About this trial
Phase III clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed-dose combination of 1000 mg dipyrone monohydrate + 60 mg caffeine + 4 mg chlorpheniramine maleate in improving symptoms of the common cold and flu in adults.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Participants of both sexes, aged between 18 and 60 years.
Be able to understand, agree to participate in the study, comply with procedures, and attend visits, as indicated by signing the informed consent form (ICF) approved by the Ethics Committee.
Present symptoms of nasal obstruction and/or congestion due to the common cold or influenza, with onset within less than 48 hours, with symptoms classified by the participant as moderate to severe on a 4-point scale (0 = no symptoms; 1 = mild symptoms; 2 = moderate symptoms; 3 = severe symptoms).
Must not have used any medication for symptomatic treatment of the condition.
Disqualifiers
Participants with COVID-19, diagnosed by rapid antigen test and/or RT-PCR for SARS-CoV-2;
Previous contact with individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 within 14 days prior to screening;
Vaccination against influenza and/or COVID-19 within 7 days prior to the study;
Presence of gastrointestinal symptoms and/or dyspnea associated with cold or flu symptoms;
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- dipyrone monohydrate 1000 mg + chlorpheniramine maleate 4 mg + caffeine 60 mg
- dipyrone monohydrate 500 mg + chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg + caffeine 30 mg
- Placebo