Common companions of adults and children in the spring and winter are colds. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to sit on sick leave for a long time, and children are forced to miss many interesting events due to illness. “Fervex” will help to cope with the symptoms of SARS and help to recover faster. Instructions for use describe the drug as effectively eliminating body aches, fever and headache. The product is easily soluble in water and easy to use.
The purpose of the medicine
Antipyretic drugs include Fervex. The instructions for use describe in detail its purpose and direct indications. The medicine is produced by a pharmaceutical company, which is based in France. The medication is intended to relieve symptoms and treat acute respiratory infections. The complex effect is achieved due to the expanded composition, in which several active components are present at once. Do not confuse "Fervex" with drugs that have a similar name - "Fervex Oops", which are intended for the treatment of dry cough. They have a slightly different composition.
Active components
Only in the form of a powder, which must be dissolved in water, "Fairx" is produced. Instructions for use tell the inquisitive patient a detailed composition. Due to the complex effect, the pharmacological effect of the drug affects:
- The basis is paracetamol. One dose accounts for a rather large amount - 500 mg.
- Ascorbic acid enhances the action and increases the permeability of capillaries. In one sachet, intended for single use, it contains 200 mg.
- Pheniramine - 25 mg per sachet.
The powder may be light beige or slightly pinkish, with brown spots. Color depends on the aromatic additive, which determines the final taste of the drink. It can be with the scent of raspberries or lemon. From this, the auxiliary composition also differs. Raspberry or lemon flavoring may be added. Also added to shape the powder are:
- Saccharin.
- Povidone.
- Aspartame.
- Lemon acid.
- Acacia gum.
- Trimagnia dicitrate.
The product is sold in packages that contain from 4 to 16 sachets.
Drug properties
Due to its chemical composition, the properties that Fervex possesses are determined. The instructions for use describe how the effect of treatment is achieved, which is influenced by each active component:
- Paracetamol is a recognized analgesic that has an antipyretic effect. It directly affects the hypothalamus, where the center of human thermoregulation is located. In this case, the temperature decreases and the headache associated with it is eliminated.
- Vitamin C regulates oxidation processes. It also affects the restoration of carbohydrate metabolism. Ascorbic acid is actively involved in blood coagulation, cell regeneration and collagen synthesis. Without it, normal capillary permeability is impossible. Vitamin C increases the body's resistance to disease, because it actively stimulates the immune system.
- Pheniramine is a histamine receptor blocker. The substance effectively eliminates lacrimation, itching and redness. In addition, the component fights with increased sneezing and eliminates the feeling of a constantly stuffy nose.
Once in the stomach, all the components that make up the basis of "Fervex" (powder) quickly penetrate into the bloodstream. Instructions for use indicate to the patient that the drug reaches its maximum concentration and effectiveness after 30 minutes.
Components are quickly redistributed across tissues and body fluids. After this, they are actively excreted by the kidneys.
Reception methods
It can be used for both children and adults "Fervex". In the instructions for use, a competent reception and the necessary dosage are signed. To alleviate the condition, an adult patient can take one sachet up to three times a day. At the same time, it is worthwhile to withstand a time interval of 4 hours. But do not underestimate the effect of “Fervex”. Instructions for use and reviews of the drug confirm that in the elderly or patients with kidney disease it is better to withstand the 8-hour interval.
For treatment, it is necessary to dissolve in a glass of warm water all the contents of one sachet until smooth. If the drug is used as an analgesic, it is drunk for 5 days, unless the doctor recommends a different dosage. But to reduce the temperature, it is not recommended to use the powder for more than three days. Since vitamin C is present in the composition, the product cannot be diluted with hot water. Also, ascorbic acid is destroyed during prolonged storage of the prepared solution. Therefore, you must drink the medicine immediately.
Should be considered
For patients wishing to purchase Fervex, instructions for use and price are very important. The drug is sold without a prescription, it can be purchased at a price of 180 rubles for a package of 4 bags. The price depends on the region and the number of bags in the package.
Experts warn that the testimony of laboratory blood tests may be changed during treatment with this medication. There are also circumstances that should be considered before taking the powder:
- In order to avoid toxic liver damage, it is worth limiting the use of alcoholic beverages. Otherwise, reception is prohibited.
- You should get a doctor’s consultation while taking Fervex and Domperidone or Colestyramine.
- With prolonged use of the drug or a significant increase in dosage, the clinical picture of the blood worsens.
- In diabetes mellitus, a lemon-flavored powder should be chosen. Only it does not contain sugar. All other flavors in the composition have 11.5 g of sugar per bag.
Since pheniramine and a large amount of paracetamol are present, Fervex is forbidden for use in the first and last trimester of pregnancy. Experts warn that the components are able to penetrate the placental barrier and cause disturbances in the development of the fetus. Also, the drug is prohibited during breastfeeding, because the active components pass into breast milk.
"Fervex" for children: instructions for use
According to the annotation, the drug is prohibited for children and adolescents, up to 15 years. This is due to too much concentration of active substances in one sachet.
But for the treatment of babies, the manufacturer produces a special "Fairx" for children, the instructions for use which say that admission is allowed after six years. The drug contains a significantly lower dosage of active ingredients, specially developed for the treatment of small patients.
So that children do not refuse to drink this medicine, the powder for them has a pleasant banana-caramel taste. To relieve symptoms and alleviate the condition during the illness, it is allowed to take one sachet up to 4 times a day.
Many parents trust Fervex. Instructions for use, price and reviews contribute to this opinion and help other consumers choose a medicine for their baby. However, the drug is quite expensive, about 300-350 rubles per pack of 8 bags, which is its drawback.
Negative reactions
Adult patients and parents of babies taking the drug, in their reviews praise the effectiveness of this medicine, however, indicate side effects from its administration. Among the most common ones, it is worth highlighting:
- Allergic reactions.
- Dry mouth, nausea.
- Disturbances in the liver and changes in the production of enzymes.
- Failures in the kidneys, urinary retention.
- Thrombocytopenia, anemia.
- Drowsiness.
If similar or other negative reactions are recorded, you must stop taking it and seek the advice of a specialist.
Contraindications
Despite the good therapeutic effect, the drug has contraindications, which are indicated in the instructions. You must familiarize yourself with them before using the medication:
- Children under 15 years of age if the drug is used for adults.
- Age up to 6 years in the treatment of the children's version of "Fervex".
- Renal failure.
- First and last trimester of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Glucose deficiency.
- Chronic alcoholism
- Individual intolerance to the components.
Joint reception
In the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, it is necessary to remember that "Fervex" is forbidden to take together with some other drugs. Cross action can cause a number of negative consequences:
- If taken with antidepressants, dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation are observed.
- Glucocorticosteroids may increase the risk of glaucoma.
- Barbiturates, ethanol, phenytoin can provoke intoxication of the body.
- Uricosuric drugs enhance their effect if taken together with paracetamol.
If the patient is taking any other drugs, then their compatibility should be discussed with your doctor.
Possible replacement
Only with a similar effect and principle of exposure can funds replace "Fairx". Instructions for use, price, reviews and analogues are those components that are important when choosing a drug for treatment. If for some reason one medication did not fit, it is worth turning to its analogue. The most famous and popular are the following:
- Sinupret. Available in the form of drops, dragees and syrup. It contains plant components and effectively fights cough, also having a sedative effect.
- "Bioparox". Spray intended for inhalation. The medicine has a local anti-inflammatory effect, made on the basis of fusafungin.
- Coldrex. The closest in composition and mechanism of action. Available in the form of syrup, tablets and powder. At the heart of the drug is also paracetamol. Among the auxiliary components are ascorbic acid, phenylephrine, terpinghydrate and caffeine.
- "AntiGrippin". Relieves headache, body aches, stabilizes temperature.
But most often, patients try to replace the drug Teraflu in question. If the instructions for use and price have already been studied with Fervex, then the analogue should also be considered.
Fervex or Teraflu
The drugs are almost similar, the difference is only in one component. If vitamin C is present in the product under consideration, then phenylephrine is included in Teraflu. The dosage of the components also varies. In the analogue, slightly less than paracetamol - 325 mg. Otherwise, it can be argued that the action is exactly the same.
More dangerous is recognized for use by people from risk group "Fairx". Instructions for use (analogues contain less paracetamol) indicates a fairly extensive list of side effects and risks. Indications for the use of both drugs are the same. Some relieve heat, fight inflammation and eliminate pain. Both are intended for the treatment of colds.
Reviews about the drug
Fervex is very popular. Instructions for use, analogues and reviews of this drug are most often discussed on the forums. Colds can occur in any person. Doctors often recommend Fervex to relieve symptoms. Patients confirm that a warm liquid with a lemon taste invigorates, relieves the first symptoms and quickly copes with nasal congestion. If the temperature rises, then the drug normalizes it.
There are patients who previously chose analogues, but they did not act so quickly and efficiently. Therefore, they switched to Fairwex. When taking this medicine, all symptoms go away in 3-4 days. The increased concentration of paracetamol copes with its task. Headache goes away, aching muscles go away, temperature drops, nasal congestion, breathing becomes easier. Many who have tried the drug recommend it to friends and relatives.
Appreciated by users and the taste of the product. If lemon invigorates, then raspberry gives the remedy sweet notes. Manufacturers took into account the requirements of diabetics. Powder with lemon flavor does not contain sugar. However, with prolonged use, side effects may occur, so do not get carried away with them.
Symptoms include redness, swelling, palpitations, and urinary retention. But such manifestations are associated with individual intolerance to the components or with an excess of dosage.
Fervex can also help kids. Reviews of parents confirm that the remedy relieves heat and pain well. Children quickly recover, and a pleasant caramel taste makes the treatment comfortable.
Overdose cases
If the powder is taken strictly according to the instructions, then it is well tolerated. Problems may occur if the dosage is exceeded. In this case, pallor of the skin, dizziness and vomiting can be diagnosed. If after this, continue to take the medicine or combine it with the use of alcohol, then liver damage occurs.
Not all complications appear immediately. Sometimes the patient, having drunk the exceeded dose, feels normal. However, later the body fails, which is manifested by various symptoms. Therefore, in case of accidental use of the exceeded dose, gastric lavage is recommended. Such manipulations can be carried out at home, only in certain cases, the patient must be referred to a hospital.
The article examined the instructions for use of "Fervex", the price and analogues of the drug. Indications and contraindications for the use of this drug, possible negative reactions were also considered.