Coldrex warm lemon drink 10 sachets

It is used for the short-term treatment of flu symptoms and acute inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, including fever, headache, sore throat, joint and muscle pain, nasal congestion, sinusitis and associated pain, and acute catarrhal rhinitis.

Dosage and method of use

Adults and adolescents from 15 years of age with a body weight of more than 50 kg 1 bag is administered as needed 1-4 times a day with an interval of 4-6 hours. The minimum interval between individual doses is 4 hours. Do not use more than 4 bags in 24 hours.

Patients with renal insufficiency It is recommended to extend the interval between doses. In the case of moderately severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance 10-50 ml/min), the minimum interval between individual doses should be 6 hours, in the case of severe renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance < 10 ml/min), the interval is of 6 hours. extended to 8 hours.

The medicine is intended for short-term treatment only. If the symptoms (fever, pain) do not improve within 3 days or, on the contrary, the problems worsen, new symptoms or unusual reactions appear, it is necessary to consult a doctor for the continuation of treatment. This medicine should not be taken for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor.

Mode of use

Contraindications

Dissolve the contents of one sachet in a cup of hot water (about 125ml). Mix well until dissolved. Add cold water and sugar or honey to taste. It is served as a hot drink.

The absorption rate of paracetamol can be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone, decreased by cholestyramine. The anticoagulant effect of warfarin or other coumarin drugs may be increased, along with an increased risk of bleeding, by long-term regular daily use of paracetamol with these drugs. The mentioned interactions are not clinically significant if the drug is used in accordance with the recommended dose and duration of treatment. Hypertensive interactions can occur between sympathomimetic amines such as phenylephrine and MAO inhibitors. Phenylephrine can reduce the effectiveness of beta-blockers and antihypertensives. The conditions in which these drugs are used are absolute or relative contraindications to the administration of this drug.

Warning

The use of this medicine during pregnancy is not recommended. It is preferable not to use the drug during breastfeeding. If its use is considered necessary, the drug should be administered immediately after breastfeeding. The medicine is not intended for children and adolescents under 15 years of age. The medicine should not be used by patients with high blood pressure or with diseases of the heart or blood vessels. The drug should not be used by patients with severe liver dysfunction and/or acute hepatitis. Patients with diagnosed liver dysfunction or Gilbert's syndrome should consult a doctor before taking this medication. Do not take other flu and cold medicines or medicines to reduce the swelling of the nasal mucosa (decongestants) and especially other medicines containing paracetamol at the same time as this medicine. The medicine may cause dizziness. When they occur, patients should not drive or operate machinery. Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed during treatment. The medicine contains sucrose. The medicine contains 135 mg of sodium per bag, which should be considered in patients with reduced renal function or in patients following a diet with a controlled sodium content.

Composition

paracetamol, phenylephrine chloride, ascorbic acid coated with ethylcellulose (acidum ascorbicum ethylcelluloso obductum)

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