Coldrex MaxGrip C, 12 Tab.

Action: Drug combined with analgesic, antipyretic, decongestant and expectorant action. Paracetamol inhibits cyclooxygenaze and reduces prostaglandins synthesis, pain and temperature. Ascorbic acid compensates vitamine C loss that is characteristic for the incipient phases of acute respiratoty infections. Phenylefrin contracts sanguine vessels and reduces congestion (simpatomimetic effect). Terpinhydrate stimulates bronchial secretion and facilitates expectoration. Caffeine increases the analgesic effect of paracetamol. What is it used for? Symptoms of colds, flu, and mild upper respiratory tract infections, influenza. Contraindications and cautions: Hyper sensibility to any of the drug components, severe renal and hepatic affections, arterial hypertension, hyperthyrosis, diabetes, heart diseases. Pregnant women and breast-feeding women should consult their doctor before taking this drug. Side effects: Allergic reaction (cutaneous eruption, angioneurotic edem, rash). Rarely arterial hyper tension (cephalalgia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, palpitations). Interactions: The drug is incompatibile with tricyclic antidepressant (risk of hypertensive thurst) and betablockants.