One of the most effective combination medications that can help combat virtually all symptoms of a cold or flu is Fervex. Manufactured in France, recently was largely replaced by its Russian counterpart, Anvimax, but despite this, Ferwex is still very popular among the diseased.
It is used mainly as a symptomatic therapy for all respiratory diseases, since it is highly effective. However, it should be used very carefully, so it is advisable to study the paper insert instruction very carefully before use, or simply read this article.
Composition, release form and pharmacological action
In Russia Ferveks sold as a powder. Previously, tablets were also sold, but they did not acquire relevance.
Such powder in separate bags for a single portion is on sale. Each such laminated bag contains 4.95 grams of active ingredients. Very often they are flavored with lemon, vanilla or raspberry to improve the taste.
The active ingredients in the composition per dose are 500 mg of paracetamol, 200 mg of ascorbic acid, and 25 mg of pheniramine maleate. Citric acid, sucrose, acacia gum, sodium saccharinate and the preferred flavor are also used as auxiliary elements.
Ferveks one of the most effective drugs that can reduce all the symptoms of any acute respiratory disease. A high content of paracetamol has a very strong effect on the center of thermoregulation, so the tool is able to greatly reduce even very high temperatures, and with it to numb the body.
Severe headache along with temperature are fairly common symptoms of acute respiratory infections or flu, so only one active ingredient can cope with two problems at once.
However, in Fervex there is another active substance - ascorbic acid. It effectively strengthens the immune system, which helps the body not only reduce the symptoms of the disease, but also generally strengthen the body and prevent the possible development of complications.
Vitamin C also helps carbohydrate metabolism and increases the possibility of tissue regeneration.
Contained in small quantities, in contrast to other active agents, pheniramine is able to block histamine receptors, which helps to reduce the symptoms of nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing and tearing.
As you can see, the composition of the drug is chosen precisely to suppress all the unpleasant symptoms that can cause the disease. Fervex effectively suppresses the disease, which helps a person to feel much better in a relatively short time.
Indications for use
Fervex is prescribed to those who have rhinopharyngitis, that is, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity and pharynx. He easily copes with all these problems.
It is also effective for treating the whole range of symptoms of colds, acute respiratory viral infections and flu, which are usually accompanied by sore throat, aching joints, chills, fever, runny nose and headaches.
Instructions for use Ferveksa
The preparation Ferveks is on sale in the form of powder which is intended for dissolution in warm water. A glass of water is intended for one sachet; therefore, it is necessary to dissolve it before using the medicine.
The maximum dose per day is three single portions. You can not use the drug less than 4 hours before the previous one, so that overdose does not occur with active substances. Drink a portion of the drug is desirable in the intervals between meals, so that there is no interaction with food, because then dramatically reduced efficiency.
If you decide to take Fervex without first consulting with your doctor, then remember that paracetamol contained in the powder has a negative effect on the liver, up to its defeat, therefore the drug should not be taken as an analgesic for more than five days. As a febrifuge, Ferwex loses its strength, causing damage to the body after the third day of use.
Instructions for receiving baby Ferveksa
Especially for children, the company Ferveks produces a special powder that is designed specifically for children. The active ingredients are the same in them, and the action is to get rid of the symptoms of infectious diseases of a viral or bacterial nature.
Before using child Ferveksa, make sure that the child is allowed to use this drug. Its reception is not recommended until the age of 6 years, although quite often doctors can prescribe it from the age of 3. Also, grounds for refusing powder are liver diseases, glaucoma and individual intolerance to active substances.
The drug itself for use is calculated depending on the body weight of the child, namely, how much mg of paracetamol it can bear. According to calculations for the safe use of 1 kg of weight should not be consumed more than 10-15 mg. That is why the minimum weight of the child should not be less than 19 kg.
To use the powder, it should be dissolved in warm water that is comfortable for the child. Do not abuse boiling water. The amount of water in the glass should not be less than 50 ml per serving.
- At the age of 6 to 10 years, only two sachets per day are used as standard. The break between them must be at least 4 hours;
- From 10 to 12 years, the number of single servings with urgent need can be increased to 3;
- In the period from 12 to 15 years, the number of bags increases to 4.
After the age of 15 years, preference should be given to the already adult form of this medicine, since the amount of active substances in the children's Fervex is much less than in the adult.
Use of Ferveksa during pregnancy and immediately after delivery
The use of Ferveksa completely prohibited in the 1 and 3 trimesters of pregnancy. However, in the second trimester its use is allowed in small quantities. Reception is possible only with permission and under the close supervision of a physician, since paracetamol can harm the fetus.
During lactation, this powder should also be completely excluded from medication.
Contraindications, side effects of the drug and overdose
Because of the paracetamol contained in Ferwex, it is absolutely contraindicated in patients suffering from the following diseases.
- renal failure;
- portal hypertension;
- chronic alcoholism;
- erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, especially if they are from the acute stage;
- deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
Also a weighty reason for refusing medication is the individual intolerance of any substance contained in the composition.
With very large limitations, the medication should be taken by the elderly, as well as those who have liver failure, viral or alcoholic hepatitis, prostatic hyperplasia.
If we talk about the side effects of the drug, it should be noted that it can cause nausea or pain in the epigastric region. Allergies or dry mouth are also frequent reactions. During the period of taking the drug, you should carefully consider your genitourinary system, because sometimes there may be some violations.
With long-term use possible violations in the functioning of the kidneys and liver.
In addition, the drug causes drowsiness and constant fatigue.
However, if an overdose of the drug occurred, then paracetamol shows itself in all its glory. Its negative effects include nausea, vomiting, pallor of the skin, as well as hepatonecrosis.
An adult is so toxic effect causes ingestion of not less than 10 g of the drug, since the paracetamol contained in it causes an increase in prothrombin time and increases the activity of hepatic transaminase. Already after the first day you can see that the liver begins to be affected, although such a rapid development of liver failure is very rare.
In case of overdose, the stomach should be flushed in the first 6 hours after taking the medicine, and then after 8-9 hours, donators of SH-groups and precursors of glutathione synthesis should be introduced. N-acetylcysteine is administered only 12 hours after poisoning.
As soon as adverse symptoms occur, you should immediately stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor. During this period, gastric lavage, administration of etherosorbents, methionine and administration of acetylcysteine are recommended.
Interaction Ferveksa with other drugs and special instructions
Pheniramine, which is in solution, interacts well with antihistamines, greatly enhancing all sedative functions. However, it is not recommended to use Ferwex with antidepressants, drugs containing phenothiazine and those that help to treat Parkinson's, because symptoms such as urinary retention, dry throat and constipation appear as side effects.
Joint administration of the drug with glucosteroids repeatedly increases the chances of developing glaucoma.
Using it with ethanol can lead to acute pancreatitis, and in combination with inducers of microsomal oxidation, intoxication is manifested in the liver, even with a very small amount of the drug. However, microsomal oxidation inhibitors in combination with Fervex can help reduce the risk of liver damage.
Moreover, Ferwex completely suppresses the action of all drugs that have a uricosuric effect.
In no case can it be combined with alcohol, since the risk of liver damage in such people is enormous. Also use the drug with caution should be patients with diabetes, because it contains a large amount of sugar. Although at the moment sold powder, which is made completely without it.
The use of Ferveksa also undesirable in conjunction with other drugs containing paracetamol, since there is a likelihood of overdose.
The price of the drug and its analogues
In general, prices for Fervex fluctuate between 210 and 350 rubles, depending on the network of pharmacies. In some places you can buy one-time bags, and not a whole pack. Price for the package will be about 35 rubles.
As analogues of this drug can be called Animaks, Maksikold, Antigrippin and Tsitovir-3.
Reviews
Fervex is quite effective. It quickly helps to reduce the temperature, but there are quite a lot of similar products with paracetamol, so you can pick up something cheaper for the price, without losing any quality.
Valeria, 32 years old, Moscow
I use Fervex for a long time, because it helps to get rid of all the initial symptoms of both cold and flu. However, it is very tasty, so even children can easily drink this solution. He helps too very quickly. Just remember that the drug only removes the symptoms, but does not cure the disease itself.
Vladimir, 41 years old, Sochi
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