Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu, 10 sachets, Gsk

Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu contains a combination of: fever and pain reliever (paracetamol).

Antihistamine to help stop a runny nose (pheniramine maleate) and a decongestant (phenylephrine hydrochloride) to reduce mucous membrane inflammation.

The active substances in Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu work together to temporarily reduce symptoms associated with colds and flu, including:

• fever and chills
• muscle and joint pain
• headaches
• nasal congestion
• sneezing and runny nose.

Composition:

• Paracetamol 650 mg, pheniramine maleate 20 mg and phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg
• The other components are: sugar, acesulfame potassium, quinoline yellow (E104), sunset yellow FCF (E110), maltodextrin M 100, hydrated colloidal silicon dioxide, lemon flavor "Natural Lemon WONF Durarome 860.098/TD 10.91", flavor lemon variety "Natural Lemon Durarome 860.202/TD 09.91", anhydrous citric acid, sodium citrate, calcium phosphate.

How to use:

• Adults and children over 12 years of age: dissolve the contents of one sachet in approximately 200 ml of hot water
• A lemon-flavored drink is obtained, which is drunk hot
• Do not dissolve or administer more than one sachet at a time
• The dose can be repeated at 4-6 hour intervals, as needed, but no more than 2 sachets will be administered in 24 hours
• Do not exceed the recommended dose and do not administer the drug for more than 5 consecutive days.

Contraindications:

Do not use Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu if:

• you are allergic to any of its ingredients - you have taken a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) in the last two weeks (MAOIs include certain medicines used to treat depression, mental and emotional disorders or Parkinson's disease
• if you are not sure that the medicine you are prescribed contains an MAOI, ask your doctor) - use other medicines that contain paracetamol
• suffer from a lung disease (including bronchial asthma)
• suffer from hyperthyroidism
• you are under 12 years old
• have glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency
• you are pregnant or breastfeeding
• suffer from heart disease, vascular disease, severe liver or kidney disease
• suffer from stenosing peptic ulcer
• present with pyloroduodenal narrowing
• you have severe high blood pressure
• you have diabetes
• suffer from angle-closure glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure).
• suffer from prostate adenoma
• suffer from epilepsy.

Adverse reactions:

• Like all medicines, Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
• The most common adverse reactions are mild allergic skin reactions, drowsiness, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth or throat, fatigue, headache, insomnia, irritability and nervousness, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat) and palpitations
• Gastrointestinal disturbances may also occur, including constipation, diarrhea or bloating, as well as occasionally restlessness and sleep disturbances
• If any of the side effects become serious or if you notice any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions:

Take special care when using Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu:

• if you suffer from liver, kidney or thyroid disease
• if you are over 70 years old and have cardiovascular disorders.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations before taking any medicine
• Theraflu Extra Cold and Flu should be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Presentation: 10 single-dose sachets