Seasonal colds and flu from year to year affect a large number of people. Usually, medications that are designed to eliminate these pathological conditions are sold in pharmacies without a prescription. In this regard, many people have a question: "What to choose a drug for flu and colds?" About some of the most popular tools later in the article.
General information
Experts remind that it is extremely undesirable to choose one or another drug for influenza and the common cold. Almost all drugs have side effects, in addition, the mechanism of action and the body's response to the active components may differ in different medications. Today, pharmaceutical companies offer many cold medicines. Preparations are available in various forms: in suspended, encapsulated, tabletted and other forms. Especially popular are solutions for inhalation, syrups and powders. It should be noted that completely safe means do not exist.
Treating colds and flu. Preparations
Among the most popular drugs are medicines such as Zanavimir, Remantadin, Amantadine, and others. These anti-flu drugs are mainly prescribed . Quite often, people get antipyretic drugs. These include, in particular, such medicines as Solpaflex, Panadol, Paracetamol. Quite popular are the so-called express tools. Among them: “Fervex”, “Teraflu”, “Upsarin UPSA”, “Coldrex” and others. These medications quickly improve the condition.
Express Tools
Medication "Teraflu" - a drug for flu and colds, designed to quickly eliminate symptoms, alleviate the condition in a short time. However, the tool has a very impressive list of side effects. Before using it, you must carefully read the instructions. Another medicine for flu and colds is Fervex. This tool has the ability to suppress the development mechanisms of some symptoms. The medicine "Fervex" is considered relatively safe. The tool accelerates a decrease in temperature, eliminates pain in the throat and muscles, aching joints. The composition of the medication contains substances that reduce swelling, facilitate nasal breathing. At the same time, the patient's well-being improves quite quickly, the symptoms of the disease disappear almost completely. The undoubted advantage that this drug has for flu and colds is the ability to take it even for people suffering from diabetes and hypertension.
If the child is sick
What are the common cold remedies for children? Doctors recommend, as a rule, products containing paracetamol. These include, in particular, Efferalgan, Panadol. For elimination of cough, relief of expectoration, Gedelix, Doctor Mom and other medicines are recommended. From the common cold, the most popular and safest remedy for a child is Paracetamol. It is allowed to take it from two months of age. It is preferable to give this medication to children in suspended form or in the form of suppositories.
Integrated tools. Medication "Tsitovir-3"
Among the many drugs used for colds and flu, many experts pay special attention to such a drug as "Tsitovir-3." As part of this tool are present: ascorbic acid, sodium thymogen and bendazole. The medication acts comprehensively according to the principle of the bioregulation method. The mechanism of drug activity is based on the stimulation of the synthesis of endogenous interferon and other factors of the non-specific defense system, to which most pathogens of acute respiratory infections are sensitive. Along with this, there is a stimulation of antioxidant mechanisms that neutralize toxic compounds and accelerate recovery. Means "Tsitovir-3" is available in the form of powder, syrup and capsules.
Component Description
Bendazole helps stimulate the nervous system, has an antispasmodic and immunomodulating effect. This component stimulates the processes of phagocytosis and induces the synthesis of interferon. Timogen sodium is widely used in the treatment of secondary immunodeficiency states. This component, among other things, potentiates the activity of bendazole. Timogen also contributes to the production of interferon. However, this property is less active than bendazole. But due to the combined action of the two components, optimal production of interferon is ensured. During the life of the virus, free radicals are formed that adversely affect the body. Ascorbic acid has the ability to bind harmful products, thereby increasing non-specific protection. According to the results of a number of studies, it was revealed that this component to a certain extent optimizes the activity of thymogen and bendazole. Due to the fact that the “Tsitovir-3” agent contains well-known and effective drugs, the prevention and treatment of influenza are more effective.
Mode of application
The drug is drunk before meals, thirty minutes. Patients from one to three years are shown to take 2 ml of syrup, from 3 to 6 - 4 ml, from 6 to 10 - 8, from ten years - 12 ml. The drug is taken three times a day for four days. Capsules are recommended for patients from the age of six. Dosage - 1 piece 3 times a day. Duration of admission is also 4 days. For the purpose of prevention, the medication can be taken again after three to four weeks. Before using the drug, specialist advice is required. You should also study the instructions.
Means "Doctor Mom"
The composition of this medication contains extracts of the following herbs: aloe, elecampane, ginger, licorice, nightshade and others. The medicine "Doctor Mom" is included in the category of combined mucolytic drugs. The drug has an expectorant, anti-inflammatory and bronchodilator effect. Patients from three to five years old are given half a spoon (teaspoonful), which corresponds to 2.5 ml of the drug. Children from 6 to 14 years old - 0.5-1 tsp. The drug is taken three times a day. Patients from the age of fourteen are recommended for 1-2 tsp. thrice a day. This medication is allowed to be taken during pregnancy. However, he has an age limit: for children under three years of age, the drug is not prescribed.
Medication "Cold Flu Plus"
The product is available in encapsulated and suspended form. The composition of the medication contains paracetamol, phenylephrine hydrochloride, chlorphenamine maleate. Capsules are acceptable for patients from 12 years old. The dosage at the same time - 1 pc. twice a day. Suspension is prescribed from six years. Patients up to 12 liters - 1 tsp., From twelve years old - 2 tsp. The suspension is taken no more than four times a day. The duration of therapy as an antipyretic is three days, as an anesthetic is five days. The medicine has the following contraindications: diabetes, lactation, blood pathologies, pregnancy, hypersensitivity to the components, kidney disease, heart, liver, bladder in severe. During therapy, adults should limit alcohol intake and refrain from activities requiring an increased psychomotor reaction.
Means "Rinza"
As in the medication described above, this drug contains paracetamol, chlorphenamine and phenylephrine. In addition to these components, the product also contains caffeine, which has a stimulating effect on the activity of the central nervous system. Thanks to the action of this component, physical and mental performance is increased, fatigue is reduced, drowsiness is eliminated. Means "Rinza" is prescribed for symptomatic treatment of colds and flu, accompanied by fever, pain and rhinorrhea. The medication is admitted to the reception from the age of fifteen. The recommended dose is a tablet no more than four times a day. Duration of admission is no more than five days. This tool is not prescribed during pregnancy, with diabetes, during lactation. The medication is contraindicated in severe arterial hypertension, hypersensitivity to the components.
Conclusion
Experts remind that the appointment of a remedy for a cold or flu should be carried out by a doctor. It is highly recommended that you do this yourself. If you suspect a cold or flu, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible. It is necessary to visit a doctor if there is a worsening of the condition within a week, pain in the sternum during breathing, fever (from 38 degrees) lasts for three days.