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Pretuval Flu and Cold is a preparation to relieve the symptoms of flu and colds with the active ingredients acetaminophen, dextromethorphan and pseudoephedrine.
Dextromethorphan relieves excessive coughing. At a dosage according to recommendations, its effects generally last 6 hours or more.
Pseudoephedrine stops nasal discharge and makes breathing easier. It causes the nasal and bronchial mucous membranes to decongest and reduces excessive mucus production.
Paracetamol lowers fever and relieves headaches and body aches.
Pretuval flu and cold film-coated tablets are not sweetened and are therefore also suitable for diabetics (1 film-coated tablet contains 3.25 kJ = 0.02 Fruit values).
Tobacco consumption promotes the cough ("smoker's cough"). You can support the effect of Pretuval flu and cold by not smoking.
Like all fever or painkillers, Pretuval flu and cold should not be used for more than 5 days without a doctor's prescription, or for more than 3 days in the case of fever.
Longer-lasting pain requires medical evaluation.
The dosage specified or prescribed by the doctor must not be used be exceeded.
To prevent the risk of an overdose, it should be ensured that other medicines that are taken at the same time do not contain paracetamol.
Long-term use of painkillers, especially when several painkillers are combined, can lead to permanent kidney damage with the risk of kidney failure.
In the case of hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients. During treatment with certain medicines for mood disorders (MAOIs, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and all stimulant medicines).
If you suffer from severe high blood pressure, severe heart, liver or kidney disease or epilepsy, you must not take Pretuval Flu and Cold.
You must not use Pretuval Flu and Cold in the following cases:
If your cough is accompanied by sputum (bronchial secretion), you should not take any cough suppressants without medical evaluation and prescription.
Pretuval Flu and Cold should not be given to children under the age of 12.
Cough is a defense mechanism of the body that has specific causes. If your cough persists for more than a week, you should see a doctor to determine the cause and rule out a more serious illness and, if necessary, initiate specific treatment.
If you have asthma, other chronic respiratory diseases, liver or kidney disease, or a serious infection (e.g. blood poisoning), you should use Pretuval Flu and Cold only on medical prescription.
If it occurs hypersensitivity reactions (allergy), you must stop the treatment immediately and see a doctor. Hypersensitivity reactions are manifested by skin rashes, swelling of the face, increased heart rate, drop in blood pressure, dizziness, malaise and/or difficulty breathing. In individual cases, they can go as far as fainting and shock (so-called circulatory shock).
In individual cases, a form of severe skin reaction (acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis) can occur. If signs and symptoms such as swelling and redness as well as many small pustules appear, you should stop taking the medicine and contact your doctorcontact.
If you have a rare hereditary disease of the red blood cells, the so-called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or if you are taking medicines that affect the liver at the same time, namely certain medicines for tuberculosis and seizure disorders (epilepsy), or medicines containing the active substance zidovudine, which are used in immunodeficiency (AIDS), or medicines containing the active substance probenecid, which are used in the treatment of gout, you should only take them after strict Follow the doctor's instructions.
It is not advisable to take Pretuval flu and cold and alcohol at the same time. The risk of liver damage increases, especially if you do not eat at the same time. You should also not drink grapefruit juice during treatment with Pretuval flu and cold.
The dosage specified or prescribed by the doctor must not be exceeded. To prevent the risk of overdose, it should be ensured that other drugs taken at the same time do not contain paracetamol. Overdosing on paracetamol can cause liver damage.
If you have thyroid or prostate disease, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, or if you are taking certain medications (e.g. barbiturates, certain antibiotics or anticoagulants), you should only take Pretuval Flu and Cold after consulting your doctor. The effect of these medicines can be increased or impaired.
In certain people, e.g. in patients with liver or kidney disease or in people with a hereditary (genetic) predisposition, the active substance dextromethorphan is broken down much more slowly after ingestion than in other people. As a result, not only the cough suppressant effect, but above all the side effects can increase after a treatment period of 3 to 4 days. Your doctor will explain the connections to you.
If you have the symptoms described in the chapter «What side effects can Pretuval flu and cold have?» If the side effects described occur severely, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.Pretuval flu and cold film-coated tablets contain lactose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your doctor before taking Pretuval Flu and Cold tablets.
Pretuval Flu and Cold is not intended for long-term use; if the symptoms of the cold do not go away after a few days, you should see a doctor.
This medicine can affect your ability to react, the ability to drive and the ability to use tools or machines! Therefore, be careful when performing these activities. This applies to a greater extent when alcoholic beverages are consumed at the same time.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist or your doctor, pharmacist or pharmacist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!).
If you are pregnant or want to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding, as a precautionary measure, you should refrain from taking medicines as far as possible. For Pretuval flu and cold it is not certain whether it can affect the development and health of the unborn child. Therefore, you should only take this medicine during pregnancy if your doctor has specifically prescribed it. If you take Pretuval Flu and Cold near the end of your pregnancy, it may cause breathing difficulties in the newborn.
The active ingredients in Pretuval Flu and Cold are found in small amounts in the babye breast milk over. It is therefore not recommended to use it while breastfeeding.
Pretuval Flu and Cold is only intended for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over.
Usual dosage (unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor):
Take 1 film-coated tablet 3-4 times a day whole with enough liquid.
Between There should be a 6-hour interval between individual doses.
Follow the dosage given 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.
Uncommon: nausea and vomiting, constipation, tiredness, dizziness, dry mouth, restlessness, increased heart rate, loss of appetite, skin rash.
Rarely : Diarrhea, hypersensitivity reactions, confusion, respiratory arrest.
In isolated cases, allergy with severe general symptoms such as bronchoconstriction with breathing difficulties and drop in blood pressure, which require immediate medical treatment.
Very rare: serious skin reactions. If skin reactions occur (swelling, reddening, blistering, possibly also of the mucous membranes), you must stop the treatment immediately and consult a doctor.
The side effects may be stronger or occur more frequently if the preparation is taken in higher doses, over a longer period of time or together with certain other medicines.
In the event of an overdose, i.e. if higher than the recommended doses are taken and/or if taken at shorter than the recommended intervals, they will intensify the side effects listed above and the risks discussed in the section “When should you be careful when taking Pretuval Flu and cold?” are described.
Additional signs of overdose may include: sweating, palpitations, blurred vision, excitability and loss of consciousness. However, these only occur several hours to a day after ingestion. Overdose can have serious consequences for children, especially small children.
If signs of overdose occur, you must stop taking Pretuval flu and cold immediately and contact a doctor.
If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children at room temperature (15–25 °C).
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.
Active ingredients: 20 mg dextromethorphan hydrobromide (equivalent to 14.66 mg dextromethorphan), 30 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, 300 mg paracetamol.
Excipients: Lactose and other excipients.
49182 (Swissmedic).
In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.
Packs of 20 film-coated tablets.
Bayer (Switzerland) AG, 8045 Zurich.
This package leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in November 2017.