One of the most common and cheap drugs is Citramon, from which it helps and how to take it, everyone knows. However, the use of this seemingly common drug has its pitfalls. First of all, few people know what is part of Citramon, but it is quite complex. This means that it may have contraindications for use in certain diseases. The most commonly known reception of Citramon from the head. However, it is able to eliminate other types of pain as well. The instructions for use will tell you the details.

The chemical composition of the drug

Citramone is a combined non-narcotic non-hormonal analgesic. It has a pronounced anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect. Citramon contains:

  1. Acetylsalicylic acid(Acidum acetylsalicylicum, aspirin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It effectively thins the blood, reduces capillary permeability, and, in case of inflammation, has a suppressive effect on pain sensory centers.
  2. Caffeine(Caffeine) - an alkaloid that stimulates the central nervous system. It activates the heart muscle by expanding blood vessels and increasing blood flow. Caffeine promotes an increase in heart rate, increased physical and mental activity, and efficiency. Significantly reduces the manifestations of fatigue, drowsiness, apathy. It has a diuretic effect.
  3. Paracetamol(Paracetamolum) - a blocker of pain-causing prostaglandins. The substance also actively affects the centers of pain and thermoregulation.
  4. Cocoa- an antidepressant that has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system.
  5. Lemon acid- a substance involved in the biochemical reactions of the body.

Citramon tablets are easily recognizable by their irregular brownish speckled shade, light cocoa odor and sour taste.

In what cases are Citramon taken

Citramon tablets have a pronounced anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiviral effect. Their ability to normalize blood pressure in hypotensive patients is also known. The instructions for use indicate that Citramon tablets can be taken in the following cases:

  1. Headache of various etiologies... It is believed that the drug is one of the most effective and affordable drugs for getting rid of this ailment. Moreover, being non-narcotic, the drug is not addictive. But it is important not to combine taking Citramon with other analgesics.
  2. Migraine- experts note the positive effect of Citramon even with a single dose.
  3. Joint pain and inflammation including both chronic rheumatic pain and situational (bruise, inflammation).
  4. Muscle tension, especially after intense physical exertion.
  5. A sharp drop in blood pressure... Thanks to the caffeine included in the composition, Citramon can normalize low blood pressure. But it is, rather, an ambulance, and not a permanent hypotonic drug.
  6. Heat, especially at the onset of infectious diseases.
  7. Viral diseases of the upper respiratory tract(no longer than 3 days).
  8. Toothache, but not more than 4 tablets per day.
  9. Menstrual pain(It is permissible to take Citramon for 2-3 days).
  10. Neuralgia.

How and how much to drink Citramon

Considering that the drug contains aspirin, which cannot be taken orally on an empty stomach, Citramon is consumed only 15-20 minutes after a meal, washed down with plenty of clean water. It is not recommended to use any other liquid (tea, coffee, milk, juices). The maximum daily dose is 6 tablets. The effect of the drug will begin 30-40 minutes after ingestion. The next appointment is possible only after 8 hours.

Experts advise not to take the drug for more than 2 weeks in a row - the components of the drug can negatively affect, first of all, the state of the gastrointestinal mucosa.

Citramone and alcohol

Many people wonder how Citramon and alcohol are compatible with each other. The instructions for use do not indicate what effect the combined use of these substances has. It would seem that the analgesic effect that these pills have is capable of relieving a hangover headache. However, many years of research prove that the content of active ingredients in 1-2 tablets is not enough to soothe a hangover. And an overdose is fraught with complications for the internal organs.

If you take citramone for a hangover, you may experience:

  1. Severe gastrointestinal upset... Taking even 1 tablet can provoke vomiting, diarrhea, severe nausea. If a person already has gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, duodenal ulcer or stomach ulcer), the components of the drug may cause bleeding. Citramon slows down blood clotting, so such an aggravation of the digestive system is quite predictable.
  2. Toxic liver damage... A one-time intake of Citramon after alcoholic libation may not harm the liver. However, if this habit enters the system, negative consequences cannot be avoided.
  3. Allergy... Under the influence of the salicylates of the drug in combination with alcohol, urticaria, itching, in severe cases - Quincke's edema or anaphylactic shock, which sometimes lead to death, may appear.
  4. Critical drop in blood sugar... Taking Citramon tablets after alcohol increases the risk of exacerbation of all endocrine diseases, including diabetes.
  5. A sharp surge in pressure... Alcohol itself raises blood pressure, especially when taken in excess of a safe dose. Caffeine and paracetamol can increase the readings by several tens of units, up to the occurrence of a hypertensive crisis. Therefore, it is categorically impossible to use this drug with high blood pressure.

Considering all the negative consequences that can be incurred by using Citramon with alcohol, you need to think more than once whether it is worth doing. To relieve a hangover headache, there are other, more effective and safer drugs.

Contraindications

The instructions for use clearly indicate in which cases it is better not to take Citramon, so as not to cause side effects:

  • with drugs such as antibiotics (in most cases), hypnotics, anticonvulsants, salicylates, their compatibility with Citramon's components is zero;
  • with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, especially in the acute stage;
  • with hypertension;
  • with glaucoma;
  • with ischemic heart disease;
  • with a tendency to bleeding and reduced blood clotting, hemophilia;
  • with individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
  • pregnant women and nursing mothers;
  • children under 15 years old.

Citramon can serve as a good analgesic, effectively relieving headaches in the first place. The drug is sold without a prescription in any pharmacy and is inexpensive. However, when using it, it is important to follow the basic recommendations. It is better for persons with contraindications not to experiment with their own health and to give preference to other drugs. In no case should Citramon be taken for hangover. Do not use the medicine for longer than the prescribed time and in high doses. Then Citramon can bring tangible benefits to the body, not harm.