TheraFlu Extratab #10

Instruction for TheraFlu Extratab

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TheraFlu Extratab belongs to the group of drugs whose action is based on paracetamol. It is produced by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, which is second in the world in terms of the share of products in the pharmaceutical market. The main office of the corporation is located in the city of Basel (Switzerland).

Dosage form and pharmacological properties

TheraFlu Extratab is in the form of oval tablets of a yellowish color. When broken, the tablet also has a light yellow tint. The main active ingredient that is part of TheraFlu Extratab is paracetamol in an amount of 650 mg in one capsule. Paracetamol has a clear antipyretic effect, alleviating the patient's condition. In addition, the medicine includes chlorphenamine maleate (4 mg) and phenylephrine hydrochloride (10 mg). Chlorphenamine fights the symptoms of a cold: fever, runny nose, sneezing and eliminates them, and phenylephrine makes the patient's breathing easier. Additional active ingredients are:
    colloidal silicon dioxide;
    magnesium stearate;
    corn starch;
    lactose and hyprolose.
The package of TheraFlu Extratab contains one or two blisters of 10 tablets each, as well as instructions for using the drug.

Indications for use

The drug, thanks to the combined action of three components: paracetamol, chlorphenamine and phenylephrine, has a vasoconstrictive and antibacterial effect, fighting viruses and fungal microorganisms causing pathogens of influenza and acute respiratory infections.

Dosage and administration

TheraFlu Extratab is intended for oral use: in adults, the dose is one two tablets, taken every 5-6 hours. The maximum daily dosage is 6 tablets. For children over 12 years of age, the dosage is reduced to four tablets per day. The tablet must be swallowed completely, without chewing, with a large amount of liquid. The recommended course of treatment should not exceed one week. A specialist consultation is necessary if, after 3 days of taking the drug, an action that improves the condition is not found, and the symptoms of the disease continue to progress.

Overdose and side effects

The instruction indicates that in case of an overdose of paracetamol, nausea and vomiting may occur, in extremely rare and severe cases, liver failure may occur. Taking activated charcoal or washing the stomach will help eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of an overdose.
The components of TheraFlu Extratab can cause adverse reactions, such as weakness and drowsiness, fatigue, headaches, heart rhythm disturbances, problems with the gastrointestinal tract (diarrhea or bloating).

Contraindications

The use of TheraFlu Extratab is not recommended in the following cases:
    increased susceptibility to individual components of the drug;
    severe heart, kidney, or liver disease;
    bladder neck obstruction;
    stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer;
    epilepsy;
    diabetes;
    glaucoma.
There are also contraindications to taking the drug in pregnant women during lactation and in children under 12 years of age.

Interactions TheraFlu Extratab with Alcohol and Medicines

There are negative indications for the interaction of the drug with ethanol, so taking TheraFlu Extratab with alcohol is not recommended.
It is undesirable to use it together with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as this can increase the risk of unforeseen adverse reactions.
Reception with antihistamines such as promethazine, imipramine and atropine is not advisable. Regarding the reception at the same time as antidepressants, you should additionally consult with your doctor.
During the period of taking the drug, it is better to refrain from driving a car and other vehicles, since it is possible that the reaction rate is possible, and paracetamol provokes such side symptoms as weakness and drowsiness.

Storage conditions

Store the pharmaceutical product in a place with limited access for children, the temperature in which does not exceed 25 degrees Celsius. The shelf life of the drug is 2 years. It is not recommended to use after the expiration date indicated on the package has expired.

Terms of sell

You can buy TheraFlu Extratab without a prescription.