OTRICOMPLEX forte cold drink 1000/12.2/200 mg, 10 pcs

Instructions for use for OTRICOMPLEX forte cold drink 1000/12.2/200 mg, 10 pcs

Instructions for Use

Adolescents aged 16 years and over (50 kg body weight or more) and adults

1 Sachet

1-3 times daily

at intervals of 4-6 hours, regardless of meals

Indications

Mode of action

How do the ingredients of the medicine work?

Paracetamol: The active ingredient has analgesic and fever-reducing effects. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties. It blocks the production of certain messenger substances in the body, so-called prostaglandins. These play a key role in the development of pain, fever, and inflammation.

Guaifenesin: The active ingredient loosens stuck mucus in the respiratory tract and thins thick mucus. The mucus can therefore be coughed up more easily.

Phenylephrine: The active ingredient constricts the dilated veins in the mucous membranes of the nose and eyeball. This reduces excessive blood flow to the olfactory and visual organs and reduces swelling of the mucous membranes. Patients can breathe more freely through their noses; they also no longer run constantly. Annoying redness and nonspecific irritations in the eyes disappear.
The active ingredient also reduces intraocular pressure by dilating the pupil and making the trabecular meshwork (a type of drainage sieve) in the eye more permeable, creating more space for the drainage of excess aqueous humor. If the drainage of the aqueous humor is obstructed, the excess fluid causes pressure in the eye to rise, and permanent eye damage can occur.

Composition

Contraindications

What are the contraindications?

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
- Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- Narrow-angle glaucoma
- Adrenaline-producing tumor (pheochromocytoma)

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 16 years of age: This medicine must not be used.
- Children and adolescents under 50 kg body weight: This medicine must not be used in this group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, this medicine should not be used.
- Breastfeeding: Based on current knowledge, use is not recommended. Discontinuation of breastfeeding may be considered.

If you have been prescribed this medication despite a contraindication, consult your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may outweigh the risk associated with use in the presence of a contraindication.

Side Effects

What adverse effects may occur?

Only side effects that have occurred only in exceptional cases have been described for this medication.

If you notice any discomfort or changes during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information provided here, we primarily consider side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.

Notes

What should you be aware of?
- The habitual use of painkillers can lead to permanent kidney damage. If several painkillers are combined, or if one painkiller contains multiple active ingredients, the risk increases.
- Caution: Regular or heavy alcohol consumption can lead to life-threatening conditions due to pre-existing liver damage if the medication is used in addition.
- Caution if you are allergic to painkillers!
- Caution if you are allergic to dyes (e.g., dyes). Quinoline Yellow with the E number E 104)!
- Aspartame/phenylalanine can be harmful for patients with phenylketonuria.
- Be careful if you are intolerant to sucrose. If you must follow a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- There may be interactions with certain medications. Therefore, you should always inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medication you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medication. This also applies to medications you buy yourself, use only occasionally, or have used for some time.

Detailed instructions for OTRICOMPLEX forte cold drink 1000/12.2/200 mg, 10 pcs