Triofan Rhinitis retard caps 10 pcs

What is Triofan Rhinitis Retard, capsules and when is it used?

Triofan Rhinitis Retard capsules contain:

• an antihistamine, chlorphenamine maleate. It relieves the symptoms of nasal inflammation (runny nose) such as runny nose, sneezing, tingling and tearing;
• a vasoconstrictor, phenylephrine hydrochloride, which has a decongestant effect on the inflamed nasal mucosa, unblocking the nasal passages and thereby facilitating breathing.

The 10-12 hour long-term effect of Triofan Rhinitis Retard is based on dialysis of the active ingredients (D iffucap^®), which are contained in the hundreds of microgranules in each capsule.

Triofan Rhinitis Retard is used in inflammatory and allergic diseases of the upper respiratory tract such as colds, hay fever, chronic runny nose, vasomotor or allergic rhinitis, and as an adjuvant in influenza and colds.

When must Triofan Rhinitis Retard, capsules not be used?

Triofan Rhinitis Retard must not be taken together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO inhibitors). In the case of severe coronary artery disease, hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients and severely elevated blood pressure, Triofan Rhinitis Retard may only be used after consulting your doctor.

Must not be used in children under the age of 12.

In the last trimester of pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

When should Triofan be taken Rhinitis Retard, capsules Caution required?

Caution required for: angle-closure glaucoma, diabetes, prostate hypertrophy, overactive thyroid gland, bronchial asthma (attacks of shortness of breath with difficult exhalation). Triofan Rhinitis Retard should not be used too frequently or over a long period of time. If the symptoms last longer than normal or keep coming back, you should see a doctor.

This medicine can affect your ability to react, drive and use tools or machines!

If you know that you have an intolerance to sugars, please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist, or your doctor, Pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

Can Triofan Rhinitis Retard capsules be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Systematic scientific studies have never been carried out with Triofan Rhinitis Retard. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines if possible during pregnancy and breast-feeding, or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.

In the last trimester of pregnancy and while breast-feeding, this medicine carries a risk of serious adverse effects.

How do you use Triofan Rhinitis Retard, capsules?

Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor:

Adults and children over 12 years of age:

If symptoms occur, take 1 capsule every 12 hours, i.e. 1 capsule in the morning and 1 capsule in the evening.

Observe the dosage indicated 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 Triofan Rhinitis Retard, capsules have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Triofan Rhinitis Retard:

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Transient drowsiness or decreased alertness.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in1000 users)

Blurred vision or dry mouth.

Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 users)

Blood count changes.

Isolated cases

Skin rash, bone marrow depression.

If you notice side effects , contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

What else needs to be taken into account?

The medicine may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.

Storage instructions

Triofan Rhinitis Retard out of reach for children, store dry, at room temperature (15–25 °C) and protected from light.

Further information

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for professionals.

What does Triofan Rhinitis Retard, capsules contain?

1 capsule contains:

Active ingredients

4 mg chlorphenamine maleate; 20 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride.

Excipients

Sugar pellets (contain sucrose and corn starch), talc, shellac, gelatin, erythrosine, indigotine.

Approval number

3344 5 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Triofan Rhinitis Retard, capsules? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Pack of 10 capsules.

Authorization holder

VERFORA SA, Villars-sur-Glâne.

This leaflet was last checked by the medicines authority (Swissmedic) in August 2020.

Show technical information about the medicine