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Panadol Cold and Flu contains:
500 mg paracetamol: Analgesic and antipyretic.
2 mg chlorpheniramine: an antihistamine, helps relieve symptoms of allergies and colds.
30 mg Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride: One of the decongestants, it helps relieve nasal and sinus congestion by narrowing congested blood vessels.
Panadol Cold and Flu is used to treat:
Nasal obstruction and runny nose.
headache.
Relieving body aches.
Fever.
Pain or sinus congestion.
Itchy and watery eyes.
Sneezing.
Panadol Cold and Flu dose for adults and those older than 16 years 1 - 2 capsules every 4 - 6 hours.
You should not take more than 8 capsules in 24 hours.
The drug should not be taken for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor.
Panadol Cold and Flu may cause some side effects, such as:
Nausea.
Sleepiness.
headache.
Difficulty sleeping.
dizziness.
High blood pressure.
Increased heart rate.
Panadol Cold and Flu is not used in case of:
Allergy to drug ingredients.
High blood pressure.
Coronary artery disease.
Severe kidney failure.
Take monoamine oxidase inhibitors in the previous two weeks.
Take drugs containing paracetamol, decongestants or other drugs for the common cold.
A doctor should be consulted before taking Panadol Cold and Flu, especially in the case of:
Mild or moderate kidney failure.
liver failure.
Heart disease or arrhythmia.
High blood pressure.
Hyperthyroidism.
Diabetes mellitus.
Enlarged prostate.
Glaucoma.
Adrenal tumor.
Epilepsy.
Bronchitis.
Asthma.
Take blood pressure medication.
Pseudoephedrine may cause ischemic colitis, causing sudden abdominal pain and rectal bleeding, in which case you should stop taking the medication and consult a doctor immediately.
Panadol Cold and Flu may interact with certain drugs, so care should be taken before taking it with:
Blood pressure drugs.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
hypnotics.
Anxiety medications.
Alcohol.
Panadol Cold and Flu 24 capsules price is 12.30 SAR.
1 - 2 capsules of Panadol Cold and Flu can be taken every 4 - 6 hours, the maximum allowed is 8 capsules per day, and the doctor should be consulted especially in case of high blood pressure to adjust the appropriate dose.
Panadol Cold and Flu contains the active substance chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which may cause drowsiness.