Children's Coldrex is a powder for solution preparation. This drug has proven itself in the fight against colds and flu. It is used at the first signs of the disease: muscle pain, fever, runny nose and headache.
Chemical composition
At the heart of this product are three active components: phenylephrine hydrochloride, paracetamol and vitamin C. In addition to the main substances, Coldrex also contains auxiliary substances: lemon flavor, sugar, sodium citrate, colloidal dioxide and food coloring .
Release form
For children there is Coldrex Junior in the form of a powder of a light yellow hue. In contact with water, its color changes and becomes pale green. Sometimes a small precipitate is observed, which does not affect the quality of treatment. The powder is contained in a convenient package weighing three hundred milligrams. In one pack there are ten sachets of the drug. This product is manufactured by the Spanish pharmaceutical company SmithKline Beecham, SA
Beneficial features
Each of the active components has its own beneficial properties. For example, phenylephrine hydrochloride prevents the onset of a runny nose, as it quickly and effectively constricts the vessels of the sinuses of the nose. Paracetamol is a fairly well-known anti-inflammatory drug used to lower body temperature. In addition, paracetamol copes with headaches and muscle pain. Thanks to vitamin C, immunity is strengthened and the body's protective functions are noticeably enhanced. Nevertheless, before giving the child Coldrex powder to a child, all contraindications and undesirable effects should be studied.
Why use
As a rule, this tool is used in the following cases:
- If the child has muscle pain and headache.
- Abundant discharge from the nose or, conversely, nasal sinus congestion.
- The effect of Coldrex is especially effective for sore throats.
- It lowers body temperature and fights chills.
In short, the use of this drug for colds is quite effective. No wonder you can find a lot of good reviews about Coldrex for children. It helps to alleviate the condition of a sick child, and in the early stages completely eliminates the disease.
How to apply
To prepare the medicine, it is enough to dissolve the obsessed powder in half a cup of boiled water. The drink is consumed in a warm form. Its taste is quite pleasant, but sugar can be added if desired. Using honey or other supplements is not recommended.
Since how many years can a child's Coldrex be prescribed by a doctor? This tool is intended for the treatment of children from six to twelve years old. As a rule, up to six sachets are used per day. Moreover, the interval between doses of the drug should be at least four hours. Usually, the course of treatment lasts three to four days. In more severe cases, Coldrex can be used for five days.
The instructions for the use of Coldrex in tablets advise using this remedy no more than six times a day. And in total, you can take only eight tablets per day.
Contraindications
This remedy is not used to treat children under six years of age. And it is also not recommended to take Coldrex in case of renal and hepatic insufficiency. Due to the fact that sugar is present in the composition, this drug should not be used in children with diabetes. A contraindication to use is also a disease of the blood and thyroid gland.
Unwanted effects
In the instructions for the use of Coldrex in tablets and powder, manufacturers warn that in case of an overdose, pale skin may occur, which often appears with too high doses of paracetamol. And also the child sometimes experiences pain in the abdomen and a violation of the functions of the excretory organs. In addition, prolonged use of Coldrex can cause a persistent feeling of nausea and even vomiting. In case of an overdose, vitamin C causes diarrhea, and phenylephrine causes arrhythmia and headache.
Special recommendations
According to the instructions for use, the Coldrex powder is extremely undesirable for children to be given together with Aspirin, Citramon and other drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid. It is extremely poorly combined with antidepressants. The phenylephrine component in its composition can disrupt the stomach and increase the risk of glaucoma. In addition, it adversely affects the state of the cardiovascular system.
If the patient has serious abnormalities in the liver, then before drinking Coldrex, you should definitely go to the clinic and consult your doctor. Perhaps this drug in this case will not work or you will need to take any additional funds. If treatment is required for children under the age of six, then a consultation with a specialist will also be needed to prevent complications.
Storage rules
Children’s Coldrex is recommended to be stored in a dry and warm place at a temperature not exceeding twenty-five degrees. And also the place for the drug should not be accessible to small children and pets. Subject to all storage rules, Coldrex does not lose its properties for three years.
Analogues of the drug
Among the most popular analogues of this product are Teraflu, Flukold, Agikold, Gripautmix and Maxikold. All of them have pleasant fruity aromas and good taste. Their composition is almost similar to Coldrex, which means it has similar actions. In addition, there are cold remedies in which acetylsalicylic acid is present instead of paracetamol.
Flukold for children
This Indian preparation contains paracetamol, vitamin C and phenylephrine hydrochloride. Among the additional components there is a yellow food coloring, sugar, propyl paraben, lemon acid and methyl paraben. It can be used to treat children from twelve years old. To prepare the medicine, it is enough to dissolve one bag of powder in a glass of warm water. The time interval between taking Flukolda powders should be at least four hours. In case of an overdose, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, pain in the liver and diarrhea are observed. In such cases, it is recommended to take a sorbent or rinse the stomach.
Due to the fact that sugar is present in the composition, Flukold is not recommended for patients with diabetes. It does not go well with antidepressants and other drugs designed to narrow the sinus vessels. In addition, in order not to cause an overdose, it is forbidden to take additional funds with paracetamol.
The drug "Agikold"
This analog of Coldrex for children is made by the Indian pharmaceutical company Agio Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It is sold in powder form with an orange flavor and aroma. It contains active components similar to Coldrex. Agicold is recommended for use at the first sign of a cold or flu. However, it has a number of contraindications, among which are: children under twelve years of age, the first and last trimester of pregnancy, as well as the presence of liver, kidney and breastfeeding. Particular care should be taken in congenital metabolic disorders. In addition, if the child has bronchial asthma, it is also not recommended to use this drug.
A solution of the powder is drunk up to four times a day with a time period of six hours. It is highly undesirable to take Adjikold for more than five days. Otherwise, anemia, high blood pressure, blood viscosity, and nervous irritability may occur.
Agicold is poorly combined with antidepressants and barbiturates. In addition, you should be careful not to use this tool with drugs containing paracetamol. It is stored for three years at a temperature of about twenty degrees.
Drymix Hotmix Powder
It has a pleasant light orange tint and citrus aroma. It is also manufactured by the Indian pharmaceutical company Agio Pharmaceuticals Ltd. This remedy has a vasoconstrictor effect, due to which the secretion of mucus from the nose is stopped and, thus, the airways are released. In addition, a sufficiently high content of vitamin C contributes to the healing process and strengthening the immune system.
Doctors recommend taking this powder at the first sign of flu, which usually manifests itself in the form of nasal congestion, headache and muscle pain, as well as fever. It is used similarly to Coldrex. That is, one packet of powder every four hours. Extreme caution should be given in cases of liver or kidney disease. Sometimes a child has a rash and itching on the surface of the skin. In addition, sometimes too long treatment leads to nervous excitability, impaired appetite and general weakness.
"Hotmix Hotpix" is not recommended to drink with some broad-spectrum antibiotics. Store it for three years in a dry and warm place. In one package are five sachets. The drug is dispensed without a doctor’s prescription.
Remedy for colds "Maxikold"
The form of release is also a powder, which has three varieties. In pharmacies you can find Maksikold with lemon, orange and raspberry flavors. Children take the powder no more than four times a day. The time period should be at least six hours. The course of treatment should also not last more than three days so as not to cause an overdose. In case of undesirable signs, it is recommended to take a sorbent.
Among the side effects, a rash and redness on the skin, pallor, nausea, and dizziness are usually observed. Unlike previous preparations, Maxicold is stored for no more than two years. Manufacturers produce two types of packaging in various sizes, in which there are five or ten powders.
Teraflu powder
Very often, parents of children are interested in: "Which is better - Coldrex or Teraflu?". This drug also contains the active substance paracetamol, but in a much larger amount than Coldrex. In addition, phenylephrine hydrochloride and pheniramine maleate are present in its composition. The last component is designed to prevent the occurrence of an allergic reaction. In addition, it enhances the action of paracetamol and phenylephrine hydrochloride. “Teraflu” also contains vitamin C. Of the additional components, flavoring, citric acid, sugar, sodium dihydrate and magnesium stearate are included. It helps to cope with a runny nose, headache and joint pain, as well as with fever. Unlike Coldrex, Teraflu is not recommended for children under the age of twelve.
Patients use Teraflu, one sachet every four hours. Side effects include abdominal pain, nervousness, heartburn, and a skin rash. In case of an overdose, a hypertensive crisis, thirst and stool disorder may appear.
Due to its composition, Teraflu is considered more effective than Coldrex. It contains more paracetamol, and pheniramine maleate is added to its composition. In addition, there are various types of “Teraflu” containing flavors such as apple and cinnamon, raspberries, strawberries and citrus fruits.
The drug "Upsarin Upsa"
This remedy does not contain paracetamol, like previous medicines. It contains acetylsalicylic acid, which is no less effective for colds. In addition, it contains an increased amount of vitamin C and a lot of excipients. The drug is sold in the form of effervescent tablets that dissolve in water. This tool works quickly enough and after fifteen minutes you can feel the analgesic and antipyretic effect.
It is not prescribed for children under seven years of age. The time interval between taking the tablets should be at least four hours. Teens starting at the age of fourteen can take up to six tablets per day.
Due to acetylsalicylic acid, “Upsarin Upsa” is not recommended for people with gastrointestinal diseases, as well as with low blood coagulation. After an overdose, nausea and vomiting very often occur. Upsarin Upsa is stored for three years at a temperature of at least fifteen degrees.
Antigrippin Powder
It contains paracetamol, chlorphenamine maleate and vitamin C. Among the auxiliary components are flavoring, sugar, povidone, sodium cyclamate and so on. In the pharmacy you can find chamomile "Antigrippin" and honey-lemon. As a rule, it is not used to treat young children. Adolescents can use Antigrippin in an amount not exceeding three sachets per day.
Among the side effects are: skin rash, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mucous membranes. It is not recommended to use this tool together with other drugs containing paracetamol. Powder is stored at a temperature not lower than ten degrees for three years.
The drug "Prostudox"
It has a fairly large amount of paracetamol, which is the main component of the drug. In addition, phenylephrine hydrochloride and vitamin C are also present in the composition of Prostudox. Manufacturers added blackcurrant flavoring to Prostudox. However, the color of the powder is completely white. It is not recommended for babies, but older children can take up to four sachets per day. The course of treatment is usually three to four days. Side effects include stomach pain, pallor, nausea, and dizziness. Keep "Prostudox" for three years at a temperature of about twenty degrees.
User reviews
Today you can find a lot of good reviews about the treatment of children's Coldrex. The drink, which is obtained from the powder, has a rather pleasant taste and a light lemon aroma. Users really like the fact that it practically does not cause drowsiness, unlike other similar drugs. Patients usually took three Coldrex sachets per day, and thus they drank all ten sachets in three days. This course of treatment was enough for patients to completely get rid of a cold. If a person is not bothered by a cough or sore throat, then he can be completely cured with the help of Coldrex powder. According to users, almost no one had any undesirable effects throughout the course of treatment. Moreover, the recovery came quite quickly and imperceptibly.
Buyers often think: "Still, which is better - Coldrex or Teraflu?" Both drugs have a fairly long lasting effect. According to users, after using the powder, all the symptoms of a cold disappear for a long time. A person is relieved not only of a headache, but also of a runny nose and a sore throat. In adult patients, blood pressure may increase, causing them to feel dizzy. However, in children, such signs, as a rule, were not noticed. Sometimes customers complain that there is too much paracetamol in Coldrex. Because of this, they do not risk taking the powder more than twice a day.