What are Fervex sachets and how do they work?
Fervex is a combination drug – containing three active substances, used in the short-term treatment of flu, cold and flu-like symptoms in adults and adolescents over 15 years of age.
One sachet of Fervex granules contains:
- Paracetamol 500 mg has an analgesic and antipyretic effect.
- Pheniramine maleate 25 mg reduces congestion and swelling of the mucous membranes, thereby unblocking the nasal passages, inhibiting the sneezing reflex and eye tearing.
- Ascorbic acid 200 mg replenishes vitamin C deficiencies in the body.
Fervex is a drug in the form of granules intended for the preparation of an oral solution (the contents of the sachet should be dissolved in a glass of hot or cold water), usually 1 sachet is used 2 or 3 times a day, at least 4-hour intervals.
Fervex indications
Fervex is used for the short-term treatment of flu, cold and flu-like symptoms (headache, fever, rhinopharyngitis) in adults and children over 15 years of age.
In the event of a bacterial infection, it may be necessary to administer antibiotic treatment. This will be decided by the attending physician.
Active substance: Ascorbic acid , Paracetamol , Pheniramini maleas
Fervex composition
Active substances | One sachet contains:
Paracetamol 500mg Ascorbic acid 200 mg Pheniramine Maleate 25mg |
Other ingredients | sucrose (11.5 g), anhydrous citric acid, acacia gum, sodium saccharin, lemon-rum flavor. |
How to dose Fervex in sachets?
Fervex dosage for adults and children over 15 years of age:
- 1 sachet 2 or 3 times a day.
- Intervals between doses should be at least 4 hours.
Dissolve the contents of one sachet of Fervex in a glass of hot or cold water.
Do not use for longer than 5 days without consulting your doctor.
In the treatment of flu-like conditions, it is better to take the medicine dissolved in hot water, in the evening, as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms.
In case of renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 10 ml/min), an interval of at least 8 hours should be maintained between doses.
When should you not use Fervex?
- Hypersensitivity (allergy) to the active substances or any of the excipients.
- Severe liver or kidney failure.
- Narrow-angle glaucoma.
- Enlargement of the prostate gland with difficult urination.
- Age under 15 years.
- Fervex should not be used in patients with fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency due to the sucrose content in the drug.
Contents: 8 sachets.
Storage method: below 25°C
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