Probably everyone had to deal with the symptoms of SARS in their life. To alleviate the condition, many begin to take various drugs that eliminate the negative symptoms, help to return to normal life faster. One of the commonly used drugs is Rinza, the use of which at the initial stage of the development of the disease helps to quickly eliminate the ailment.
Description and description of the medication
According to the instructions for use, Rinza for adults and children is a drug that relieves the symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, and also eliminates the pain of different localization. The medicine is available in two forms.
Tablets containing 500 mg of paracetamol, 30 mg of caffeine, 10 mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride and 2 mg of chlorpheniramine maleate. A blister is placed in one pack, in which four or ten pills fit.
The powder for the preparation of the solution has a similar composition, has a taste of orange, currant, lemon. The powder is placed in bags in an amount of 5 grams, in one package - 10 or 25 pieces.
The drug "Rinza" found application in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases. It relieves pain of various origins, eliminates fever and nasal congestion. Often, a drug is used to treat inflammatory lesions of the sinuses, but only in combination with other medicines.
The effect of the drug
According to the instructions for use, "Rinza" is a combined drug that has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects. Its action is due to the components that make up the composition.
Paracetamol is an NSAID, it blocks the synthesis of inflammatory mediators, has an effect on the center of thermoregulation in the brain. The component has an antipyretic, anti-inflammatory effect, eliminates fever. Paracetamol does not affect the mucous epithelium of the digestive tract, water-salt balance and metabolic processes in the body. After using the drug, after one hour, the maximum concentration of this active substance in the body is observed.
Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, eliminates drowsiness, increases efficiency, enhances the therapeutic effect of paracetamol.
Phenylephrine hydrochloride is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, provokes vasoconstriction, a slight increase in blood pressure. It has an anti-cognitive effect, eliminates puffiness, hyperemia of the nasal mucosa, helps to restore breathing, reduce pressure in the sinuses and middle ear. With prolonged use of the drug, this component loses its properties.
Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the synthesis of histamine. It eliminates bronchospasm, reduces capillary permeability and mucus secretion in the nasopharynx, removes puffiness, and has a sedative effect. This component reduces the manifestation of allergic sinusitis and rhinitis.
"Rinza": method of application
The drug is forbidden to use in children under the age of fifteen.
According to the instructions for the use of Rinza tablets, adults and children after fifteen years of age are recommended to use one pill three or four times a day. You need to drink a tablet with clean still water. The maximum dosage per day is four tablets. The course of treatment is not more than five days.
According to the instructions for the use of Rinza powder, it is necessary to dissolve one bag in one glass of hot water. Take the drug three times a day. The course of therapy is no more than five days. In the absence of the effect of treatment, you must consult a doctor.
Restrictions on the use of the medication
According to the instructions for use, "Rinza" has contraindications. These include such pathologies and conditions:
- high susceptibility to the components of the drug;
- pathologies of the heart and blood vessels of organic origin;
- glaucoma;
- sleep disorder;
- epilepsy;
- vasospasm;
- severe diabetes mellitus;
- violation of the thyroid gland;
- impaired liver and kidney function;
- children under the age of fifteen;
- hypertrophy or hyperplasia of the prostate gland;
- the period of gestation and breastfeeding;
- elderly age;
- high blood pressure;
- thrombosis;
- congenital hyperbilirubinemia;
- Dubin-Johnson and Stevens-Johnson disease;
- acute pancreatitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- blood pathology;
- anemia;
- high intraocular pressure;
- leukopenia;
- hyperthyroidism;
- bladder neck obstruction.
With caution, it is necessary to use the medicine for those who have angina pectoris, arrhythmia, hypertension, pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract of an inflammatory nature, peptic ulcer.
Manifestation of adverse reactions
According to the instructions for use, "Rinza" in tablets or powder can provoke the development of side effects:
- allergic reactions in the form of skin rashes, angioedema;
- sleep disturbance;
- dizziness;
- anxiety and excitability;
- tremor;
- nausea and vomiting
- pain in the abdomen;
- exacerbation of peptic ulcer;
- diarrhea;
- impaired renal function;
- increase in blood pressure;
- arrhythmia;
- increased intraocular pressure;
- anemia;
- urine retention;
- hepatonecrosis;
- hypoglycemia;
- bradycardia;
- pain in the heart;
- feeling of fear;
- depression;
- confusion of consciousness;
- cramps
- coma;
- impaired vision and hearing;
- hallucinations;
- the appearance of bruises and bleeding;
- bronchospasm.
Usually the use of "Rinza" does not lead to the development of such phenomena. They can be observed only with prolonged use of the drug or a strong increase in its dosage. With the development of negative symptoms, you need to see a doctor.
Excess doses
When using Rinza tablets (or powder) in large doses, the development of side effects will be observed.
An overdose of the drug occurs when it is consumed in such quantities that it includes fifteen grams of paracetamol. In this case, the person develops anorexia, nausea, accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the stomach. Gastric bleeding, jaundice, hepatomegaly, hepatonecrosis, hepatic encephalopathy, acidosis, convulsions, respiratory failure, liver failure may occur. When using Rinza in powder or tablets in large doses, impaired consciousness and coordination of movements, the attachment of a bacterial infection, the development of sepsis, respiratory failure.
Phenylephrine in a large dosage negatively affects the condition and health of a person. First, drowsiness appears, which is replaced by excitement, impaired vision, blood circulation, coma, convulsions, psychosis can develop.
Chlorpheniramine maleate also in large doses adversely affects the human body. Photophobia, hypertension, tachycardia, hallucinations, a mental disorder develops, and consciousness is disturbed. Respiratory and cardiovascular system disorders may occur.
When consuming large doses of caffeine, headache, irritability and irritability, acidosis, vomiting, respiratory and sleep disturbances, convulsions occur.
According to the instructions for the use of Rinza tablets (or powder), in case of chronic overdose anemia, leukopenia, severe liver disease, pancytopenia, etc. develop.
In this case, treatment involves gastric lavage and sorbent intake. Therapy is symptomatic, the use of adrenaline preparations is unacceptable. With the development of convulsive syndrome give "Diazepam". Also, methionine and N-acetylcysteine are prescribed as an antidote to paracetamol.
How is the medicine stored?
The drug must be stored in a dark, dry place. The air temperature in the room should be from fifteen to twenty-five degrees. Shelf life is three years. After this, the drug must be disposed of.
Additional Information
With the simultaneous use of sleeping pills, sedatives and narcotic drugs, as well as MAO inhibitors, their effectiveness decreases. When using anticoagulants, their effect increases. With the simultaneous use of hepatoprotectors, their toxicity increases.
The likelihood of developing acute pancreatitis increases with the use of ethanol. Perhaps the appearance of nephropathy when taking NSAIDs. When using diuretics and alpha-blockers, a hypertensive crisis develops.
The use of the drug with other drugs, which include paracetamol or caffeine, is not recommended. Glucocorticosteroids increase the risk of developing glaucoma. Barbiturates lower the effect of paracetamol. Ascorbic acid, chlorphenamine and caffeine, on the contrary, enhance its therapeutic effect.
You can not use cardiac glycosides at the same time, since a heart attack is possible.
Recommendations for use
Do not increase the dosage of the medicine prescribed by your doctor. During therapy with Rinza, it is necessary to abandon the use of drugs that have the same active components.
The drug should be prescribed strictly by a doctor in the presence of such pathologies and conditions:
- BPH.
- Violation of the heart.
- Hypertension.
- Impaired urination.
- Productive cough.
You can not use coffee, black tea, alcohol and any tonic drinks during treatment with this product. Otherwise, unpleasant symptoms may develop.
If you have symptoms of a cold for more than five days, you should consult a doctor. During therapy, it is not recommended to drive a car or other complex mechanisms.
The drug affects the results of laboratory tests and the result of doping control.
Cost and purchase of the drug
The medicine can be bought in almost any pharmacy network in the country. You do not need to have a prescription from a doctor for this. But this does not mean that you can self-medicate.
The cost of the drug is about one hundred and fifty rubles per pack of ten tablets. For a package of five bags of powder, you will have to pay about one hundred and ten rubles. In pharmacies, the drug in the form of a powder is dispensed under the trade name Rinzasip.
Analogs
In the instructions for use "Rinza" analogues of the drug are not indicated. If it is not possible to use this medicine, the doctor may prescribe something else that has a similar effect. These medicines include:
- "Terpon" is prescribed for acute respiratory viral infections and fever, pain, pathology of ENT organs.
- Efcabal is often prescribed for acute respiratory viral infections, which is accompanied by cough, pain and fever.
- Fervex is a popular drug in the treatment of influenza and SARS.
- "Niflumic acid" has a similar therapeutic effect.
- "Chlorophyllipt" has a similar pharmacological effect.
- "Decatilen" is an effective tool in the fight against colds.
Reviews
Often "Rinza" is used by patients for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections and other colds. Many say that it’s a drug similar to “Fervex”, which eliminates unpleasant symptoms in a short time. But before using it, it is important to read the instructions or consult a doctor. Also, almost everyone notes that this medication does not cure the disease itself, but only eliminates the symptoms, so it is better to use it in complex therapy.