The preparation "Citramon": composition, indications

Citramon is a drug with a wide spectrum of action, which is used for headaches, rheumatic and dental pains, including the painful course of the menstrual cycle.

Composition and purpose of the preparation

Fenacetin, acetylsalicylic acid, caffeine, citric acid are included in the drug Citramon. The composition of such a plan makes this tool universal.

From what the medicine "Citramon" helps, today every third person of our country knows. This medication is effective:

1) in case of violation of the outflow of venous blood from the vessels of the brain ;

2) in case of a decrease in tone;

3) as an anti-inflammatory agent;

4) as an antipyretic agent.

For each of the symptoms of various diseases, there is an appropriate dosage of the drug. The composition of this medication affects each time differently on the disease. So, for example, take the medicine "Citramon" from the head you need 1 tablet 2-3 times a day.

Side effects and contraindications

However, despite the universality of these pills, there are some contraindications to their use:

1) asthma;

2) pregnancy;

3) hypersensitivity to this drug;

4) kidney failure;

5) the period of breastfeeding;

6) recent operations and so on.

If you use it for a long time, then the drug Citramon, the composition of which is described above, can cause the following symptoms:

1) headache ;

2) kidney damage;

3) dizziness;

4) deafness;

5) noise in the ears and stuff.

It is important to know

Due to the fact that the drug "Citramon" composition is serious, it allows you to get rid of many ailments. However, before taking this medication, you should know the following:

• Effect of the drug on blood pressure. It should be noted that often the headache arises because of high blood pressure, then you can not take this remedy categorically.

• The occurrence of pain of a different nature. Since the drug "Citramon" contains aspirin, paracetamol and caffeine, this drug can easily get rid of head, menstrual, dental and other pain.

Increased blood pressure

Many people take this medication without thinking or knowing how it affects blood pressure.

In the event that the blood pressure slightly increased, this drug does not exert a strong influence on this indicator. The composition of the drug can reduce the headache, without having a significant effect on the patient's blood pressure. This is due to the presence of caffeine. After all, it is he who partially dilates and narrows the blood vessels.

But you can not take the drug with hypertension. In this case, the drug Citramon (its composition is contraindicated in this disease) will increase the spasm of the blood vessels of the brain, which can cause an ischemic stroke.

That's why doctors recommend before using this medicine to measure the pressure, read the instructions, from which "Citramon", and consult with a doctor if necessary.