Couldina Instant With Paracetamol 20 Effervescent Sachets
Action and mechanism
- Combination of an [ANALGESIC] [ANTIPIRETIC], a [HISTAMINERGIC ANTAGONIST (H-1)] and a [NASO/FARINGEAL DECONGESTIONANT]. Paracetamol exerts analgesic and antipyretic effects probably due to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis at the central level. Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic agonist, which causes vasoconstriction, reducing nasal congestion. Finally, chlorphenamine antagonises H1 and cholinergic receptors, eliminating catarrhal symptoms such as sneezing, whining and runny nose.
Indications
- COMMON COLD]. Symptomatic treatment of catarrhal processes and [FLU] with fever, moderate pain, headache, lacrimation, nasal congestion and rhinorrhoea.
Posology
- Adults, oral: 1 sachet/6-8 hours.
- Children, oral:
* Children 16 years and older: 1 sachet/6-8 hours.
* Children under 16 years of age: The safety and efficacy of this medicine have not been evaluated.