Grippostad C, 24 capsules

If you have a cold: Grippostad C

Whether fever, runny nose, dry cough, sneezing, runny nose, cough, headache and aching limbs: Grippostad C with a 2+2 active formula relieves cold symptoms and strengthens the immune system.

Viruses cannot be fought directly, so the treatment is: alleviate symptoms and strengthen the immune system.

The 4 active ingredients

Are optimally coordinated and do not make you tired. So you are fit during the day. Take Grippostad C at the first sign of a cold.

Paracetamol improves headaches and body aches and reduces fever.

Chlorphenamine causes the nasal mucosa to decongest - this improves breathing. The dry cough is relieved and mucus secretion is curbed.

Caffeine supports the effects of paracetamol in terms of pain relief. So less paracetamol has to be used, which benefits the body.

Ascorbic acid strengthens the immune system.

The new package size with 24 capsules is adapted to the optimal treatment time of 4 days.

In case of pain or fever, do not use longer than specified in the leaflet without medical advice!

If you have a cold or a stuffy nose, nasic makes it easier for you to breathe. In addition to a decongestant drug, the nasal spray also contains the healing agent dexpanthenol. This supports the healing of the mucous membrane damaged by the cold. Please note that decongestant nasal sprays should only be used for short periods.

Grippostad® C hard capsules for rapid relief of common cold symptoms such as dry cough, runny nose, headache and body aches and fever with colds with the plus of vitamin C for the immune system

• Fast, strong and well tolerated
• Relieves dry coughs, headaches and body aches, colds and fever
• Unique combination of 4 active ingredients with vitamin C for the immune system
• Easy to swallow hard capsules
• Also suitable for high blood pressure, diabetes (without renal insufficiency) and asthma (except for analgesic asthma).

active ingredients

• 200 mg paracetamol
• 150 mg ascorbic acid
• 2.5 mg chlorphenamine hydrogen maleate
• 25 mg of caffeine

excipients

• quinoline yellow
• quinoline yellow
• glycerol tristearate
• gelatin
• lactose-1 water
• erythrosine
• titanium dioxide

GRIPPOSTAD® C - FAST COLD SYMPTOM RELIEF WITH THE NO. 1 AMONG COLD REMEDIES 1

Colds are mostly respiratory viral infections that can affect the whole body. Many people with a cold suffer from a cold, headache and body aches, cough and fever at the same time. All these cold symptoms together can be combated with a combination preparation.

Grippostad® C capsules are Germany's most commonly used cold medicine for colds and flu-like infections. The unique active ingredient combination of paracetamol, chlorphenamine and caffeine quickly relieves common cold symptoms such as dry cough, cold fever, headache and body aches and colds - and also contains vitamin C to support the immune system.

PRODUCT PROFILE

• Fast and strong for dry coughs, headaches and body aches, colds and fever
• Unique combination of 4 active ingredients with vitamin C for the immune system
• Proven, easy to swallow hard capsules

HOW THE 4 INGREDIENTS COMBINATION WORKS:

Paracetamol helps relieve headaches and body aches and reduce fever.

Chlorphenamine helps reduce nasal mucus production, making it easier to breathe. At the same time, it relieves the dry cough and inhibits excessive mucus secretion.

Caffeine enhances the effect of paracetamol and has an invigorating effect.

Vitamin C supports the immune system.

CLEVER COMBINATION AND WELL TOLERATED
Grippostad® is well tolerated. The dosage of the active ingredients in Grippostad® C is adjusted in such a way that a maximum of effect is achieved with a minimum of active ingredients.

APPLICATION RECOMMENDATION:

Children from 12 years and adults can take two Grippostad® C capsules three times a day. It should be taken with some liquid, for example a glass of water.

- Colds and flu-like infections with the simultaneous occurrence of a dry cough, runny nose and headaches and body aches
- Fever
Consult your doctor if additional or unclear symptoms occur.

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Type of application?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
You should not use the drug for more than 3-4 days without medical advice.

overdose?
Because the medicine is made up of different active ingredients, a variety of overdose symptoms can occur, including nausea, vomiting and drowsiness. Progressive liver damage can occur on the 2nd day and hepatic coma on the 3rd day. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Dosage:

Forgot to take?
Continue taking it as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

In general, pay attention to a conscientious dosage, especially for babies, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.

A dosage prescribed by the doctor may deviate from the information on the package leaflet. Therefore, since the doctor adjusts them individually, you should use the medicine according to his instructions.

GOOD TO KNOW:

• Grippostad® C capsules are also suitable for asthmatics. The only exception is asthma that is triggered by drugs (especially painkillers).
• Diabetics and patients with high blood pressure can also take the drug as long as they have healthy kidney function.
• Grippostad® C capsules are known for their rapid effect and good tolerability. After all, 95.3% of patients would use them again.**
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you must not take Grippostad® C.

FREQUENT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Against which complaints does Grippostad® C help?
Grippostad® C capsules can always help when the common cold symptoms headache and body aches, runny nose, fever and dry cough occur together.

Which active ingredients are contained in Grippostad® C capsules?
The capsules contain 200 milligrams of paracetamol, 2.5 milligrams of chlorphenamine maleate, 25 milligrams of caffeine and 150 milligrams of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

How does Grippostad® C work?
Paracetamol is a painkiller that is effective against headaches and body aches as well as against fever. Caffeine enhances the effects of paracetamol, allowing for a lower dose of painkillers. Chlorphenamine maleate as a decongestant opens the stuffy nose, makes breathing easier. Vitamin C supports the body's defenses.

Why does Grippostad® C contain caffeine?
Caffeine increases the pain-relieving effect of paracetamol. This makes it possible to use a lower dose of paracetamol than, for example, in painkillers.

Is Grippostad® C hot drink also suitable for pre-existing conditions?
Yes, Grippostad® C can be taken by asthmatics, diabetics and those with high blood pressure *.

How to take Grippostad® C capsules?
Adults and children over 12 years old take two capsules three times a day with a glass of water.

What speaks against an application?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Ulcers in the digestive tract
- Constriction in the digestive tract, at the transition from the stomach to the small intestine
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Bladder neck constriction - Impaired kidney
function
- Oxalate-containing kidney stones - Impaired
liver function
- Gilbert- Syndrome (Meulengracht's disease)
- Iron storage disease, such as:
  - Thalassemia
  - Hemochromatosis (iron overload)
  - Sideroachrestic anemia
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Alcohol abuse
- Anxiety
- Hyperthyroidism

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and lactation?
- Pregnancy: According to current knowledge, the drug should not be used.
- Breast-feeding: According to current knowledge, it is not recommended to use it. You may be to consider a weaning.

If you have been prescribed the drug despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit can be higher than the risk that the use entails in the event of a contraindication.

What adverse effects may occur?

- dry mouth
- hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as:
  - reddening of the skin
  - hives If

you notice any changes in your condition during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information at this point, side effects are primarily taken into account that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.

Storage

The medicinal product must be stored away from heat.

What should you consider?
- The ability to react can also be impaired when used as intended, especially in higher doses or in combination with alcohol. Be particularly careful when driving or using machines (including household ones) that could injure you.
- The habitual use of painkillers can lead to permanent kidney damage. If several painkillers are combined, or if one painkiller contains several active ingredients, the risk increases.
- Attention: Regular or high alcohol consumption can lead to life-threatening conditions due to possible liver damage if the drug is also used.
- Be careful if you are allergic to painkillers!
- Be careful if you are allergic to ascorbic acid (vitamin C)!
- Be careful if you are allergic to dyes (e.g. quinoline yellow with the E number E 104)!
- Beware of intolerance to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should consider the sugar content.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.

How do the ingredients of the drug work?

The combination of the various active ingredients achieves several effects: Paracetamol works against body aches and reduces fever. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) supports the body's own defences. Chlorphenamine has a decongestant effect on the nasal mucosa, but it also makes you tired. Caffeine counteracts unwanted tiredness and at the same time increases the pain and fever-reducing effect of paracetamol.

Can children also take Grippostad® C capsules?
The capsules are suitable for children aged 12 and over.

1 lt. IMS Pharmatrend, Paragraph 10/2019 2 Pharmacy-based, non-comparative application observation with 506 completed patient diaries in the period 02 to 07/2014.
2 95.3% of patients would use Grippostad ® again. Source: Hassel I., Giesel A., AWB with 108 participating pharmacies and 492 evaluated patient diaries, July 2014. data on file.
* Except analgesic asthma and diabetics with renal insufficiency
** Source: Hassel I., Giesel A., AWB with 108 participating pharmacies and 492 evaluated patient diaries, July 2014. Data on file.

Composition:
Paracetamol, ascorbic acid (Vit. C), caffeine and chlorphenamine maleate, gelatin, glycerol tristearate, lactose monohydrate, quinoline yellow (E104), erythrosine (E127), titanium dioxide (E171

What is included in medicines?

Mandatory text:
Grippostad® C hard capsules
Active ingredients: paracetamol, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), caffeine, chlorphenamine maleate.
For the symptomatic treatment of symptoms that occur together, such as headaches and body aches, runny nose and dry cough in the context of a simple cold in adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. If you have a fever or high body temperature, Grippostad® C has an antipyretic effect. Due to the fixed combination of the active ingredients in Grippostad® C, no individual dose adjustment can be made for complaints that predominantly relate to one of the symptoms mentioned. In such situations, drugs of a different composition are preferable. Note: Painkillers should not be taken over a long period of time or in higher doses without consulting a doctor. Contains lactose.

For risks and side effects, read the leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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