Fervex Cold 16 tablets
Fervex Cold is a medicine indicated to relieve colds, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and flu-like conditions in adults and children over 15 years old. It contains 500.00 mg of paracetamol and 4.00 mg of chlorphenanine maleate. The excipient with known effect is carmoisine (E122). Fervex Cold is available in boxes of 16 film-coated tablets. Each tablet contains 500 mg of paracetamol and 4 mg of chlorphenamine maleate. Dosage of Fervex Cold The maximum daily dose of paracetamol should not exceed 3000 mg per day. The maximum daily dose of chlorphenamine maleate should not exceed 16 mg per day, i.e. 4 tablets per day. The intake of Fervex Cold for adults and children over 50 kg (15 years) is 1 tablet, to be renewed if necessary every 4 hours. The maximum daily dose is 4 tablets. Taking an additional dose or an overdose by mistake justifies contacting your doctor or pharmacist. Contraindications of Fervex Cold Taking Fervex Cold is contraindicated for children under 15 years of age, in case of allergy to the active substances or to any of the other ingredients contained in this medication, or of serious disease of the liver. If there is a risk of glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or in the presence of difficulty in urinating of prostatic origin, taking Fervex Cold is contraindicated. Drug interactions between Fervex Cold and oral anticoagulants (vitamin K antagonists) should be treated with caution as this drug may increase the action of the anticoagulant. If in doubt, contact your doctor, who will adjust the dosage of the anticoagulant if necessary. The drug Fervex Cold causing drowsiness, it is therefore not recommended to drink alcohol or any other products containing it, as well as sedative drugs, for the duration of the treatment. The treatment is rather started in the evening. Be very careful if you drive or use machines as this medicine may cause a risk of drowsiness, especially at the start of treatment. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Pregnancy This medication, under normal conditions of use, can be used during pregnancy, provided that it is for a short time (a few days) and at the recommended doses. However, at the end of pregnancy, excessive use of Fervex Cold can cause neurological effects in the newborn. Therefore, always seek the advice of your doctor before using it and never exceed the recommended dose. Breast-feeding Fervex Cold is very likely to pass into breast milk. Given its sedative properties which could affect your child (lethargy, reduced tone) or on the contrary exciting (insomnia), this medication is not recommended for breastfeeding. advice from your doctor before using it and never exceed the recommended dose. Breast-feeding Fervex Cold is very likely to pass into breast milk. Given its sedative properties which could affect your child (lethargy, reduced tone) or on the contrary exciting (insomnia), this medication is not recommended for breastfeeding. advice from your doctor before using it and never exceed the recommended dose. Breast-feeding Fervex Cold is very likely to pass into breast milk. Given its sedative properties which could affect your child (lethargy, reduced tone) or on the contrary exciting (insomnia), this medication is not recommended for breastfeeding.