- How to take
- How it works
- Who should not use
- Possible side effects
- Frequently asked questions
- Does Cimegripe sleep?
- Is there child Cimegripe?
- Can pregnant take Cimegripe?
Cimegripe is a drug with paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride, indicated for the treatment of cold and flu symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, fever, headache, muscle pain and other flu-like symptoms.
This medicine is available in capsules, sachets and drops and can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 12 to 15 reais.
How to take
The recommended dose of Cimegripe capsules in adults between 18 and 60 years is 1 capsule every 4 hours, for 3 days or at the doctor's discretion, not to exceed 5 capsules daily.
How it works
Cimegripe has in its composition paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride indicated for the treatment of flu and cold symptoms.
Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic, which inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins from arachidonic acid, by blocking the enzyme cycloxygenase, decreasing pain and fever, chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that blocks H1 receptors, decreasing or inhibiting the action of histamine, reducing allergic symptoms, such as nasal congestion, runny nose or sneezing, and phenylephrine acts as a nasal decongestant, due to its vasoconstrictive action.
Who should not use
Cimegripe is contraindicated for people with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, people with diabetes and those under 18 years of age.
In addition, this medication should also not be used by people with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, prostate hypertrophy, chronic kidney disease, severe liver failure, thyroid problems, pregnancy and lactation, without medical control.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects that may occur during treatment with Cimegripe are drowsiness, nausea, eye pain, dizziness, palpitations, dry mouth, gastric discomfort, diarrhea, tremors and thirst.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cimegripe sleep?
Yes. One of the most common side effects of Cimegripe is drowsiness, so it is very likely that some people will feel sleepy during treatment. This happens due to the presence of chlorpheniramine in the composition of the medicine.
Is there child Cimegripe?
Yes. There is Cimegripe in drops, which can be used by babies and children. However, the composition of children's Cimegripe is different from the composition of the capsules, since it only contains paracetamol in the composition, alleviating only fever and pain. Learn more about children's Cimegripe.
Can pregnant take Cimegripe?
Cimegripe should not be used by pregnant women, unless the doctor recommends it. This medication has several active substances in the composition, which should be avoided in pregnancy and during breastfeeding, and the ideal is that the woman chooses to take only paracetamol.
