NeoCitran Flu / Cold for adults powder for oral solution 12 sachet
NeoCitran Grippe Erkältung Plv Erw Btl 12 Stk
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42.16 CHF
- Availability: Outstock
- Distributor: GSK CONS. HEALTHC. AG
- Weight, g. 772
- Product Code: 2977644
- ATC-code N02BE51
- EAN 7680473460537
Ingredients:
Phenylephrine, paracetamol, pheniramine, ascorbic acid (vitamin C, E300), phenylephrine hydrochloride, pheniramine hydrogen maleate, citric acid, erythrosine (E127), tricalcium phosphate, sucrose, titanium dioxide (E171), malic acid, sodium, quinoline yellow, sodium citrate-2-water, grapefruit flavor, lemon flavor
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Description
What is NeoCitran Flu/Cold and when is it used?
NeoCitran Flu/Cold provides relief from flu and cold symptoms, relieves symptoms such as chills, aching limbs and headaches, runny nose and reduces fever. Paracetamol reduces fever and relieves pain. Pheniramine hydrogen maleate inhibits secretion. Pheniramine hydrogen maleate and phenylephrine reduce swelling of the nasal mucosa, thereby providing relief from a runny nose and allowing you to breathe more freely. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) helps to cover the increased vitamin C requirement during fever and flu.
What should be taken into account?
Please remember that NeoCitran Flu/Cold does not replace the usual behavioral rules for fever and flu (bed rest, etc.), but merely makes the time until recovery easier.
NeoCitran Flu/Cold should only be used for a maximum of 3 days without a doctor's prescription. Painkillers should not be taken regularly over a long period of time without medical supervision. Prolonged pain or fever require medical clarification.
The dosage indicated or prescribed by the doctor must not be exceeded.
To prevent the risk of overdose, make sure that other medicines taken at the same time (eg other painkillers, medicines for fever or cold symptoms) do not contain paracetamol. An overdose of paracetamol can lead to serious liver damage.
It is also important to remember that long-term use of painkillers can in turn contribute to the persistence of headaches.
Long-term use of painkillers, especially when combining several analgesic agents, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.
Note for diabetics: 1 sachet of NeoCitran Flu/Cold contains approx. 20 g of usable carbohydrates.
When should NeoCitran Flu/Cold not be taken?
You must not take NeoCitran Flu/Cold in the following cases:
- If you are hypersensitive to one of the active ingredients: paracetamol (and related substances, e.g. propacetamol), pheniramine, phenylephrine, ascorbic acid or one of the excipients (see "What does NeoCitran Flu/Cold contain?" ). Such hypersensitivity manifests itself, for example, in asthma, shortness of breath, circulatory problems, swelling of the skin and mucous membranes or skin rashes (hives).
- In case of severe liver or kidney disease.
- In the case of a hereditary liver disorder (so-called Meulengracht disease).
- If you are taking MAO inhibitors (medicines for depression and Parkinson's disease) or have taken them in the last 14 days.
- If you suffer from seizures (epilepsy).
- If you have high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disease, enlarged prostate, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), phaeochromocytoma (a tumor of the adrenal gland): ask your doctor whether you can take the medicine (see “When should you be careful when taking NeoCitran Flu/Cold?” ).
- For children and adolescents under 14 years of age.
Ask your doctor if you have any doubts about the existence of any of these symptoms.
When should caution be exercised when taking NeoCitran Flu/Cold?
NeoCitran Flu/Cold contains paracetamol. Do not use together with other medicines containing paracetamol (e.g. for pain, fever, cold/flu symptoms), or medicines for a blocked nose, allergies (antihistamines), sleeping pills.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage, an overdose can lead to serious liver damage.
Alcohol consumption should be avoided during treatment with NeoCitran Flu/Cold.
If you suffer from the following diseases, you should only take NeoCitran Flu/Cold as directed by your doctor:
- If you have liver or kidney disease: only take after consulting a doctor. Careful monitoring is necessary.
- In case of a severe infection, underweight, severe malnutrition, regular alcohol consumption: the risk of liver damage and metabolic acidosis may be increased. Signs of metabolic acidosis include: deep, rapid and heavy breathing; nausea, vomiting; loss of appetite. Contact a doctor immediately if you notice a combination of these symptoms.
- High blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, circulatory disorders (such as Raynaud's syndrome: manifests itself, for example, after exposure to cold with numbness, tingling and color changes [white, blue, red] in fingers and toes), diabetes (blood sugar disease), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland).
- Glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye).
- Pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal gland).
- Difficulty urinating due to enlarged prostate.
- Respiratory problems such as asthma or chronic bronchitis.
Caution is advised in elderly patients, as there is an increased risk of adverse effects in this age group. Use in elderly patients with confusion should be avoided.
If you are taking medicines that affect the liver at the same time, such as certain drugs for tuberculosis and seizure disorders (epilepsy) or medicines containing the active ingredient zidovudine, which are used to treat immunodeficiency (AIDS), you should only take the medicine as directed by your doctor.
Certain medicines may interact with the active ingredients of NeoCitran Flu/Cold.
If you are taking the following medicines, ask your doctor whether you can take NeoCitran Flu/Cold:
- Medicines for high blood pressure (e.g. beta-blockers),
- Medicines for heart disease (e.g. digoxin),
- Medicines to treat depression (e.g. tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline),
- certain sympathomimetics (e.g. medicines to reduce swelling of the nasal mucosa, certain appetite suppressants or stimulants),
- Anticoagulants (medicines to thin the blood),
- Metoclopramide, domperidone (medicines for treating nausea, vomiting),
- Rifampicin, isoniazid (drug against tuberculosis),
- Phenytoin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, lamotrigine (medicines for epilepsy [seizures]),
- Chloramphenicol (medicine against infections),
- cholestyramine (medicine to lower blood lipids),
- Zidovudine (medicine against HIV infection [AIDS]),
- Probenecid (medicine for gout),
- Salicylamide (medicine for pain and fever),
- Ergotamine, methysergide (medicines for migraines).
The effects of alcohol, sleeping pills and sedatives can be increased by NeoCitran Flu/Cold.
In very rare cases, paracetamol can cause severe skin reactions. If this happens, stop taking NeoCitran Flu/Cold and contact your doctor immediately.
Individuals who are hypersensitive to painkillers or anti-rheumatic drugs may also be hypersensitive to paracetamol (see “What side effects can NeoCitran Flu/Cold have?” ).
Considering the indications, NeoCitran Flu/Cold is not suitable for long-term use.
NeoCitran Flu/Cold contains:
Sucrose: contains approximately 20 g of sucrose per sachet. This must be taken into account by patients with diabetes (see "What should be taken into account?" ). Please only take NeoCitran Flu/Cold after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from sugar intolerance.
Sodium: contains 28.5 mg sodium (main component of cooking salt/table salt) per sachet. This corresponds to 1.4% of the maximum daily recommended sodium intake for an adult.
Effect on laboratory tests: This medicine may interfere with the results of uric acid determination using phosphotungstic acid (e.g. in patients suffering from gout).
Effects on ability to drive and use machines: This medicine can seriously impair your ability to react, drive and use tools or machines! It can cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision and difficulty in coordination/concentration. Alcohol and sedatives can increase these effects.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you
- suffer from other diseases,
- have allergies or
- use other medicines (including those purchased yourself!).
Can NeoCitran Flu/Cold be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
NeoCitran Flu/Cold should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless specifically prescribed by a doctor and after careful medical benefit-risk assessment.
How do you use NeoCitran Flu/Cold?
The dosage and frequency of use specified below must not be exceeded.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible treatment duration.
Adults and adolescents aged 14 and over:
Dissolve the contents of 1 sachet of NeoCitran Flu/Cold in a glass of hot (but not boiling) water (approx. 2.5 dl) and drink while still hot.
If necessary, repeat after at least 4 hours.
Maximum daily dose: Do not take 1 sachet more than 3 times within 24 hours. There should be an interval of at least 4 hours between two doses.
NeoCitran Flu/Cold can be taken at any time of the day, but preferably in the evening before going to bed.
If there is no significant improvement after 3 days, if the fever increases, or if the symptoms worsen, are accompanied by high fever, rash or persistent headache, you should seek medical advice.
Children and adolescents under 14 years of age:
NeoCitran Flu/Cold must not be given to children and adolescents under 14 years of age.
In the event of an overdose/uncontrolled intake, seek medical attention immediately. Due to the possible risk of serious liver damage, immediate medical measures are crucial. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and general feeling of illness can be signs of an overdose, but only appear several hours to a day after ingestion.
Follow the dosage instructions in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What side effects can NeoCitran Flu/Cold have?
Stop taking NeoCitran Flu/Cold and tell your doctor immediately if one or more of the following symptoms occur:
- Allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching, sometimes accompanied by breathing difficulties, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, and sudden feeling of being unwell, sweating and a drop in blood pressure.
- Wheezing, asthma, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, especially if you have experienced this before when using acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Skin rash (including hives, itching), redness of the skin, peeling of the skin, very rarely severe skin reactions, blistering, inflammation of the oral mucosa.
- Unusual bleeding or bruising.
- Unusually fast pulse, feeling of unusually rapid or irregular heartbeat.
- Visual disturbances / acute angle-closure glaucoma (especially in patients who already suffer from high intraocular pressure).
- Difficulty urinating (especially with enlarged prostate).
These side effects are rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000) or very rare (affects less than 1 user in 10,000).
The following additional side effects may occur when taking NeoCitran Flu/Cold:
Common (affects 1 to 10 in 100 people)
- Dizziness, headache, nervousness, sleep disorders, nausea, vomiting.
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000)
- Itchy skin reactions, skin redness.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 in 10,000 people)
- sleepiness
- increased blood pressure
- constipation
- feeling of fullness
- dry mouth.
- reduced number of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia) or reduction of certain white blood cells (agranulocytosis)
In rare cases, the results (laboratory values) of liver function tests may be altered.
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Hallucinations, confusion, impaired motor coordination, tremors, memory or concentration problems, balance disorders.
- blurred vision.
- Drop in blood pressure when standing up.
If you notice any side effects, please contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This applies in particular to any side effects not listed in this leaflet.
What else should be considered?
durability
This medicine should only be used until the date stated on the container and sachet as “EXP”.
storage instructions
Store at room temperature (15-25°C).
Keep out of reach of children.
Further information
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed specialist information.
What is in NeoCitran Flu/Cold?
active ingredients
1 sachet contains: 500 mg paracetamol, 20 mg pheniramine hydrogen maleate, 10 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride, 50 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
excipients
Sucrose, citric acid, sodium citrate, tricalcium phosphate, malic acid, flavouring (grapefruit, lemon), quinoline yellow (E 104), erythrosine (E 127), titanium dioxide (E 171).
registration number
47346 (Swissmedic).
Where can you get NeoCitran Flu/Cold? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Pack of 12 bags.
marketing authorization holder
Haleon Schweiz AG, Risch.