Country: South Africa
Language: English
Source: South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)
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INDICATIONS [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] CONTRA-INDICATIONS [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] DOSAGE [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] SIDE-EFFECTS [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] PREGNANCY [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] OVERDOSE [/za_1098.html#1] IDENTIFICATION [/za_1098.html#1] [/za_1098.html#1] PATIENT INFORMATION FLUTEX COLD AND FLU CAPSULES WITH VITAMIN “C” SCHEDULING STATUS: S2 PROPRIETARY NAME (and dosage form): FLUTEX COLD AND FLU CAPSULES WITH VITAMIN “C” COMPOSITION: Each capsule contains: PARACETAMOL 100 mg CAFFEINE anhydrous 30 mg SALICYLAMIDE 75 mg ASCORBIC ACID 50 mg CHLORPHENIRAMINE Maleate 2 mg PHENYLEPHRINE Hydrochloride 2 mg PRESERVATIVE: Sodium Benzoate 0,011% m/m PHARMACOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION: A 5.8 Preparations for the common cold, including nasal decongestants and antihistaminics. PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION: Flutex capsules have analgesic, antipyretic, antihistaminic and decongestant properties. INDICATIONS: Flutex capsules are indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with colds and influenza such as nasal congestion, headache, minor aches and pains. CONTRA-INDICATIONS: Flutex capsules are contra-indicated in persons with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism and hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. It is also contra-indicated in pregnancy and in persons being treated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping such treatment. Severe liver function impairment. WARNINGS: Dosage in excess of those recommended may cause severe liver damage. Do not use continuously for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor. Patients suffer Read the complete document