Iniston Mucosidad y Congestión 200 ml

What is it and what is it for
Iniston mucus and congestion is an association of pseudoephedrine and guaifenesin.
Pseudoephedrine acts as a nasal decongestant and guaifenesin is an expectorant that relieves productive cough by reducing phlegm (mucus) and facilitating its expulsion.
It is indicated for adults and children from 7 years of age to relieve productive cough by reducing mucus and phlegm in colds and flu accompanied by nasal congestion.
You should see your doctor if you get worse or if you do not improve after 5 days.

What you need to know before you start taking Iniston mucus and congestion
Do not take Iniston mucus and congestion if:
- If you are allergic to the active substances, to other sympathomimetics such as antihistamine medicines or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6 of the leaflet).
- If you suffer from severe hypertension (high blood pressure) or severe coronary artery disease.
- If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy
- If you are or have been treated with other monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medications in the last 2 weeks. (See section Taking Iniston mucus and congestion with other medications)
- Children under 7 years old.

Warnings and precautions
If after 5 days of treatment you do not improve or you have a cough, or it is accompanied by fever, rash or persistent headache, you should stop treatment and consult your doctor.
If you are going to have surgery, you must stop treatment at least 24 hours before.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Iniston mucus and congestion if you suffer from:
hyperthyroidism
diabetes
cardiovascular disease, mild or moderate hypertension
high eye pressure (glaucoma)
enlarged prostate in men difficulty urinating, urinary obstruction
moderate or severe kidney disease or disorder with reduced function.
If you have a chronic or persistent cough, such as that due to asthma, or when the cough is accompanied by a large secretion of phlegm.

It is recommended not to use it at the same time with other medications for cough or nasal congestion. See “Taking Iniston mucus and congestion with other medicines”.

Sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding may occur when taking Iniston, mucus and congestion due to inflammation of the colon (ischemic colitis). If these gastrointestinal symptoms appear, stop taking Iniston mucus and congestion and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately. See section 4.

With Iniston Mucus and Congestion, blood flow to the optic nerve may be reduced. If you experience sudden vision loss, stop taking Iniston Mucus and Congestion and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately. See section 4 of the prospectus.

Children and adolescents
This medication is contraindicated in children under 7 years of age.

Those over 60 years of age may be especially sensitive to the adverse effects of sympathomimetic amines. The overdose that can occur with these sympathomimetic amines in patients over 60 years of age can cause hallucinations, CNS depression, seizures and death.

Interferences with analytical tests:
If you are having any diagnostic tests performed (including blood tests, urine tests, skin tests using allergens, etc.), tell your doctor that you are taking/using this medication, as it may alter the results.

Taking Iniston mucus and congestion with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
In particular, if you are using any of the following medicines, as it may be necessary to modify the dose of some of them or stop treatment:
Urinary alkalizers (sodium bicarbonate, citrates) as they can cause pseudoephedrine to be eliminated more slowly and increase its effect and toxicity.
Inhalation anesthetics as they can increase the risk of heart problems.
Some medications to lower blood pressure or to promote the elimination of urine (such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, rauwolfia alkaloids such as reserpine, methyldopa, guanethidine) as the effectiveness of these medications may be reduced.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medications including antidepressants such as tranylcypromine, moclobemide, Parkinson's disease medications such as selegiline, anticancer medications such as procarbazine, or anti-infectives such as linezolid: as these may increase the effects of pseudoephedrine, causing serious increases in blood pressure. blood pressure, very high fever and headache. Coadministration of these medications should be avoided, even within 15 days after stopping treatment with MAOIs.
Nervous system stimulants (amphetamines, xanthines) as they may cause nervousness, irritability, insomnia or possibly seizures or altered heart rhythm (arrhythmias)
Digitalis glycosides (used for the heart) as they can cause alterations in the heart rhythm.
Thyroid hormones (used for thyroid diseases) since the effects of both hormones and pseudoephedrine may be increased.
Levodopa (used to treat Parkinson's) as it can increase the heart rate (arrhythmias).
Nitrates (used to treat angina) since the effects of nitrates may be reduced.
Cocaine, which in addition to stimulating the nervous system, its use together with pseudoephedrine can increase the effects on the heart.
Other medications belonging to the pseudrephedrine group (sympathomimetic medications), since they can enhance its effects.
Guaifenesin should not be combined with cough suppressant medications as it may increase side effects.

Taking Iniston mucus and congestion with food and drinks
Do not take with bitter orange juice because it can cause a hypertensive crisis.

Pregnancy and lactation
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. The consumption of medications during pregnancy can be dangerous for the embryo or fetus, and should be monitored by your doctor.
This medication is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Pseudoephedrine is excreted in breast milk, so this medication should not be used during breast-feeding.

Driving and using machines
If you experience dizziness or vertigo during treatment with this medicine, you should not drive.

Iniston mucus and congestion contains sucrose
This medicine contains sucrose. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Patients with diabetes mellitus should take into account that this medicine contains 3 g of sucrose per 5ml dose.

Iniston mucus and congestion contains tartrazine (E-102) and orange yellow S (E-110)
This medicine may cause allergic reactions because it contains tartrazine (E-102) and yellow-orange S (E-110). It can cause asthma, especially in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid.

Iniston mucus and congestion contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-216)
It may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) because it contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-216).

Athletes are informed that this medication contains a component that can establish a control analytical result as positive.

How to take Inistón Mucus and Congestion
Exactly follow the medication administration instructions contained in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The recommended dose is:
- Children between 7 and 12 years (approximate weight between 21.5 kg and 43 kg): take 5 ml every 8 hours, 3 times a day
- Children between 2 and 6 years (approximate weight between 10 kg and 21.5 kg): they cannot take this medicine, it is contraindicated.

How to drink
This medication is taken by mouth.
Use the graduated spoon to measure the exact dose. Wash the spoon after each feeding.
It is recommended to drink a glass of water after each dose, take the medication with meals and drink plenty of water during treatment.
Do not take with bitter orange juice because it can cause a hypertensive crisis.
Taking this medication with food or drink does not affect its effectiveness.
If the medication is taken at night, it should be taken a few hours before bedtime to reduce the possibility of insomnia in patients with sleeping difficulties.
You should consult your doctor if they worsen, if symptoms persist for more than 5 days of treatment or if they are accompanied by a high fever.


LEAFLET