Citramon tablets. Composition, instructions for use, dosage

Citramon today is the most popular pain medication available in tablets. It is accepted by patients of different ages. The composition of the drug includes an analgesic and antipyretic component, which ensures high efficiency when used. The use of the medication is allowed only after examination and determination of the cause of the pain.

Release form and composition of Citramon tablets

The medication is available in tablet form for oral administration. They are in paper or plastic plates of 6 or 10 pieces. Depending on the manufacturer, the number of plates in a cardboard box may differ. Today the drug is produced by pharmaceutical companies in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus. The tablets are quite large and round. The color can be white, off-white, or grayish.

The drugs contain acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol and caffeine. These substances have the main therapeutic effect.

The tablet contains excipients:

• Talc.
• Starch.
• Lemon acid.
• Macrogol.
• Magnesium stearate.

Depending on the manufacturer, the set of excipients may differ, as well as their amount. The dosage of the main ingredients may also differ depending on the manufacturer.

Pharmacological properties

Citramon tablets (the composition of the product does not differ depending on the manufacturer) has antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. The drug also helps to eliminate pain associated with various disorders of the internal organs and systems.

The medicine helps to eliminate discomfort of various origins, prevents its reappearance for a short period of time. The drug helps to slightly reduce the viscosity of the blood, which facilitates blood circulation and relieves the load on the myocardium.

The complex effect on the body allows the use of the remedy for various diseases, as well as as part of a comprehensive treatment to increase its effectiveness.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

After penetration of the agent into the body, its components are absorbed into the systemic circulation through the wall of the small intestine, and have a therapeutic effect on the body. Acetylsalicylic acid has antipyretic properties and at the same time helps to reduce blood viscosity, which is somewhat reduces the load on the myocardium, prevents the development of complications in the presence of pathologies of the cardiovascular system in anamnesis.

Acetylsalicylic acid also has mild analgesic properties, so it helps to relieve pain and improve the patient's condition.

The medicine has other properties:

• Paracetamol also has analgesic and antipyretic properties, which enhances the effectiveness of the tablets and helps to eliminate even severe discomfort. This component helps to somewhat weaken the signs of inflammation, since it belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances.
• The medicine somewhat improves the condition in the presence of pain associated with the chronic course of the pathological condition. At the same time, there is a slowdown in the progression of the disease. Used in conjunction with other medicines helps to improve the effectiveness of the treatment.
• When used in short courses, it helps to eliminate the acute symptoms of some diseases, it can be used to get rid of discomfort that does not occur so often.
• Caffeine in the composition of the medication has psychostimulating properties, tones up blood vessels, slightly increases blood pressure indicators. That is why the drug so effectively fights headaches in patients with hypotension. The ingredient helps to increase the excitability in the brain and respiratory center.

When using the drug, the therapeutic effect develops within 15-30 minutes, which depends on the dosage and the characteristics of the patient's body. The active components of the composition are quickly processed in the body. Their maximum concentration is reached in 30-50 minutes.

The bioavailability of the ingredients is approximately 80-90%, which is considered high and ensures effectiveness. The processing of substances is carried out in the patient's liver, after which the decay products are evacuated with the help of the kidneys. In patients with disorders of the digestive tract and organs of the urinary system, slight slowing down of the process of processing and evacuation of ingredients, which has almost no effect on the therapeutic the effect.

Indications for use

Citramon is prescribed to different patients, since it has a relatively safe composition when used correctly.

The drug in tablets is usually used in the following cases:

• Headache with a decrease in blood pressure. In this case, the patient must clarify the indicators before use so as not to provoke complications.
• An increase in body temperature against a background of headache or concomitant abnormalities.
• Discomfort in the lower abdomen during menstruation. Some women take the drug for 2-3 days to relieve the condition.
• Toothache with inflammation or after tooth extraction.
• Pathologies of the articular joints, accompanied by pain, an increase in body temperature in the affected area. The drug for such violations is not used so often, but it can somewhat alleviate the patient's condition.
• Fever against the background of an acute respiratory viral disease or influenza of various forms. The medicine is prescribed in combination with other agents to increase effectiveness.
• Muscle pain when diagnosing inflammation or after prolonged intense exertion.
• Neuritis and neuralgia, in which there is inflammation of the nerve endings. The remedy does not help to completely eliminate the manifestations, but in the absence of other medications it relieves the condition.
• Acute migraine or chronic course of the disease with frequent relapses.
• Pathologies of the spinal column, accompanied by pain, inflammation of the nerve endings as a result of the displacement of the vertebrae.

The remedy is almost always used as part of a comprehensive treatment, as it helps to eliminate the symptom, but does not fight the causes of the disease.

Contraindications

The drug is not prescribed to patients who suffer from aspirin asthma, since complications from the respiratory system may develop.

There are other contraindications for pill therapy:

• Allergy to the components of the composition, a tendency to such complications in the patient.
• Blood pathologies, accompanied by a violation of hematopoiesis and a decrease in the number of red blood cells.
• Acute diseases of the digestive tract. Gastritis, peptic ulcer, colitis or enteritis is considered an obstacle to treatment, as patients may develop complications when using the medication. After the elimination of acute symptoms, it is allowed to use the medication as prescribed by the doctor.
• Internal bleeding against the background of perforation of the wall of the organ of the digestive tract. Patients may have concomitant abnormalities, and taking pills will only worsen the condition.
• Exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
• Intolerance to drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, identified in the patient's history.
• Diagnosing hemophilia.
• Portal hypertension.
• Polyps in the nose or paranasal sinuses.
• Decreased levels of clotting factor in the blood and a tendency to bleed.
• Lack of vitamin K in the body.
• Severe hypertension with a malignant course and frequent development of a hypertensive crisis.
• Acute course of coronary heart disease.
• Pathologies of the liver and kidneys in acute form, accompanied by organ failure and the development of concomitant abnormalities.
• The period of lactation and bearing of the child. It is especially dangerous to use in the 1st and 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
• Aortic aneurysm.
• The recovery period after undergoing surgery on the abdominal organs.
• Severe glaucoma.
• Viral liver diseases.

Relative contraindications include a severe course of gout, since in some patients the drug provokes severe complications. With caution, the drug is prescribed to elderly patients, which is associated with an increased risk of complications from the internal organs.

At what age can the drug be used?

Citramon tablets, the composition of which includes several components, is not recommended for patients under 14 years of age. Some manufacturers in the instructions indicate that the permissible age of the patient to take pills should be at least 16 years. In each case, the doctor individually decides on the prescription of the medicine.

Instructions for use, dosage

The instruction assumes taking the drug only orally in the dose prescribed by the doctor and for a certain period of time. The treatment regimen may differ for different indications, but a standard method is often used.

Patients are advised to take 1 tablet 3-4 times a day. The duration of the therapeutic course should not exceed 7 days. Some manufacturers allow medication to be taken within 5 days. The permissible daily allowance for patients over 16 years of age is 6 tablets. Some pharmaceutical companies indicate in the instructions that the permissible rate of the drug is 8 tablets, but experts do not support such recommendations.

With menstruation

Painful periods can significantly worsen the condition of patients. In this case, doctors are allowed to take 1 tablet of the drug 3 times a day. The treatment usually lasts no more than 3 days.

Doctors draw the attention of women to the fact that with excessively heavy and prolonged bleeding, taking the medication can provoke a deterioration, therefore, treatment should be agreed with the doctor.

At low pressure

The drug is not used as a method of increasing blood pressure. However, if pain occurs against the background of such a deviation, the use of tablets in short courses is allowed.

Patients take them 1 piece 2-3 times a day. In most cases, treatment lasts no more than 5 days.

With a headache

If the patient has headaches against the background of any disease, but they do not accompany him constantly, it is allowed to use the drug to relieve the symptoms. With persistent pain, frequent medication is not allowed without identifying the cause of the discomfort.

A single dosage for a patient is 1 tablet, it is allowed to take from 2 to 4 times a day, depending on the severity of manifestations. As a method of pain relief, which is not often used, it allows taking the medication for 3 days.

With a hangover

Citramon in tablets (the composition of the medication includes acetylsalicylic acid, which has blood-thinning properties) is usually not used for withdrawal symptoms, since it contains not a large amount components.

But doctors do not prohibit the use of a medication to relieve headaches and related abnormalities. The effectiveness for patients is explained by the fact that the drug increases blood pressure, which decreases in patients with a hangover. The use is continued for 1-2 days, during the day the patient takes 1 tablet 3-5 times with approximately equal time intervals.

At a temperature

With an increase in body temperature, patients take the medicine 1 tablet 4 times a day with approximately equal time intervals. This method is not used for more than 5 days.

Sometimes the medication is combined with the use of other antipyretic drugs if the effectiveness is low.

For toothache

In case of discomfort after tooth extraction, it is allowed to take pills for 3 days, 3-4 pieces per day. If pain occurs against the background of an inflammatory process, the intake is allowed only for 1 day. If the symptoms worsen, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Long-term use to eliminate toothache is not allowed, even if patients have no other complications.

Side effects

Pills often provoke complications, especially in patients with any chronic diseases.

Organs and systems	Frequent negative reactions
Nervous system	On the part of the nervous system, complications manifest themselves in the form of dizziness, weakness against the background of increased excitability and sleep disturbances. Symptoms may disappear on their own after discontinuation of the drug or are aggravated.
Respiratory system	The respiratory organs are affected in patients who have a history of chronic pathologies of this system. Some talk about shortness of breath, choking, which increases with physical exertion.
Digestive organs	On the part of the digestive tract, complications appear in the form of pain in the stomach and intestines, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Some patients have upset stools, indigestion. Symptoms are aggravated with continued treatment, manifested in an acute form in patients who suffer from chronic diseases of the digestive tract.
Genitourinary system	Increased urination and pain in the kidney area are common. Some patients talk about the development of inflammation of the bladder or urethra.
Skin	Allergy to the drug manifests itself in an acute form, accompanied by a rash, severe itching and burning. The remedy can lead to the spread of signs of allergy to large areas of the skin and even the face.

The severity of complications depends on the individual patient, as well as the duration of the use of the medication, the presence of concomitant deviations.

Overdose

Citramon tablets (the composition of the medicine may differ slightly depending on the pharmaceutical company) rarely provokes an overdose. Such complications develop mainly when taken in high doses over a long period of time.

In case of an overdose, there is an aggravation of all negative reactions, a deterioration in the general condition, and the appearance of other deviations. Patients report severe headache, repeated vomiting during the day, and upset stools. The condition may be accompanied by severe abdominal pain and an increased risk of bleeding.

In case of an overdose, it is important to immediately stop using the pills and visit a doctor. You can not ignore the symptoms or use any medication on your own. It is important to get qualified help, which is often provided in a hospital in a serious condition.

special instructions

When treating with pills, it is necessary to control the consumption of caffeine-based drinks, since the risk of overdose and complications is significantly increased against the background of an excess of caffeine in the blood.

Experts draw the attention of patients to the fact that long-term treatment of headache with pills can provoke the development of chronic headache. It is extremely difficult to cure such a violation, so patients must strictly follow the instructions. You can not independently increase the dose or prolong the course.

Drug interactions

You should not use the medicine at the same time as drugs based on the same active ingredients. Doctors do not prescribe the drug in combination with some cytostatics, as well as macrolide antibiotics. The latter can increase the concentration of the components of the composition in the blood.

With caution, the drug is taken in combination with diuretics. It is not allowed to take simultaneously with direct or indirect anticoagulants. The decision on the combination of one or another medicine is made only by a doctor.

Analogs

The drug has analogues with the same properties.

The most popular ones are:

• Aquacitramon contains such active ingredients. It is used for headache and toothache, discomfort during menstruation. A medication is produced in the form of granules, which are dissolved in water to obtain a solution that is taken orally.
• Askofen is available in tablet form, contains the same active ingredients, therefore it has a similar effect. It is prescribed when it is impossible to apply the original, it helps to eliminate pain of various origins, it is considered quite effective.
• Citrapar can be found in capsule form for oral administration. It also contains caffeine, paracetamol and acetylsalicylic acid. The tool has antipyretic, analgesic and mild anti-inflammatory properties.

Substitutes are allowed to be used only for their intended purpose, despite the similar composition.

Terms, conditions of sale and storage

It is allowed to store the product for 2 years. During storage, it is important to limit access to children, moisture and direct sunlight.

Dispensing of medicine in pharmacies is carried out without a prescription from a doctor. After the expiration date, use is not allowed.

Price

The cost of tablets starts from 40 rubles. for 10 pieces. It may differ depending on the manufacturer and the specific pharmacy.

Citramon is considered the most popular tablet formulation, which has a combined composition and can be used at home. The drug has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it universal for many disorders.

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