Teraflu is an excellent remedy for treating colds and flu. It has anti-allergic, antipyretic, analgesic and decongestant effect. The composition of Teraflu, the instructions for use about this informs, includes the following active substances:
- pheniramine maleate;
- phenylephrine;
- paracetamol.
Feniramine maleate
In fact, it is a blocker of H1 receptors. This substance is an antiallergen. It has the following properties:
- blocks lacrimation;
- eliminates rhinorrhea (discharge from the nasal cavity);
- reduces itching in the nose and eyes.
It is excreted in the urine. It should be noted that only 17-30% percent of the accepted dose is absorbed by the body. The rest of pheniramine is not amenable to reactions and excreted unchanged.
Phenylephrine
This substance reduces swelling and hyperemia. Hyperemia is an abnormal large amount of blood in various vessels of the circulatory system of the whole organism or of a specific organ. In addition, it narrows the vessels in the nasal mucosa, as well as in the paranasal sinuses. Phenylephrine is very poorly absorbed in the body (in a very small percentage in relation to the dose of medicine taken).
Paracetamol
It is an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. It is excreted from the body during the day, with the help of the kidneys (approximately 90-100%).
Teraflu drug: instructions for use
This medicine is intended for the short-term treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases in adults. For example, flu or SARS. Teraflu should be taken in cases where the following symptoms are observed in patients:
- hyperthermia;
- fever;
- chills;
- headache;
- runny nose;
- nasal congestion;
- various muscle pain.
Teraflu drug: contraindications
- arterial hypertension;
- pyloroduodenal obstruction;
- diabetes;
- angle-closure glaucoma;
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- children under the age of 12;
- any liver disease;
- severe renal disease;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- problems with urination due to hypertrophy of the prostate gland;
- bladder neck obstruction;
- stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer;
- bronchial asthma;
- epilepsy;
- an allergic reaction to the components of this drug.
Storage conditions for the drug Teraflu: instructions for use tell us that it must be stored in a place inaccessible to young children. The desired storage temperature is 25 degrees.
It is worth noting that the drug Teraflu is sold in pharmacies without prescriptions from the attending physician.
With an overdose of Teraflu, the following reactions of the body are possible:
- vomiting
- epigastric pain;
- nausea;
- hepatotoxic effect (if the dosage is too sick and the body is weak, it is even possible to develop liver necrosis);
- increased drowsiness, which can suddenly flow into a state of excitement (this is more often observed in adolescents than in adults);
- visual impairment;
- blood flow disturbance;
- Strong headache;
- possibly even coma;
- cramps
- increased blood pressure;
- bradycardia;
- atropine-like psychosis;
- noticeable change in behavior.
It is worth noting that taking Teraflu medicine can be no more than 5 days, and most importantly, you should not exceed the dose prescribed by the doctor. With prolonged use, irreversible liver failure, or nephropathy , may occur.
Very important
While taking Teraflu, you can not take other drugs that contain paracetamol.
Remember that, like in any other medicine, Teraflu instructions for use are not just. Before taking this drug, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with at least contraindications.