Fervex powder without sugar №8 lemon

Dosage form

Granular powder for solution for oral administration.

Active ingredient

1 bag Fervex contains:
Pheniramine Maleate...... 25 mg
Paracetamol................. 500 mg
Ascorbic acid. 200 mg;
8 bags in a carton.
Available with and without sugar (aspartame substitute).

1 bag Fervex for children contains:
Pheniramine Maleate...... 10 mg
Paracetamol................. 280 mg
Ascorbic acid.. 100 mg;
8 bags in a carton.

Mechanism of action

Pheniramine (histamine H1 receptor blocker) has antihistamine properties, reduces rhinorrhea and lacrimation, and eliminates spastic phenomena.
Paracetamol has an analgesic and antipyretic effect.
Ascorbic acid compensates for the relative (and absolute) lack of vitamin C in the body.

Indications and usage

Colds, flu states, allergic rhinitis, rhinopharyngitis.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity (including to the individual components of the drug), severe liver dysfunction, angle-closure glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy; children's age (up to 15 years) - refers to the dosage form intended for adultschildren's age up to 6 years - refers to a children's dosage form.

Dosage and administration

Inside The contents of the bag dissolved in a sufficient amount of warm water.
For adults - 1 sachet 2-3 times a day. Children aged 6-10 - 1 bag of powder for the preparation of children's solution 2 times a day, 10-12 years - on 1 bag 3 times a day, 12-15 years old - 1 sachet 4 times a day.
The interval between doses of the drug should be at least 4 hours. With renal failure, the interval between doses of the drug should be at least 8 hours.

Adverse reactions

Dry mouth, disturbance of accommodation, urination disorders, drowsiness, rarely allergic reactions (rash, urticaria), extremely rarely - thrombocytopenia.

Drug interactions

Enhances the effect of CNS depressants. Simultaneous use with corticosteroids increases the risk of developing glaucoma in genetically predisposed patients.

Overdosage

Paracetamol in large doses causes hepatic cytolysis; The maximum allowable dose for adults is 10 g, for children 150 mg / kg body weight. Clinical and biochemical signs of liver damage occur after 12–24 hours. Symptoms for overdose are nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal pain, increased sweating. Treatment - gastric lavage, the introduction of an antidote (N-acetylcysteine ​​in / in or inside), immediate hospitalization.

It is not recommended to take the drug for a long time without a prescription.
Caution should be exercised in the appointment of patients with impaired renal function, during periods of pregnancy and lactation, while taking other drugs.
In the absence of the expected effect from the use of the drug within 5 days, the treatment regimen should be reviewed.

During treatment is not recommended to drink alcohol and sedatives.

Driving vehicles and working on machines / mechanisms
Drivers of vehicles and people working on machines / mechanisms when using the drug should pay attention to the risk of drowsiness.

Components whose presence should be considered for the safe use of the drug in certain groups of patients Patients with diabetes or patients on a low-sugar diet should take into account that each bag contains 11.5 g of sugar.

Storage conditions

In a dry place, at a temperature not higher than 25 ° С

Over the counter.