoration difficult, so they are not indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory symptoms such as asthma.
• Avoid concomitant use with sedatives and CNS depressants in patients with a history of sleep apnea .
• For the elderly: Tiffy Dey may cause dizziness, fainting, hypotension and confusion in the elderly. The dose can be reduced if needed.
• Patients at the end of pregnancy or about to give birth can cause fetal hypoxia and slow fetal heart rate because the drug causes uterine contractions and reduces the rate of blood circulation in the uterus. 

Special Uses

Pregnant women and lactating women

• The potential benefit to the mother should be carefully weighed against the potential harm to the fetus before deciding to use it in a pregnant woman.
• For breastfed babies, to be on the safe side, it's best to stop breastfeeding while the mother is taking the drug.

Driving and operating machinery

• The drug can cause headaches and dizziness.
• Therefore, it is necessary to be careful when using the drug with subjects who need to be highly concentrated while working.

Tiffy Dey should be used with caution when driving or operating machinery

Treatment of Tiffy Dey overdose

• To avoid overdose, it's best to follow exactly the dose your doctor has prescribed.
• In case the patient overdoses for any purpose and shows symptoms that are dangerous to health, call the doctor immediately for support and timely treatment.

What to do when you miss a dose of Tiffy Dey

• Use it as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose of Tiffy Dey .
• If the missed dose is close to the next dose: skip the missed dose and follow the dosing schedule.
• Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Methods of preservation

• Keep medicine out of reach of children and pets.
• Store the medicine in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to direct light or keep the medicine in humid places.
• The best storage temperature is 15-30ºC.
• Expiry date information is fully presented on the product packaging. Therefore, check the information carefully and do not take it if the medicine has expired.

Above is the information on the use of Tiffy Dey . Call your doctor immediately if you have any unusual symptoms so that they can be treated and supported promptly!