Fervex For Adults, 12 Sachets, UPSA

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Fervex contains paracetamol and is a combination of analgesic/ antipyretic, antiallergic and ascorbic acid. It can be used by adults and children aged 15 and over. If the temperature does not drop within 3 days, and other symptoms do not subside within 5 days or get worse, you should seek medical attention.

 

Contraindications:

Do not take Fervex if you are allergic to the active substances or any of the other ingredients of the medicine. Do not take Fervex if you have severe liver, kidney disease, some forms of glaucoma, prostate and urinary disorders. Do not take if you suffer from fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome or sucrose-isomaltase deficiency. Do not take in children under 15 years of age, during pregnancy and lactation. Do not take Fervex for chronic alcoholism, anorexia, bulimia, chronic malnutrition, dehydration and hypovolemia. If acute viral hepatitis is detected, treatment with Fervex should be discontinued.

 

Taking other medicines:

Since Fervex contains paracetamol, you should not combine it with other medicines containing this substance. This may lead to excess of the recommended daily dose. Do not take Fervex with other medicines that contain antihistamines. Fervex should be taken with caution by people who take anticoagulants (medicines that slow blood clotting) because it may increase the effect of these medicines. Consultation with a doctor who will change the dosage of anticoagulants is required. If you are taking flucloxacillin (an antibiotic of the penicillins class) you should contact a doctor due to the increased risk of metabolic acidosis, especially with a risk factor for glutathione deficiency such as severe kidney damage, sepsis, malnutrition or chronic alcoholism.

 

Food, drink and alcohol intake:

Sodium oxybate, alcoholic beverages or medicines containing alcohol should be avoided during treatment with Fervex.

 

Pregnancy and lactation:

If you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or breast-feeding you should consult a doctor before treatment with Fervex. At the end of pregnancy, excessive intake of this drug can cause neurological effects on the newborn. Therefore, Fervex is not recommended in pregnant women. The drug can probably be excreted in breast milk and is not recommended to be taken during breastfeeding.

 

Driving and using machines:

Do not drive or use machines while taking Vervex because it causes drowsiness. The effect is enhanced when taking alcohol or drugs that contain alcohol.

 

Fervex contains sucrose, maltodextrin and traces of ethanol and sodium:

The drug contains 11.6 g pascarose per dose. It should be considered in patients with diabetes mellitus or sugar intolerance. Each fervex sachet contains 7 aposematic alcohol (ethanol), which is equivalent to traces of beer or wine. Each sachet contains 23 mg sodium, or you can practically say that it does not contain.

 

Method of use:

For oral use. The contents of the sachet are poured in a sufficient amount of hot or cold water and drunk. The interval between doses should be at least 4 hours. Do not take Fervex for more than 5 days without consulting a doctor.

Adults and children aged 15 and over (the weight of the patient should be over 50 kg): the maximum daily dose is 3 sachets with at least 4 hours between doses.

 

Overdose and dose omission:

If you take more than the recommended dose, contact a doctor immediately. Overdose can be fatal. May cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, pallor, malaise, sweating, abdominal pain, seizures. Overdose can lead to liver and brain damage, coma and even death, especially in vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly or certain diseases.

If you forget to take a dose, take it when you have identified the deficiency. If the next dose is approaching, skip the forgotten dose and continue as recommended. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

 

Possible side effects:

If any side effects occur, discontinue treatment with Fervex immediately and consult a doctor. Side effects related to paracetamol content: rare, affecting 1 in 1,000 people – redness or allergic reactions with sudden swelling of the neck and face, sudden malaise with a fall in blood pressure. Very rare side effects that affect 1 in 10,000 people – disorders of liver function, abnormally low levels of certain white blood cells or platelets, which may lead to bleeding gums or nose. Other symptoms are redness of the skin, rash, hives, blood spots on the skin. Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, elevated liver enzymes may occur with not known frequency. Treatment should be stopped immediately, see a doctor and never take medicines containing paracetamol again.

Pheniramine-related reactions: abnormally low levels of certain white or red blood cells, such as platelets. Sudden swelling of the neck and face, sudden malaise with a drop in blood pressure.  Redness of the skin, rash, hives, blood spots on the skin, onset of an acute attack of glaucoma, accommodation disorders, urinary disorders, dry mouth, constipation, lack of coordination of movements, trembling, confusion, drowsiness. Treatment should be stopped immediately, see a doctor and never take medicines containing Pheniramine again.

 

 

Contents in 1 sachet:

Active ingredients: Paracetamol (Paracetamol) – 500 mg, pheniramine maleate (Pheniramine maleate) – 25 mg, ascorbic acid (Ascorbic acid) - 200 mg.

 

Other ingredients:

Acacia, anhydrous citric acid, saccharin sodium, sucrose, natural Antillean aroma.

 

What Fervex looks like:

Granules for oral solution.

 

Storage:

Store at room temperature without direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.