One of the most common diseases, especially in the autumn-winter period, is the flu and the common cold. Such pathologies can not be ignored. After all, they are capable of causing quite serious complications. There are many effective drugs that can cope with these ailments. But most often people use powders for colds and flu. What determines the choice of this particular dosage form?
Powder Benefits
Cold medicines in this dosage form are the most popular drugs in the population. It is not surprising, because they can very quickly return the sick person to the system.
In addition, it is very easy to apply them. It is enough to pour the selected powder for the flu and colds with water, and the medicine is ready. What is the advantage of such medicines?
Powders are able to exert the following effects on the body:
- improve the general condition (relieve weakness, fatigue);
- relieve the symptoms of a runny nose, eliminate nasal congestion;
- lower the temperature;
- reduce sore throat;
- relieve cough and stimulate sputum discharge.
The effectiveness and speed of such drugs is dictated by their composition. As a rule, flu and cold powders are made with paracetamol or ibuprofen. It is these substances that effectively relieve temperature and pain.
Drug shortcomings
Such drugs are excellent emergency remedies for colds and flu. Powders allow you to quickly stop unpleasant symptoms if the use of the drug is started in a timely manner. However, such medicines also have disadvantages.
These include the following factors:
- powders are able to help only at the initial stage of the disease;
- drugs are not intended for long-term treatment;
- have many contraindications;
- often cause drowsiness;
- do not combine with a large number of drugs;
- can lead to gastrointestinal tract disorders.
Indications and contraindications
We will touch on this important aspect before considering what remedies can help against colds and flu.
Powders are recommended for use with the following symptoms:
- headache;
- fever;
- hyperthermia (temperature above 38 C);
- muscle pain;
- nasal congestion, rhinitis;
- fatigue, general weakness;
- inflammatory processes.
However, there are contraindications for use:
- high blood pressure;
- diabetes;
- severe ailments of the urinary system and abdominal cavity;
- pregnancy;
- ulcerative pathology;
- lactation period;
- blood diseases and blood formation systems;
- children under 12 years old;
- individual intolerance.
And now we will consider the most effective medicines for colds, flu, SARS. The powders presented below are very popular among the population.
The drug "Teraflu"
This is a fairly effective remedy for colds and flu. Teraflu powders allow you to quickly stop unpleasant symptoms. This effect is achieved due to the medicinal composition of the drug.
The powder contains:
- paracetamol;
- phenylephrine;
- feniramina maleate.
These components allow you to get rid of heat, heat, pain.
However, do not forget about contraindications. The tool is not suitable for the treatment of people suffering from:
- bronchial asthma;
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- epilepsy;
- chronic bronchitis;
- thyroid ailments;
- emphysema.
For medicinal purposes, it is recommended to dissolve 1 sachet in a glass of hot water. The drink should be consumed warm. The next dose can be taken after 4 hours. During the day it is allowed to use no more than 4 powders.
The medicine "Coldrex"
The effective powder for colds and flu is available in 2 variations:
- with lemon and honey;
- with lemon.
The drug perfectly normalizes the temperature, relieves swelling of the nasal mucosa. It eliminates symptoms of the disease, such as headache, muscle discomfort.
The main substances of the medication are:
- paracetamol,
- vitamin C,
- phenylephrine.
For adults, this drug is recommended to be taken every 4 hours, but no more than 4 sachets per day. Children from 12 years old must withstand an interval of 6 hours. And for children under 12 years of age, this tool is not recommended for use at all.
The medicine is contraindicated in patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system. You should know that the drug "Coldrex" has a vasoconstrictor effect.
The medicine "Fervex"
The tool is an effective combination drug. In addition to paracetamol, the medicine contains ascorbic acid. The powder allows you to perfectly fight rhinitis (and even with an allergic form of the disease), pharyngitis. The tool is no less effective in other inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx.
The medication is contraindicated in children under the age of 15. However, pharmacologists have developed a children's “modification” of this drug. Powder is forbidden to patients suffering from glaucoma and alcoholism.
The drug "Pharmacitron"
This tool is prescribed for people who are diagnosed with influenza, SARS, acute respiratory infections, colds. Pharmacitron powders are excellent in combating the symptoms of respiratory and viral ailments.
The drug is based on paracetamol. It is he who provides lowering the temperature and reducing pain. In addition to it, the powder contains an antihistamine. Thanks to this, this tool almost never leads to the development of allergic rhinitis.
The medicine "Pharmacitron" perfectly eliminates pain. He can cope not only with head discomfort, but also with dental.
You should not take such a powder for patients suffering from alcoholism, pregnant, lactating mothers. Contraindicated in glaucoma, renal failure. It is recommended to refrain from taking this drug for patients who have not reached the age of 6 years.
The medicine "Antigrippin"
Such a powder for flu and colds has an excellent combined composition:
- paracetamol,
- vitamin C,
- chlorphenamine.
The medicine is very effective in the fight against hyperthermia, runny nose, muscle pain. However, this tool has a number of side effects. Most often, the powder causes dizziness. That is why, during therapy with this medicine, doctors are strongly advised not to drive.
In addition to dizziness, patients may experience the following unpleasant conditions:
- fatigue;
- disturbed sleep;
- incomprehensible weakness;
- disruption of the digestive tract.
The drug should not be taken during exacerbation of ulcer ailments. It is forbidden to use powder in case of severe anemia.
The drug "Nimesil"
The powder has excellent antipyretic and analgesic properties. The medicine eliminates the symptoms of respiratory diseases, flu. However, this is not the only indication for the appointment of this remedy.
The medication is often included in therapy as an effective analgesic for various injuries, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, and headaches. It is used to eliminate discomfort in the postoperative period.
Powder is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal diseases, systemic ailments of the kidneys, heart, liver. This tool is strictly forbidden to people who have problems with blood coagulation. This is fraught with serious consequences! The use of Nimesil with medications designed to improve blood coagulation can lead to thrombophlebitis.