WHAT COLDREX IS AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon is a medicinal product for the relief of cold and cold symptoms in adults and contains three active ingredients:
paracetamol that relieves pain and lowers the high temperature;
phenylephrine hydrochloride, a decongestant that decongests the nose and sinuses, helping you breathe more easily;
vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which is used for influenza and cold because of the increased needs of the body, especially in the early stage of the disease.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon
COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon contains paracetamol and decongestant.
Do not take with other paracetamol - containing medicines or medicines for colds and flu.
Do not take COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon if:
are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride, vitamin C or any of the excipients;
are being treated with antidepressants, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Ask your doctor if any of the above applies to you or:
have liver or kidney disease;
you have hypertension, heart disease, vascular disease (Raynaud's disease), which appears as a pain in your fingers;
you are a diabetic. Each sachet contains 3.725 g of sugar;
you suffer from increased thyroid function;
you have glaucoma;
you have problems with the prostate and / or difficulty urinating;
take other medicines (see below);
you suffer from congenital intolerance to fructose, glucose / galactose malabsorption syndrome or sugar / isomaltosis deficiency.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Coldrex Maxi Lemon if you are taking:
other medicines containing paracetamol;
other medicines containing decongestant or for a cold;
warfarin or medicines, use to thin the blood;
beta-blockers used for heart disease and high blood pressure;
digoxin;
means of suppressing or stimulating appetite;
medicines to treat depression such as tricyclic antidepressants (eg amitriptyline).
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking these or any other medicines, including herbal or non-prescription medicines.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Medication is not recommended during pregnancy.
If you are breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
The effect of COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon on the ability to drive and use machines is negligible if one is observed at all.
3. HOW TO ACCEPT COLLECTEX Max Gripe Lemon?
For oral use.
The usual dose for adults (including the elderly) and children over and above 12 years of age is one sachet every 4 or 6 hours if necessary.
Do not take more than 4 (four) sachets for a period of 24 hours.
Do not take more than 7 (seven) days.
Do not give children under 12 years of age.
COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon is taken as a warm beverage.
1. Pour the contents of one sachet into a glass, add warm water (about 125 ml) and mix well.
2. Add cold water if necessary.
3. If you prefer add sugar or honey.
If the high temperature lasts for more than 3 days, and the other symptoms - for more than 5 days, consult your doctor and stop taking KOLDREX MaxGrip Lemon. Do not exceed the indicated dose.
What should you do if you take too much?
If you take more than the recommended dose, seek medical advice immediately and tell the exact amount you have received. Overdose with paracetamol may cause liver damage.
What should you do if you forget to take the necessary dose?
Take the dose of COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon when you remember.
Do not take more than one dose every 4 hours. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
As with all medicines, you may experience side effects with COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon. Side effects are rare and may include headache, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia, high blood pressure, nausea and vomiting.
If any of the above side effects worry you too much or have any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet, talk to your doctor.
Stop taking COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon if you are following:
allergic reactions, e.g. itching, rash, breathing problems, swelling of the lips, tongue, throat or face, ulcers in the mouth;
unexpected bleeding or tendency to bruise;
problems with heart rhythm (unexpected palpitation);
loss or impairment of vision;
or have had breathing problems when using acetylsalicylic acid or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the past.
STORAGE OF COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store below 25 ° C.
Do not use after the date stated on the pack.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What does COLDREX contain ?
Each sachet contains 6.427 g of white powder with lemon flavor.
Active substances:
paracetamol: 1000 mg;
phenylephrine hydrochloride: 10 mg;
ascorbic acid (vitamin C): 40 mg.
Each sachet also contains citric acid, silicon dioxide, corn starch, sodium citrate, sugar, sodium cyclamate, saccharin sodium, natural curcumin (E100), lemon essence.
What's in the pack?
COLDREX MaxGrip Lemon
The pack contains 5 or 10 sachets.