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Indications/Uses
Provides relief from the multiple symptoms of flu such as fever, body pain, colds and cough (from post-nasal drip).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adults and Children 12 years and older: Orally (by mouth), 1 tablet/capsule every 6 hours, or as recommended by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose, just take the next dose if still needed for the condition being treated, and the subsequent doses at the recommended time or schedule (i.e., every 6 hours).
Do not double the dose.
Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose, just take the next dose if still needed for the condition being treated, and the subsequent doses at the recommended time or schedule (i.e., every 6 hours).
Do not double the dose.
Overdosage
Signs and Symptoms: Phenylephrine HCl: Increased blood pressure, headache, seizures, palpitation, sensation of tingling, pricking or numbness of the skin (paresthesia), vomiting, and bleeding from a ruptured blood vessel in the brain (cerebral hemorrhage).
Paracetamol: Overdosage of Paracetamol usually involves 4 phases with the following signs and symptoms: Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and excessive sweating.
Right upper abdominal pain or tenderness, liver enlargement which may be characterized by abdominal discomfort of "feeling full", elevated bilirubin and liver enzyme concentrations, prolongation of prothrombin time, and occasionally decreased urine output.
Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, and malaise recur and signs of liver (e.g., jaundice) and possibly kidney failure.
Recovery or progression to fatal complete liver failure.
Paracetamol: Overdosage of Paracetamol usually involves 4 phases with the following signs and symptoms: Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, malaise, and excessive sweating.
Right upper abdominal pain or tenderness, liver enlargement which may be characterized by abdominal discomfort of "feeling full", elevated bilirubin and liver enzyme concentrations, prolongation of prothrombin time, and occasionally decreased urine output.
Eating disorder, nausea, vomiting, and malaise recur and signs of liver (e.g., jaundice) and possibly kidney failure.
Recovery or progression to fatal complete liver failure.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: May be given w/ food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Contraindications
If the patient is allergic to any ingredient in the product.
If the patient has a history or is suffering from stomach ulcers, bleeding or other stomach problems.
If the patient has high blood pressure or severe heart disease unless recommended by a doctor.
If the patient has anemia, kidney or liver disease unless recommended by a doctor.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
If the patient has a history or is suffering from stomach ulcers, bleeding or other stomach problems.
If the patient has high blood pressure or severe heart disease unless recommended by a doctor.
If the patient has anemia, kidney or liver disease unless recommended by a doctor.
If the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Special Precautions
Liver Warning: Bioflu contains Paracetamol. Severe liver damage may occur if: A child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount of Paracetamol; An adult takes more than 4 g of Paracetamol in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; Taken with other medicines containing Paracetamol (or Acetaminophen); An adult has 3 or more alcoholic drinks everyday while using these products. The risk of heart attack or stroke may increase if used more than directed or for longer than directed. Do not use with any other medicine containing Paracetamol, Phenylephrine or Ibuprofen (prescription or nonprescription). If the patient is not sure whether a medicine contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine or Ibuprofen, ask a doctor. May cause drowsiness; patients should observe caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: Hives, (elevated, whitish or reddish patches on the skin with severe itching or pricking sensations); shock (anaphylactic), a hypersensitivity reaction resulting in generalized skin lesions and itchiness, followed by low blood pressure and often accompanied by difficulty in breathing; facial swelling; skin reddening; skin rash and skin blisters; asthma (wheezing). If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Allergy Alert: Ibuprofen may cause a severe allergic reaction, especially in people allergic to aspirin. Symptoms may include: Hives, (elevated, whitish or reddish patches on the skin with severe itching or pricking sensations); shock (anaphylactic), a hypersensitivity reaction resulting in generalized skin lesions and itchiness, followed by low blood pressure and often accompanied by difficulty in breathing; facial swelling; skin reddening; skin rash and skin blisters; asthma (wheezing). If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Contraindicated if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
Adverse Reactions
Phenylephrine HCl may cause muscle shaking (tremor), restlessness, feeling of uneasiness (anxiety), insomnia/sleeplessness, nervousness, dizziness, increased blood pressure, palpitation, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), weakness, noisy and congested breathing (respiratory distress), and pallor.
Paracetamol, when taken within the recommended dose and duration of treatment, has low incidence of side effects. Skin rashes, hypersensitivity reactions, changes in the number of white blood cells and platelets, and minor stomach and intestinal disturbances have been reported.
Paracetamol, when taken within the recommended dose and duration of treatment, has low incidence of side effects. Skin rashes, hypersensitivity reactions, changes in the number of white blood cells and platelets, and minor stomach and intestinal disturbances have been reported.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Action
This medicine contains Phenylephrine HCl and Paracetamol.
MedsGo Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
Features
Brand
Bioflu Non Drowsy
Full Details
Dosage Strength
10 mg / 200 mg
Drug Ingredients
- Ibuprofen
- Phenylephrine Hcl
Drug Packaging
Capsule 1's
Generic Name
Ibuprofen / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Capsule
Registration Number
DR-XY45182
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)