Acetaminophen (paracetamol) + Triprolidine HCl + Phenylephrine HCl

Indications

Acetaminophen (paracetamol) + Triprolidine HCl + Phenylephrine HCl is used for: Fever with common cold, nasal congestion and allergic rhinitis

Adult Dose

Oral Adult Tablet 1 tablet 6 hourly

Child Dose

Oral Child > 12 years: 1 tablet 6 hourly Child 6-11 years: 1/2 tablet 6 hourly

Renal Dose

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity

Precautions

Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Severe constipation,intestinal obstruction, anuria. Glaucoma, asthma or COPD, hypertension, heart disease, coronary artery disease, or a thyroid disorder.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Acetaminophen (paracetamol) + Triprolidine HCl + Phenylephrine HCl : Serious side effect such as: fast or uneven heart rate; mood changes; tremor, seizure (convulsions); easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; urinating less than usual or not at all; feeling short of breath; or dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, chest pain, uneven heartbeats, seizure). Less serious side effects may include: dizziness, drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; constipation; blurred vision; or feeling nervous or restless.

Mechanism of Action

Paracetamol exhibits analgesic action by peripheral blockage of pain impulse generation. It produces antipyresis by inhibiting the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Its weak anti-inflammatory activity is related to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS. Triprolidine blocks the action of endogenous histamine by binding to H1 receptor. It is useful for the prevention and suppression of the signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis and other upper resp allergies. Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic with mainly direct effects on alpha-adrenergic receptors and weak beta-adrenergic activity. It causes vasoconstriction of the arterioles of the nasal mucosa and conjunctiva; activates the dilator muscle of the pupil to cause contraction; produces vasoconstriction of arterioles in the body and produces systemic arterial vasoconstriction.