Grippamol

 

Composition:

Each coated tablet contains: Paracetamol 350 mg, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 150 mg, Caffeine citrate 25 mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 2.5 mg.

 

Properties:

-        Grippamol exhibits a combined effect of 4 drugs.

-        It has a decongestant action on the upper respiratory tract (chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine for H1 central and peripheral receptors) and an analgesic, antipyretic action (Paracetamol); therefore, it is suitable to relief the cold symptoms of upper respiratory tract.

-        The combination of Vitamin C with caffeine (Central Nervous System stimulant) increases the muscular and mental activity.

-        It is advisable to use an antibiotic in the case of a grippe associated with bacterial infection.

 

Indications:

Grippamol is indicated to treat the symptoms of nasal congestion and obstruction, rhinorrhea, fever, headache, acute congestive or allergic rhinopharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis and catarrh.

 

Contraindication:

-        Patients allergic to any drug components.

-        Severe hepatic failure.

-        Closed angle glaucoma.

-        Patients with the risk of renal retention (urethro-prostatic problems).

-        Children less than 5 years old.

 

Side effects:

Insomnia, gastrointestinal disturbances, dries mouth and frequently skin allergic reactions.

 

Drug interactions:

Do not take this medication with antihypertensive agents or CNS inhibitors.

 

Warnings:

-        Avoid driving a motor vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

-        Avoid alcoholic beverages for the sedative effect of chlorpheniramine maleate might be increased.

-        Do not exceed the prescribed dose.

 

Dosage and Administration:

-        Adults: treatment of acute rhinopharyngitis, rhinitis: one tablet 3 times daily.

-        Treatment of acute grippe: 1-2 tablets 2-3 times daily.

-        Children 10-15 years: 1-2 tablets daily, or as the doctor's instructions.

-        Children 5-10 years: ½ -1 tablet daily, or as the doctor's instructions.

 

Presentation:

Box contains 20 tablets.