Fervex powder 12.75gr #8

Fervex instruction for use

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Fervex's composition

The composition of the drug Fervex includes the active components: paracetamol, ascorbic acid and phenyramine maleate.
Additional constituents: sucrose, acacia gum, citric acid, raspberry flavor and sodium saccharinate.

Form of issue

Fervex is produced in the form of powder, packaged in bags of 13.1 and 4.95 g, 8 pieces per pack.
Also issued a special form - Fervex for children, which is packaged in bags of 3 grams, 8 pieces per pack.

pharmachologic effect

This drug has antihistamine, analgesic and antipyretic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The effect of this combined preparation is due to the components that are present in its composition.
Paracetamol is able to show analgesic and antipyretic effects, by affecting the central thermoregulation in the hypothalamus. It also lowers body temperature and eliminates headache and other painful sensations.
Ascorbic acid is one of the regulators of oxidation-reduction processes, tissue regeneration, SCS production, blood clotting, carbohydrate metabolism, procollagen and collagen, helps normalize the permeability of capillaries. The use of this vitamin enhances the body's resistance by stimulating the immune system.
The substance of phenyramine belongs to the blockers of H1-histamine receptors. With its help, the manifestations of rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, lacrimation, sneezing, redness and itching of the eyes are reduced.
Inside the body, the drug is subject to rapid and complete absorption. Its maximum concentration in the plasma composition is found 30-60 minutes after the application. There is a good distribution in tissues, physiological fluids, but also penetration through the BBB. The connection with plasma proteins is completely insignificant. Metabolism is carried out in the liver, resulting in the formation of inactive metabolites. The components of Fervex are excreted by the kidneys.

Indications for the use of Fervex

The main indications for use:
    the symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory viral infections;
    rhinopharyngitis.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Fervex:
    sensitivity to the drug;
    erosion and gastrointestinal ulcers;
    kidney failure;
    alcoholism;
    portal hypertension;
    deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
    age up to 15 years;
    lactation, pregnancy.

FERVEX for children is contraindicated in:

    sensitivity to it;
    severe violations of the liver and kidneys;
    lactation, pregnancy;
    deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
    blood diseases;
    children under 6 years.
Admission with the utmost care is allowed with benign hyperbilirubinemia, diabetes mellitus.

Side effects

When treating Fervexom, side effects develop quite rarely, especially if the recommended dosages are observed. However, the manifestation is possible: nausea, abdominal pain, allergic reactions - skin rash, itching, urticaria, edema Quincke.

Instructions for use Fervex (Method and dosage)

This drug is intended for ingestion. Pre-contents of the sachet completely dissolved in a glass of water and immediately drunk. The optimal time to take is the intervals between meals.
It is recommended to take 1 sachet no more than 2-3 times a day. At the same time, it is necessary to observe the interval 4h. For elderly patients and those suffering from disorders of the liver or kidneys, this interval is 8 hours.
The course of treatment is not more than 5 days.
Instructions for use FERVEX for children also recommends taking it inside, first thoroughly dissolving the powder in 200 ml of water.
At the same time, the children's Fervex is prescribed taking into account the age of the small patient. Therefore, Fervex for children 6-10 years old is recommended in a daily dosage of 1 sachet to 2 times a day. At the age of 10-12 years, you can take one sachet 3 times a day, and at 12-15 years - on a sachet up to 4 times a day.
Instruction for children advises to withstand the interval between receiving from 4h. The duration of therapy is no more than 3 days.

Overdose

When taking Farvex for a long time in an increased dosage can manifest such symptoms as: pallor of the skin, a decrease in appetite, hepatonecrosis, nausea, vomiting. In rare cases, the onset of liver failure may occur.
Treatment includes mandatory in such cases, activities: gastric lavage, the use of donors of SH-groups or precursors of glutathione-methionine production 8-9 hours after the overdose. If the overdose period is 12 hours, N-acetylcysteine ​​is administered. At the same time, other concomitant measures are taken, which depend on the symptomatology.

Interaction

Combination with antidepressants, antiparkinsonian and antipsychotic drugs may increase the risk of side effects.
Simultaneous use of microsomal oxidation in the liver region with inductors, for example, with phenytoin, barbiturates, rifampicin, phenylbutazone and tricyclic antidepressants may increase the production of hydroxylated active metabolites, as a result of which the development of severe intoxications is not ruled out.

special instructions

Taking this medication can cause a distortion of laboratory indicators, when determining the concentration of glucose and uric acid. Patients suffering from diabetes or adhering to diet should take into account that the water bag contains sugar in the amount of 11.5 g or 0.9ХЕ.

Terms of sale

Without prescription.

Storage conditions

This powder should be stored in a dry and cool place, away from children.
Shelf life - Three years.

FERVEX during pregnancy

It is established that during pregnancy this drug can be used only in the second trimester. The first and third trimester are contraindications to admission.
Take Fervex during breastfeeding is prohibited.

Analogues of Fervex

The main analogues of Fervex: Sinupret, Theraflu, Coldrex.

Which is better - Fervex or Teraflu?

Each of these drugs has a similar composition and indications for use. However, Teraflu contains less paracetamol, but its effect does not decrease.
The antipyretic and analgesic effect is almost identical.

Alcohol

The combination of paracetamol and alcohol can cause toxic damage to the liver, lead to the development of alcoholic hepatosis and acute pancreatitis. Therefore, it is better to abstain from using alcohol-containing drugs.

Fervex Reviews

In a large number of reviews about Ferwex are found in medical forums. According to users, if you take this drug at the first sign of a cold, then the development of the disease can quickly stop. At the same time, important importance is given to bed rest, plentiful drink and adequate rest - all this together with the drug renders good support to the body, increasing its resistance to viral infection.
Often, users discuss the children's feverex, which can be taken to small patients from 6 years old. At this age, it is difficult for children to give pills, but they take the drugs in the form of suspension, sweet solutions and syrups more readily. The effectiveness of this drug is also manifested most when it is taken when the first symptoms of the disease appear.
Among the positive opinions are reviews about Fervex, reporting on the development of side effects. Especially often there is a manifestation of drowsiness, which, incidentally, is also characteristic of viral infections.
You can also find reports that the treatment with this drug was completely useless. After therapy for several days, the symptoms of a cold not only did not decrease, but, on the contrary, complicated. In addition, the inflammation in the throat, the aching in the muscles and the headache increased.
Unfortunately, many people consider catarrhal diseases a common thing and do not make special efforts to treat them. Often they try to drown out the symptoms, but this approach often leads to complications, the treatment of which requires radical measures, up to taking antibiotics.
Therefore, if within 2-3 days to reduce the manifestation of the common cold, you need to see a doctor. The specialist will prescribe suitable drugs and an additional examination, which will help to get a quick recovery.