Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Powder 10 Sachets

Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Powder 10 Sachets is an over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic powder based on Paracetamol, Ascorbic Acid and Phenylephrine hydrochloride. Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Powder is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of influenza, colds and feverish and painful conditions related to them. The decongestant action of Tachifludec on the upper airways fluidifies and frees from mucus and phlegm in case of cough and cold.

Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Flavor 10 Sachets is a preparation formulated with:

• Paracetamol : active ingredient with antipyretic and analgesic action which makes the medicine particularly suitable in cases of: pain and spasms in the stomach and intestines, pain caused by obstacles in the flow of the urinary tract and biliary tract and menstrual pain.

• Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): active ingredient that participates in the body's defense system.

• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride : sympathomimetic active ingredient that acts by causing vasoconstriction of the local vascular bed, improving the symptoms of nasal obstruction.

Dosage and method of use of Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets

Dosage Adults and children over 12 years : 1 sachet of Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Powder every 4-6 hours and up to a maximum of 3 sachets in 24 hours. Do not administer Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Powder to children under 12 years.

Method of administration: Dissolve 1 sachet of Tachifludec Lemon and Honey Powder in half a glass of very hot water and, if desired, dilute with cold water to cool and sweeten as desired.

Active ingredients and Excipients Tachifludec Lemon and Honey for 1 sachet

Active ingredients : Paracetamol 600 mg., Ascorbic Acid 40 mg., Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg. (equivalent to Phenylephrine 8.2 mg.).

Excipients : Sucrose, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Corn Starch, Sodium Cyclamate, Sodium Saccharin, Colloidal Anhydrous Silica, Lemon Flavoring, Honey Flavoring, Caramel (E 150).

Contraindications Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets

Contraindications of Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets:

• Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
  
  
• Children under 12 years old.
  
  
• Patients taking beta-blockers and tricyclic antidepressants.
  
  
• Patients with bronchial asthma, phenylketonuria, narrow-angle glaucoma, or who are taking sympathomimetic drugs at the same time.
  
  
• Patients with liver or kidney failure, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases.
  
  
• Products containing paracetamol are contraindicated in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and in those with severe haemolytic anaemia.

Warnings Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets

Patients should be advised not to take other medicinal products containing paracetamol as high doses of paracetamol may cause serious adverse reactions.
Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment. The risk of overdose is greater in patients with liver problems.
Be careful before using the product in patients with enlarged prostate gland or occlusive vascular disease.
Do not exceed the recommended dose and do not administer for more than 3 consecutive days. The medicine contains: 6 mmol sodium per sachet.
Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine.
Patients with diabetes should take into account the sucrose content within the medicine when taking more than 2 sachets per day.

Side effects Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets

The use of paracetamol can cause nausea and vomiting, which are common side effects.

Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets and other drugs interactions

The hepatotoxic effect of paracetamol may be enhanced by the intake of other drugs that act on the liver, such as zidovudine and isoniazid, which may produce an inhibition of the metabolism of paracetamol.
Administration of probenecid before paracetamol decreases paracetamol clearance and urinary elimination.
The product taken in high doses can enhance the effect of coumarin anticoagulants.
Metoclopramide and domperidone may increase the absorption of paracetamol, while it is reduced or delayed by cholestyramine and anticholinergics, respectively.
Phenylephrine may antagonize the effect of beta-blocking and antihypertensive drugs and may potentiate the action of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Concomitant use of phenylephrine with tricyclic antidepressants or sympathomimetic amines may increase the risk of cardiovascular effects.
Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of iron and estrogen.
Ascorbic acid is metabolized to oxalate, and can potentially cause hyperoxaluria and kidney stones in patients through crystallization of calcium oxalate in patients who are prone to forming calcium stones.
The administration of paracetamol may interfere with the determination of uricemia and glycemia.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets

Can I take Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

In pregnant women there are no contraindications to the use of paracetamol when used in the recommended doses.
Paracetamol is excreted in breast milk but in clinically insignificant quantities.

Expiry and storage of Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets

How to store Tachifludec Lemon and Honey 10 sachets?

Check the expiry date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in intact packaging, correctly stored. Store below 25°C. Store in the original container to protect the medicine from humidity and light.

Warning : Do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.