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Teraflu
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Teraflu is a complex medication that is used for colds or flu. Demonstrates high efficiency in the development of patient edema, allergies, fever and pain of different nature.
The drug has a pronounced antitussive, antipyretic, vasoconstrictor, sedative, analgesic, antihistamine and bronchodilatory effect. Due to the therapeutic effect of Theraflu, the intensity of manifestations of acute respiratory disease, and in addition to this cold, is significantly reduced.
Release form
The release of the drug is in the form of a lyophilisate for the manufacture of oral liquid.
Pharmacodynamics
The effect of phenylephrine hydrochloride reduces hyperemia of the nasopharyngeal mucous membranes, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity. In addition, the substance reduces local exudative symptoms, reduces edema and narrows the vascular lumen.
Pheniramine maleate exhibits antiserotonin, antihistamine, sedative, as well as weak anticholinergic activity; this substance blocks the activity of histamine H1 endings. The effect of the component leads to the elimination of edema and hyperemia of the mucous membranes, to the narrowing of the vascular lumen, the suppression of sneezing, rhinorrhea, ocular and nasal itching, as well as a decrease in the intensity of allergy signs.
Paracetamol is a non-narcotic analgesic that has antipyretic, analgesic and mild anti-inflammatory effects.
Pharmacokinetics
The effect of Theraflu begins to develop after 20 minutes from the moment of drinking the liquid; duration of influence is up to 4.5 hours.
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Dosing and administration
The drug is administered orally, with a 4-hour gap between uses. During the day, you can take a maximum of 4 sachets of drugs.
Medicinal powder must be dissolved before drinking inside a glass or a cup of boiling water.
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Use Teraflu during pregnancy
The use of the drug in the specified period is prohibited.
Contraindications
The main contraindications:
- strong sensitivity associated with the active elements of the drug;
- breastfeeding period.
Caution is required in the following conditions:
- blood diseases;
- glaucoma, having a closed-angle character;
- congenital hyperbilirubinemia;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- failure of the liver or kidneys;
- constitutional hyperbilirubinemia;
- lack of element G6FD;
- diabetes;
- chronic bronchitis;
- pathologies affecting the thyroid gland;
- pulmonary emphysema;
- increased blood pressure values;
- CVD disease present;
- Rotor syndrome.
Side effects Teraflu
Among the side effects:
- nausea, pain in the epigastric region, dryness of the oral mucous membranes and vomiting;
- dizziness, sleep disorders, high irritability;
- allergies, bronchial spasm, itchy skin, angioedema;
- accommodative paresis, mydriasis, increased IOP rates;
- anemia (also aplastic), pancyto- or thrombocytopenia;
- delayed urination or nephrotoxicity;
- hepatotoxicity
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Overdose
Signs of paracetamol poisoning include: vomiting, hepatonecrosis, anorexia, increased PTV, nausea, increased activity of liver enzymes and pale epidermis.
Along with this, intoxication of Theraflu, excitement, sleep disorders, dizziness, convulsive syndrome, depressive mood and coma occur.
Symptomatic therapeutic measures are carried out. Gastric lavage, the use of acetylcysteine, methionine, as well as donators of SН categories are performed. Gastric lavage is performed to prevent late hepatotoxic effects.
Interactions with other drugs
The drug potentiates the effects of sedative drugs, ethyl alcohol and IMAO products.
Antipsychotics, antiparkinsonic substances, phenothiazines and antidepressants significantly increase the risk of developing negative symptoms (such as urinary retention, constipation and dry mouth mucous membranes).
The use of corticosteroids significantly increases the likelihood of glaucoma formation.
MAOI and furazolidone in combination with chlorphenamine lead to the development of arousal, hyperpyrexia and hypertensive crisis.
The effect of paracetamol reduces the activity of uricosuric drugs.
The use of halothane leads to ventricular arrhythmias; tricyclics potentiate the sympathomimetic effect of Theraflu.
Drug effects of guanethidine are reduced when used with the drug.
Shelf life
Application for children
It is impossible to appoint in pediatrics (up to 12 years).
Analogs
Analogues of the drug are drugs Astracitron, Rinza and Grippocytron.
Reviews
Theraflu eliminates the symptoms of a cold or flu with high efficiency, but it does not fight the causes of pathology. In addition, it should be noted that the drug causes significant damage to the liver.
In general, patients leave good reviews regarding medication - it often helps to improve the condition during the development of a cold.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Teraflu" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.