Flucomp
Flucomp: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. In case of impaired renal function
- 12. For violations of liver function
- 13. Drug interactions
- 14. Analogs
- 15. Terms and conditions of storage
- 16. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 17. Reviews
- 18. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Flucomp
ATX code: N02BE51
Active ingredient: paracetamol (paracetamol) + phenylephrine (phenylephrine) + pheniramine (pheniramine)
Producer: Obolenskoe - pharmaceutical company, CJSC (Russia), Pharmproekt, CJSC (Russia), PharmVILAR, NPO (Russia)
Description and photo updated: 2018-23-11
Prices in pharmacies: from 109 rubles.
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Flucomp is a combined drug with analgesic, antipyretic, decongestant and antiallergic action, used in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and other colds, including influenza.
Release form and composition
Dosage form Flucompa - powder for preparation of oral solution (lemon, orange): granular, uniform color; for a dosage of 325 mg + 20 mg + 10 mg - yellow, has a faint characteristic smell of lemon; for a dosage of 650 mg + 20 mg + 10 mg - orange, has a faint characteristic smell of orange (in a cardboard box 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 sachets of 2.5 g each or 5 g for a dosage of 325 mg + 20 mg + 10 mg or 650 mg + 20 mg + 10 mg, respectively).
Active ingredients in 1 sachet of powder:
- paracetamol - 325 or 650 mg;
- pheniramine maleate - 20 mg;
- phenylephrine hydrochloride - 10 mg.
Auxiliary components (for Flucomp containing 325 or 650 mg of paracetamol, respectively): aspartame - 40/80 mg; citric acid - 270/547 mg; dextrin - 317/642 mg; sodium hydrogen citrate - 195/390 mg; sucrose - 1242.5 / 2500 mg; maltodextrin - 50.2 / 100.4 mg; dye (quinoline yellow or sunset) - 0.3 / 0.6 mg; flavoring ("lemon" or "orange") - 30/60 mg.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Flucomp is one of the combined drugs with antipyretic, decongestant, antiallergic and analgesic effects. Helps eliminate cold symptoms, manifested in the form of hyperthermia, chills, headache, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, muscle pain.
Flucomp's action is determined by the properties of the active ingredients:
- paracetamol: has antipyretic and analgesic effects, helps to reduce high fever and reduce the pain syndrome characteristic of colds - sore throat, headache, muscle / joint pain;
- phenylephrine: has a vasoconstrictor property, due to which swelling and hyperemia of the mucous membranes of the paranasal sinuses and upper respiratory tract decreases;
- pheniramine: has antiallergic properties, as a result of its use, exudative manifestations decrease, itching of the eyes, throat and nose, hyperemia and swelling of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity are eliminated.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Flucomp is prescribed for the symptomatic treatment of ARVI (acute respiratory viral infections) and other colds, including flu.
Contraindications
Absolute:
- phenylketonuria;
- glucose-galactose malabsorption, fructose intolerance, sucrase / isomaltase deficiency;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- age up to 12 years;
- individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Relative (Flucomp is prescribed under medical supervision):
- hyperplasia of the prostate;
- deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
- diabetes;
- arterial hypertension;
- severe kidney / liver disease;
- angle-closure glaucoma.
Instructions for the use of Flucomp: method and dosage
Flucomp is taken orally. The drug can be used regardless of the time of day, but the best result is observed when taken at night before bedtime.
Single dose - 1 sachet. Before taking, its contents must be dissolved in 200 ml of hot boiled water. Consume hot. You can add sugar to taste.
You can re-take Flucomp at 4 hour intervals. You can use no more than three sachets per day.
The maximum duration of therapy is 3 days.
Side effects
Possible disorders: anemia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, increased arterial and intraocular pressure, dry mouth, vomiting, nausea, epigastric pain, drowsiness, fatigue, decreased speed of psychomotor reactions, palpitations, increased excitability, dizziness, sleep disturbance, paresis of accommodation, mydriasis, allergic reactions, urinary retention.
With prolonged therapy with high doses, the following adverse reactions may develop: hemolytic anemia, pancytopenia, methemoglobinemia, hepatotoxic / nephrotoxic effects.
Overdose
The main symptoms: anorexia, pallor of the skin, vomiting, nausea, pain in the epigastric region, nephrotoxic and hepatotoxic effects, in severe cases, the development of liver failure, encephalopathy and coma is possible.
Therapy: gastric lavage, intake of activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment; donors of SH-groups and precursors of glutathione synthesis are used (8-9 hours after overdose - methionine, after 12 hours - N-acetylcysteine).
special instructions
Due to the likelihood of developing a hepatotoxic effect while taking Flucomp, ethanol should be discarded.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
During the period of therapy, it is recommended to refrain from driving.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Flucomp is not prescribed during pregnancy / lactation.
Pediatric use
Flucomp therapy is contraindicated in patients under 12 years of age.
With impaired renal function
In severe kidney disease, the drug should be used under medical supervision.
For violations of liver function
In severe liver diseases, Flucomp should be used under medical supervision.
Drug interactions
Possible interactions:
- ethanol: the sedative effect of pheniramine is enhanced;
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors: not compatible with Flucomp;
- rifampicin, barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, zidovudine and other inducers of liver microsomal enzymes: the likelihood of the hepatotoxic effect of paracetamol increases;
- antipsychotic and antiparkinsonian drugs, antidepressants, phenothiazine derivatives: the risk of urinary retention, xerostomia increases;
- sedative drugs, ethanol: their effect is enhanced.
Analogs
The analogues of Flucomp are: TeraFlu, TeraFlu for flu and colds Extra, TeraFlu Extra, Flucomp Extratab.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a place protected from light and moisture at temperatures up to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Flucompe
According to reviews, Flucomp effectively relieves the symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections and colds. They note its low cost in comparison with analogues and a convenient form of release. The disadvantages include the presence of contraindications and the possibility of side effects.
Price for Flucomp in pharmacies
The approximate price for Flucomp (10 sachets) is 310 rubles.
Flucomp: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Flucomp Extratab 50 mg + 250 mg + 210 mg tablets 10 pcs. 109 RUB Buy |
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Flucomp extratab tablets 50mg + 250mg + 210mg 10 pcs. 124 RUB Buy |
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Flucomp powder for preparation of oral solution 650mg + 10mg + 20mg package 5 g 10pcs (Lemon) 301 RUB Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
