Humex COLD 16 capsules

HUMEX COLD

 

hard capsules

paracetamol / chlorphenamini maleas

 

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always take this medicine exactly according to the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.

- Keep the package leaflet in case you need to read it again.

- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.

- If any of the side effects gets serious, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Do the same for any side effects not listed in this leaflet. See point 4

- If you do not feel better within 3 days or if you get sick, you should consult a doctor.

 

What you will find in this leaflet

1. What Humex Cold is and what it is used for

2. What to do before you take Humex Cold

3. How to take Humex Cold

4. Possible side effects

5. How to store Humex Cold

6. Package contents and other information

 

1. What Humex Cold is and what it is used for

 

Humex Cold is a combination medicine that contains two active substances and works by two different mechanisms:

- paracetamol acts against pain (analgesia) and fever (antipyretic). After one dose, it takes about 3-4 hours to reduce the temperature, for up to 6 hours to treat pain;

- Chlorpheneamine maleate has a so-called antihistamine effect that reduces nasal discharge and often associated lacrimation. This effect lasts for 4 to 8 hours.

This medicinal product is for the treatment of acute upper respiratory tract infections (nose, throat) associated with a colorless nasal discharge, headache, or fever. It can be used as part of the treatment of inflammation of the nasal sinuses.

The product may be taken by adults and adolescents over 15 years of age without the advice of a physician. If there is no rhythm or fever illness in the upper respiratory tract to improve symptoms within 3 days, further treatment with the doctor should be sought.

 

2. What to do before you take Humex Cold

 

Do not take Humex Cold

- if you are allergic to paracetamol, chlorphenamine maleate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (referred to in section 6),

- if you are being treated with severe liver disease.

 

Warnings and precautions

Before using Humex Cold, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if:

- you suffer from hepatic impairment,

- you suffer from a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency,

- you suffer from obstruction of the stomach outlet (pyloroduodenal obstruction) and / or clogging of bile discharge,

- you have a cataracts,

- you have stomach or duodenal ulcers,

- you have bronchial asthma,

- have problems with urination caused by prostate enlargement,

- you have kidney disease,

- you have difficulty in draining urine,

- you are being treated with antidepressants (antidepressants).

 

In these cases, you can use this medicine only at the doctor's advice and under medical supervision.

Do not take this medicine without your doctor's advice if you have problems with drinking alcohol and / or you are taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.

 

Other Medicines and Humex Cold

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking, which you have recently taken or who you may be taking, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

It is possible to interact with the concomitant use of these products:

sleeping medicines, soothing medications, and some medicines used for psychiatric disorders (some neuroleptics, antidepressants),

- medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease or a disease (eg phenytoin, carbamazepine),

- medicines for abdominal or stomach cramps (parasympatholytics),

- some antibiotics (chloramphenicol, rifampicin) and antipyretics (acetylsalicylic acid),

- Drugs that slow blood clotting (anticoagulants) - Repeated use of Humex Cold in several weeks increases the effect of anticoagulants, occasional use does not have a significant effect,

- salicylamides (painkillers),

- probenecid (botulinum toxin) - when taken concomitantly, doses of Humex Cold should be reduced,

- zidovudine (a medicine for HIV infection).

 

Humex Cold with food, drink and alcohol

Alcoholic beverages should not be drunk during treatment. Alcohol dependence and concomitant use of Humex Cold significantly increase the risk of liver damage.

The product can be taken during meals or fast food. Taking a meal can lead to a reduced effect of paracetamol.

 

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Pregnant and breast-feeding women may only take the medicine at the advice of a physician.

 

Driving and using machines

The preparation may adversely affect activities requiring increased attention, co-ordination of movements and rapid decision-making (eg driving a motor vehicle, operating machinery, working at heights, etc.) You can do this only with the express permission of your doctor.

 

3. How to take Humex Cold

Always take this medicine exactly according to the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

The usual dose of the product is as follows:

Adults and adolescents over 15 years of age use 1 capsule in the morning and at noon and 1-2 capsules in the evening depending on the severity of the symptoms but no more than 4 capsules per day. The minimum interval between two doses is 4 hours. Drink the capsule with a glass of water or tea. The first dose should be taken in the evenings. 

The dosage in the elderly is the same as for other adults.

For people with renal impairment and liver function, dosing is always determined by a physician. Not more than 1 capsule is used in one dose. The minimum interval between two doses is 6-8 hours depending on the severity of the disability.

Children and adolescents aged 10-15 years may only receive the medicine on the advice of a physician. Due to drug content, the product is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.

Treatment should be limited to 3 to 5 days. Longer use is only available at the doctor's advice.

Follow the instructions for use and dosing exactly and in particular never exceed the recommended dose. Using higher than recommended doses may result in serious liver damage.

 

If you take more Humex Cold than you should

In case of overdosage, consult a doctor immediately.

In case of accidental ingestion, contact a doctor immediately.

Symptoms of overdose or poisoning may be nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy, sweating, dizziness, dry mouth. Severe overdose can lead to psychoses with hallucinations and convulsions may occur.

 

If you forget to take Humex Cold

Do not double the next dose to replace the missed dose.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

 

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine may also cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. When the recommended dose is taken, the side effects are rare and mild.

The preparation may cause unpleasant symptoms (more than 1/1000 and less than 1/100 patients): dry mouth, disturbed accommodation (impaired eye alignment when looking at nearby or distant objects), urination disorders, constipation, somnolence. In the old people confusion or excitation (restlessness, excitement).

In rare cases (more than 1/10 000 and less than 1/1000 patients), skin rashes, redness or itching may appear to be hypersensitivity or change in the blood picture. Very rare (less than 1 / 10,000 including individual cases) may lead to anaphylactic shock, which is a sign of hypersensitivity or bronchospasm (difficulty in breathing due to narrowing of the airways).