Stopadol Cold and Flu 20 capsules

Trade Name:

Stopadol Cold and Flu

20 Hard gelatin capsules

Composition:

Paracetamol 500 mg 

Guaifenesin 100 mg 

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 6.1 mg.

Inactive ingredients: maize starch, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, purified water, gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, black iron oxide, red iron oxide.

Properties:

Paracetamol has both analgesic and antipyretic activity, which is believed to be mediated principally through its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis within the central nervous system. 

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a postsynaptic alpha-receptor agonist with low cardioselective beta-receptor affinity and minimal central stimulant activity. It is a recognised decongestant and acts by vasoconstriction to reduce oedema and nasal swelling.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant which increases the volume and reduces the viscosity of tenacious sputum.

Indications:

For the relief of symptoms of cold and influenza, including the relief of aches and pains, sore throat, headache, nasal congestion, lowering of temperature and chesty coughs.

Dosage and administration:

-For oral administrätion. Swallow whole with water. Do not chew.

-Patients should consult a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days, or worsen.

-Аdults, the elderly and children aged 16 years and over: two capsules every 4-6 hours, as required. 

-Do not take more than 8 capsules (4 doses) in 24 hours. 

-Do not give to children under 16 years of age.

-Elderly: no dosage adjustment is considered necessary in the elderly.

Side effects:

Paracetamol: adverse effects of paracetamol are rare, but

hypersensitivity including skin rash may occur. There have been reports of blood dyscrasias including thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, pancytopenia, neutropenia and agranulocytosis, but these were not necessarily causally related to paracetamol.

Phenylephrine hydrochloride: high blood pressure with headache, vomiting, Rarely, palpitations. Also, rare reports of allergic reactions and occasionally urinary retention in males.

Guaifenesin: guaifenesin has occasionally been reported to cause gastro-intestinal discomfort, nausea and vomiting, particularly in very high doses. Also,

hypersensitivity reactions may occur.

Contraindications:

-Hypersensitivity to any of the active substances or any of the excipients;

-Severe coronary heart disease and

cardiovascular disorders;

-Hypertension;

-Hyperthyroidism;

-In patients currently receiving or within two weeks of stopping therapy with monoamine Oxidase inhibitors (MAOI);

-Concomitant Use of other

sympathomimetic decongestants;

-Prostatic enlargement.

Warnings and precautions:

-Should not be used for pain for more than 10 days, or for fever for more than 3 days, unless directed by a doctor. If pain persists or gets worse, or new symptoms occur, or if redness and swelling is present, consult a doctor because these could be signs of a serious condition. If nervousness, dizziness or insomnia occur, or if a sore throat is severe and persists for more than 2 days and is accompanied by fever, headache, rash, nausea or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.

-Indian your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medicines or have any special conditions before to take Stopadol Cold and Flu.

-Keep out of reach of children.

Storage:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C

Package:

Carton box holds 2 strips each of 10 hard gelatin capsules, and an insert leaflet.