Frenadol Forte 10 sobres
Indicated for the symptomatic relief of common cold and flu-like processes that occur with fever, mild to moderate pain, nonproductive cough (dry cough, nervous cough) and / or runny nose.
What Frenadol Forte is and what it is used for
Frenadol Forte is an association of paracetamol that reduces fever and relieves pain, chlorphenamine that helps reduce runny nose and dextromethorphan which is an antitussive.
This medicine is indicated for the symptomatic relief of colds and flu that present with mild or moderate pain such as headache, fever, unproductive cough (irritative cough, nervous cough) and runny nose for adults and adolescents from 14 years of age.
You should consult your doctor if it worsens or if symptoms persist after 5 days of treatment in adults or 3 days in adolescents or if the fever persists for more than 3 days.
How to take Frenadol Forte
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The granules in the sachets of Frenadol Forte are for oral administration.
The recommended dose is:
Adults and adolescents from 14 years: 1 every 6 or 8 hours (3 or 4 times a day), as needed. Preferably take 1 sachet before bed. Do not take more than 4 sachets (equivalent to 2.6 g of paracetamol) per day. See section "Warnings and precautions".
Patients with liver failure: 1 out of every 8 hours. Do not take more than 3 sachets (equivalent to 1.95 g of paracetamol) per day. Check with your doctor.
Patients with kidney failure: You cannot take this medicine due to the paracetamol 650 mg dose.
Use in children
This medicine is contraindicated in children under 14 years, due to the dose of its active ingredients.
Always use the lowest dose that is effective.
Start treatment when the first symptoms appear and it will be suspended as they disappear.
If it does not improve or worsens after 5 days of treatment (3 for fever or adolescents) you should consult a doctor.
How to drink:
This medicine is taken orally.
Pour the contents of an envelope into half a glass of water and stir its contents until dissolved. You can add sugar or honey according to your preferences. At night, take preferably before bed.
If you take more Frenadol Forte than you should
Go to a medical center immediately even if there are no symptoms as they often do not manifest until 3 days after ingestion of the overdose, even in case of severe poisoning.