Antigrippin. Instructions for use, indications and contraindications

The combined preparation "Antigrippin" includes: paracetamol, which has antipyretic and analgesic effect; Ascorbic acid, which increases the resistance of the organism, which has an antioxidant effect and normalizes the permeability of capillaries; Chlorphenamine, with antiallergic effect. It facilitates the condition of the upper respiratory tract, removing the swelling of the mucous membrane, it is released in the form of a powder, which happens with the taste of cranberries, strawberries, blackberries and other varied tastes.

"Antigrippin", the instruction for which recommends its use in cases of acute respiratory viral infection, influenza and acute rhinitis, before dissolving a drug tablet in a glass of warm water. The maximum daily intake is three tablets "Antigrippina".

Recommended dosage, in case the doctor does not prescribe otherwise:

Adults and children who have reached 10-15 years of age two or three times a day for one tablet; Children, starting from 5-10 years of age, once or twice a day, one tablet; Children up to the age of five are usually prescribed to take the drug twice a day for half the tablet.

Antigrippin. Contraindications

Caution should be taken when taking the drug in the following cases: a child's age before reaching the age of 15 (children's powder forms are recommended); elderly age; Lactation period; pregnancy; alcoholism; Liver damage (alcoholic); Viral hepatitis; Benign hyperbilirubinemia (including Gilbert's syndrome); Malignant diseases progressing; Sickle-cell anemia; Sideroblastic anemia; leukemia; Polycythemia; Thalassemia; Hemochromatosis; Hepatic and renal insufficiency; Hyperoxalaturgy; Hypertrophy of the prostate; Angle-closure glaucoma; Increased sensitivity to the components of the drug "Antigrippin". The instruction for use warns of side effects occurring in isolated cases, expressed as follows:

• Hematopoietic system - anemia;
• Endocrine system - hypoglycemia (possible development of coma);
• Gastrointestinal tract - epigastric pain, nausea;
• The central nervous system is a headache with a sense of fatigue.

If you have chosen to treat "Antigrippin", the instructions for use warn that in case of an overdose during the first 24 hours, the following symptoms may appear:

• Lowering the body's resistance;
• tachycardia;
• drowsiness;
• In the blood increases bilirubin ;
• Pain in the epigastric region ;
• Vomiting;
• nausea;
• pallor;
• Exacerbated chronic diseases.

Measures taken:

In the case of an overdose, which is caused by the drug "Antigrippin", the instruction for use recommends immediately rinsing the stomach, inducing vomiting by artificial means, conducting symptomatic therapy, prescribing adsorbents. You must get a doctor's consultation without fail.

In the case of the need for simultaneous administration of "Antigrippin" and other medicines, first of all, it is necessary to receive the appointment of the attending physician. It is not recommended to take this drug with rifampicin, anticonvulsant drugs, barbiturates, hepatotoxic drugs, GCS, anticoagulants, ethanol (alcohol).

In the case of concurrent administration with metoclopramide, a marked increase in the absorption of the active components of the product is often observed.

The development of small hypoprothrombinemia is possible with the reception of "Antigrippin" with indirect anticoagulants derived from coumarin.

This article is provided solely for reviewing the preparation "Antigrippin Powder". The instruction warns - consultation of the doctor before application of a medicine is necessary.