Special Precautions
Bioflu May impair ability to drive & operate machinery. Paracetamol: Severe liver damage. Bioflu Non-Drowsy Increased risk of heart attack or stroke if used more or longer than directed. Diabetes; glaucoma, thyroid problems, enlarged prostate, bladder problems or difficulty urinating; asthma, SLE or other auto-immune diseases. Discontinue use if new symptoms occur. Ibuprofen: Severe allergic reaction. Severe stomach bleeding.
Side Effects / Adverse Reactions
Bioflu Phenylephrine HCl: tremor, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia/sleeplessness, nervousness, dizziness, increased BP, palpitation, arrhythmia, weakness, resp distress & pallor. Chlorphenamine maleate: sleepiness/drowsiness. Paracetamol: Skin rashes, hypersensitivity, change in number of WBC & platelets, minor stomach & intestinal disturbances. Bioflu Non-Drowsy Anxiety, nervousness, dizziness, increased BP, palpitation, irregular heartbeat. Phenylephrine: Muscle shaking, restlessness, insomnia/sleeplessness, weakness, noisy & congested breathing, pallor. Ibuprofen: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, decreased appetite, flatulence, bloating, stomach ulceration &/or bleeding, gastritis, vomiting w/ blood, passing black or bloody stools, mouth ulcers, worsening of colitis & Crohn's disease, pancreatitis; edema, fluid retention, low BP, CVA, heart failure; headache, fatigue, drowsiness, general ill feeling, lightheadedness, confusion, mental depression, emotional instability, sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin, hallucinations, dream abnormalities, pseudotumor cerebri; skin rashes, blisters, itching, hives, loss of hair, sensitivity to light or the sun, symptoms of serious allergies; low WBC count, low platelet count, anemia, blood does not clot properly, decreased Hb & hematocrit, bleeding episodes; frequent urination, hematuria, azotemia, decreased CrCl, cystitis, kidney damage & failure; abnormal liver function tests, jaundice, hepatitis, liver failure; benign enlargement of the male breasts, low blood sugar, increased acid in blood & body tissues; tinnitus, decreased hearing, amblyopia, scotoma, changes in color vision, conjunctivitis, double vision, inflammation of the optic nerve, cataracts; fever, chills, anaphylaxis, autoimmune disorders, angioedema, serum sickness, dry mouth, gingival ulceration, stuffy nose, worsening of asthma, constriction of air passages of the lungs, wheezing or difficulty in breathing.
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Dosage / Direction for Use
Adults and Children 12 years and older: Orally (by mouth), 1 tablet/capsule every 6 hours, or as recommended by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose, just take the next dose if still needed for the condition being treated, and the subsequent doses at the recommended time or schedule (i.e., every 6 hours).
Do not double the dose.