$32.00
Manufacturer: France
Teraflu Extra is used for symptomatic treatment for colds and flu. Effectively copes with the following symptoms: fever, headache, muscle pain and aches, nasal congestion, runny nose.
Description
Teraflu Extra (paracetamol) powder for oral solution sackets №10
Composition
active substances: 1 package contains paracetamol 650 mg, phenyramine maleate 20 mg, phenylephrine hydrochloride 10 mg;
Excipients: sucrose, anhydrous citric acid, natural citric flavors,
sodium citrate dihydrate, calcium phosphate, maltodextrin, potassium acesulfame, silicon dioxide, yellow dye D&C № 10 (E 104), yellow dye FD&C № 6 (E 110).
Dosage form
Powder for oral solution.
Main physical and chemical properties: loose granular powder with white and yellow large granules, soft lumps may be present; solution: turbid yellow solution with the smell of lemon.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Analgesics and antipyretics. Paracetamol, combinations without psycholeptics.
ATX code N02B E51.
Pharmacological properties
This is a combination medicine for the common cold. Paracetamol blocks the production of prostaglandins in the brain by inhibiting the enzyme COX, acting on the brain centers of pain, temperature regulation. Has antipyretic, moderate analgesic effect. Phenylephrine has an alpha-adrenomimetic, vasoconstrictor effect (reduces edema, hyperemia of the nasal mucosa, the severity of exudative phenomena, restores free breathing, reduces pressure in the paranasal cavities, middle ear). Pheniramine has decongestant, anti-allergic properties.
Indications
Teraflu Extra is used to relieve the symptoms of influenza, other acute respiratory viral infections, accompanied by high fever, cough, lacrimation, headaches, runny nose, nasal congestion, joint / muscle pain.
Contraindications
Teraflu Extra should not be prescribed:
- with allergies to components;
- with intolerance to excipients;
- with pyloroduodenal obstruction;
- with acute pancreatitis;
- with severe liver and / or kidney dysfunction;
- with hyperthyroidism;
- with heart disease (severe arterial hypertension, severe atherosclerosis, tendency to vasospasm, coronary heart disease, severe arrhythmia);
- with chronic alcoholism;
- when taking tricyclic antidepressants, beta-blockers, monoamine oxidase inhibitors;
- with prostatic hyperplasia;
- with obstruction of the bladder neck;
- with angle-closure glaucoma;
- children under 12 years old.
Carefully:
- with pheochromocytoma;
- with bronchial asthma, COPD;
- with alcoholism;
- with diabetes mellitus;
- with blood diseases;
- with epilepsy;
- with congenital hyperbilirubinemia (Gilbert’s syndrome, Dubin-Johnson syndrome, Rotor syndrome).
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Teraflu Extra is not prescribed during these periods.
Method of administration and dosage
Teraflu Extra is indicated for oral (oral) intake regardless of food, but not on an empty stomach.
Immediately before taking the contents of the sachet, pour hot water, stir until completely dissolved.
Standard dose: adults, children from 12 years old – one sachet every 4-6 hours.
The minimum interval between doses is 4 hours.
The maximum duration of treatment (without medical supervision) is 3-5 days.
Overdose
Symptoms: vomiting, pallor, headaches, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, liver damage (including insufficiency), metabolic acidosis, encephalopathy, coma, acute renal failure, cardiac arrhythmia, increased blood pressure, reflex bradycardia.
In case of overdose, it is recommended to seek emergency medical attention. Apply methionine (oral) or acetylcysteine (intravenous) in the first 48 hours after an overdose. Symptomatic therapy is indicated.
Side effects
Allergic manifestations, itching, dyspeptic disorders (nausea, diarrhea), changes in the blood test (leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, methemoglobinemia, hemolytic, aplastic anemia), increased blood pressure, sensation of dizziness, headaches, insomnia, reflex bradycardia, nephrotoxicity, bronchospasm.
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