GRIPOMED CP 10 tablets

WHAT GRIPOMED CP AND WHAT IT IS USED?
GRIPOMED CP is a combination product that contains acetaminophen, chlorphenamine and pseudoephedrine.
Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (decreasing temperature) action. Pseudoephedrine reduces the swelling of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and helps to breathe more easily. Chlorphenamine antihistamine is used for the relief of allergic symptoms in the respiratory tract, such as fever, swelling of the nasal mucosa, redness and / or sensitivity of the eyes.
GRIPOMED CP is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with influenza and colds, such as:
- Cough,
- stuffy nose,
- Rhinitis
- Sneezing,
- Temperature
- Mild to severe pain of various origins.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE GRIPOMED CP
Do not take Gripomed CP:
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, chlorphenamine or any of the other ingredients of Gripomed CP.
- If you are taking MAO inhibitors.
- If you are taking or have taken MAOIs in the last two weeks.
- If you suffer from diabetes, severe kidney or liver disease.

Take special care with Gripomed CP, if you have:
Kidney, lung or liver disease Prior anemia have severe heart disease, asthma Branhialna
Glaucoma (increased eye pressure) Increased thyroid gland Hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus
Avoid concurrent administration of CP Gripomed with other paracetamol-containing products, since this may lead to an overdose of paracetamol.
If you are taking antihypertensive medications (to lower high blood pressure) and / or antidepressants should consult the appropriate specialist.
Gripomed use of CP in children under 12 years should be done only under medical supervision.
During treatment with Gripomed CP should avoid alcohol because vigilance may decrease.
Consultation with a physician is imperative if the fever lasts more than three days, and other symptoms - more than five days.
Do not exceed the recommended maximum daily dose or as prescribed by your doctor.

Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. It is particularly important to tell your doctor if you take:
Sedatives, affecting the central nervous system Cholestyramine
Metoclopramide (used to treat migraine) Domperidone (used to treat nausea and vomiting) Antidepressants
• Anticoagulants - used to thin the blood (eg. Warfarin)
• anticonvulsants (e.g., Phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine) -Use for the treatment of epileptic seizures or convulsions
• Medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness or relax your muscles
• sympathomimetic agents such as decongestants, appetite suppressants and psychostimulants such as amphetamines
It is important to tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Taking Gripomed CP with food and drink
Never drink alcohol while on treatment with Gripomed CP. When you receive large amounts of alcohol increases the likelihood of adverse reactions caused by paracetamol.

Pregnancy and lactation
If you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any drug, including Gripomed CP. Gripomed CP should not be used during pregnancy.

If you are taking this medicine and breast-feed should discuss this with your doctor. You should not take Gripomed CP if you are breastfeeding.
Driving and using machines
Gripomed CP can lead to fatigue, drowsiness and dizziness. Therefore, driving and operating machinery should be with caution.

3. HOW TO TAKE GRIPOMED CP?
Your doctor will tell you how Gripomed CP to take and when to do it.
The number of doses that will take each day, the time between doses and duration of administration of the drug depends on the health issues around which drug taking. Consult your doctor for more information. Always follow your doctor's instructions. Dosing should be noted on the packaging. If you are unsure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Mature
The recommended dose is 1 -2 tablets for 6 hours if necessary to a maximum of 6 tablets per day.
Adolescents (12 years old)
The recommended dose is one tablet 6 hours if necessary to a maximum of 6 tablets per day.
Children 6-11 years old
The recommended dose is 1 tablet for 6 hours without exceeding the dose of 3 tablets per day.
Children under 6 years of age is not recommended.
Elderly:
Recommended dose reduction.
Hepatic and renal insufficiency
It is necessary to reduce the total daily dose.

If you take more dose Gripomed CP
An overdose of this medicine is very dangerous. In case of overdose, immediately seek medical advice, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage. If you or someone else has taken more tablets than you should, immediately go to the emergency department of the nearest hospital. Do not forget to pick up any remaining tablets and the carton with you.

If you forget to take Gripomed CP
If you forget to take a dose, skip and pick up next time.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines Gripomed CP can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
At therapeutic doses, paracetamol generally well tolerated. In rare cases may cause allergic reactions such as rash and itching. Very rarely prolonged intake of high doses may experience various changes in blood count.
Side effects caused by pseudoephedrine hydrochloride are very rare. Have been reported sleep disturbances, seeing or hearing things that are not there (hallucinations), allergic reactions and urinary retention.
Hlorfenaminoviyat maleate may cause drowsiness, allergic reactions, blurred vision, urinary retention, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, lack of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, hepatitis, hemolytic anemia (reduced the number of red blood cells which can lead to pallor or yellowing of the skin, weakness and dyspnea).
If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. The doctor has more information about your medicine and will decide which is best for you.

5. HOW TO STORE GRIPOMED CP
Keep at temperatures below 25 ° C. Store in the original container to protect from light and moisture.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use Gripomed after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister each tablet. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What GRIPOMED CP?
The active ingredients are acetaminophen, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and maleate hlorfenaminov.
One tablet Gripomed CP contains 325 mg paracetamol, 15 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 1 mg hlorfenaminov maleate.
- The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, powdered cellulose, magnesium stearate.