Each tablet contains: Active ingredient: 650 mg Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), 60 mg Pseudoephedrine HCL, 4 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate.

Cold free combine the action of its ingredients as follow: Acetaminophen acts as pain reliever and fever reducer. Chlorpheniramine maleate acts as antihistamine. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride acts as nasal decongestant.

Indications

Cold free is indicated for

Relieving these symptoms of hay fever and the common cold:

runny nose and sneezing
nasal congestion
minor aches and pains
headache.
sinus congestion and pressure

Relieving these additional symptoms of hay fever:

itching of the nose or throat
itchy, watery eyes
helps clear nasal passages

Dosage and administration

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Adults and children 12 years and over: take one tablet 3 times daily, the maximum daily dosage shouldn’t exceed 3 tablets/day. swallow whole – do not crush, chew or dissolve. do not take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.

Contraindications

Hypersenetivity to any of ingredients of Cold free tablets. Children under 12 years.

Drug interactions

Cold free tablets should not be used with:

Any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or non-prescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson’s disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescribed drugs contain an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Precautions and warnings

Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take:

more than 3 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount, with other drugs containing acetaminophen, 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. Cold free tablets should not be used to make a child sleepy.

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

liver disease
heart disease
glaucoma
thyroid disease
high blood pressure
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
diabetes

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are:

taking sedatives or tranquilizers. taking the blood thinning drug warfarin.

When using this product:

do not use more than directed, excitability may occur, especially in children, alcohol, sedatives and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness, avoid alcoholic drinks. be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery, drowsiness may occur.

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

new symptoms occur.
you get nervous, dizzy or sleepless
pain or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days.
redness or swelling is present
fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
These could be signs of a serious condition.

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

Ask a health professional before use. In case of overdose, get medical help.

Patient Instructions

Keep out of reach of children.

Further Information

Generic name

Paracetamol (acetaminophen), Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine maleate.

Composition

Each tablet contains:

Active ingredient: 650 mg Acetaminophen (Paracetamol), 60 mg Pseudoephedrine HCL, 4 mg Chlorpheniramine maleate.
Inactive ingredient: Povidone K90, Avicel PH 101 (Micro crystalline sellulose), sodium Starch Glycolate, Maize starch, Magnesium stearate.

Pharmaceutical form: Tablets.

Package and storage

A carton box containing 1 or 2 (All transparent PVC) each of 10 tablets plus insert leaflet. Store in dry place at temperature not exceeding 30° C.

Cold Free – Arabic Information: كولد فرى – تخفيف أعراض حمى القش ونزلات البرد