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About CNF Activ Tablet

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE belongs to the class of medications called ‘cough and cold preparations’ used in the treatment of the common cold and allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and blocked nose. The common cold is a respiratory illness of the nose and throat caused by ‘rhinoviruses’. Allergies are immune system reactions to foreign bodies or allergens such as certain foods, chemicals, pet dander, or pollen.

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE contains Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic medicine. It blocks the release of histamine, chemical substances that cause allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, watery eyes, itching, sneezing, and swelling or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (reduce pain) and antipyretic (reduce fever). It can block the production of prostaglandins (chemical substances), thereby decreasing pain, swelling, and inflammation. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that can reduce swelling in the nasal passages making it easy to breathe.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE are nausea, vomiting, headache, ear pain, trouble sleeping, restlessness, and palpitations (pounding heart). These side effects usually go away without requiring any medical attention. However, if any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE if you are allergic to any contents of it. It should not be used in patients with severe liver failure. It should be used with caution in children, patients with liver or kidney disease, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly people. Alcohol increases the risk of side effects. FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE may decrease alertness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Uses of CNF Activ Tablet

Common cold, Allergies

Medicinal Benefits of CNF Activ Tablet

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE is composed of three medicines, namely Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Fexofenadine is an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandin responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nostrils and the nasal passage and reducing the stuffy nose. Together, FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE can effectively treat common cold and allergy symptoms.

Directions for Use

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE is available in the form of tablets. Tablets are swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets. The dose and duration are determined by the doctor based on your health condition. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor at a fixed time every day.

Side Effects of CNF Activ Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Ear pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Restlessness
• Palpitations (pounding heart)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE if you have been taking medicines to treat depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) such as selegiline and rasagiline in the past 14 days. Before taking FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease, diabetes, hyperactive thyroid, heart problems, fits, and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE may cause liver damage on prolonged use or when used in high doses, so it is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver failure.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE may interact with medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting (domperidone and metoclopramide), antidepressants (phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, imipramine, and desipramine, etc.), anticoagulant (warfarin), a medicine used to treat high cholesterol (cholestyramine), medicines used to treat fits, anti-HIV drug (zidovudine), narcotic pain killers (codeine and morphine), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), medicines used to treat asthma (epinephrine and formoterol), antacids (magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide), and medicines used to treat high blood pressure (methyldopa and reserpine).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE should not be used in patients with severe liver failure. It should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, diabetes, hyperactive thyroid, heart problems, fits, and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Alcohol consumption may cause liver damage and increase the risk of side effects.

PREGNANCY

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE is a category C medicine and may cause toxic effects on the unborn baby. When clinically needed, FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE is given to pregnant women after doing a risk/benefit assessment.

BREAST FEEDING

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE is probably safe when used in breastfeeding mothers.

DRIVING

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE may decrease alertness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine if you are not fully alert.

LIVER

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE should not be used in patients with severe liver diseases. In mild to moderate conditions, the dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

FEXOFENADINE+PARACETAMOL+PHENYLEPHRINE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.