In the cold season, everyone is looking for an effective way to quickly deal with symptoms that cause a lot of inconvenience. Most individuals opt for the Antigrippin effervescent medicine. The instructions for use say that there are both child and adult forms of release. The medicine has a complex effect on the body, thanks to its main ingredients. It helps to cope with the very first manifestations of the disease. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, quickly helps to get rid of temperature and eliminate allergic manifestations.
Active active ingredients of the drug for adults
In accordance with the instructions for use of Antigrippin effervescent tablets, the active ingredients are:
- Paracetamol - has a fever-reducing and analgesic effect. Due to the inhibitory effect on cyclooxygenase 1 and 2, as well as the center of thermoregulation and pain, it has a blocking effect on the production of prostaglandins in the central nervous system.
- Chlorphenamine maleate is a blocker of H1-histamine receptors. The action of this substance is aimed at reducing the manifestation of allergic reactions: it constricts blood vessels, reduces capillary permeability, removes redness of the mucous membranes and swelling. In addition, it helps to reduce exudative manifestations, relieves the clinic of allergic rhinitis, namely, itchy eyes, sneezing, runny nose.
- Ascorbic acid - takes part in various redox processes, has a general stimulating nonspecific effect on the individual’s body, and also helps to increase resistance to infections.
Composition and description of effervescent tablets for adults
After reading the instructions for use of "Antigrippin" in an effervescent form of release, we know that tablets come in different specific tastes:
- raspberries;
- grapefruit;
- lemon.
It depends on the aromatic substance that was added to the composition during production.
The dosage form of the drug is an effervescent round-shaped tablet that is slightly flat and has a beveled edge, as well as a dividing strip on one side. Their color depends on the shape of the fruit filler:
- pinkish-lilac;
- white;
- whitish cream;
- and others.
In addition, the tablets are interspersed with dark or light colors.
According to the instructions for use of Antigrippin effervescent tablets, they contain both active and excipients. Ascorbic acid, paracetamol and chlorphenamine maleate are active, pharmacologically active components. As additional acts:
- sodium bicarbonate, saccharinate, sodium carbonate;
- riboflavin-5-phosphate lauryl sulfate;
- lemon acid;
- sorbitol;
- povidone;
- aspartame;
- macrogol;
- flavors and flavor correctors.
Indications, route of administration and dosage for adults
The main indications for the use of Antigrippin are inflammatory processes of an infectious nature, accompanied by:
- pain in the sinuses and throat;
- fever;
- headache;
- nasal congestion;
- chills;
- pain in muscle tissue and joints.
According to the official instructions for use of Antigrippin, effervescent tablets for adults and adolescents over the age of fifteen are allowed to take two to three times a day, one at a time. The drug is pre-dissolved in warm water, in a volume of at least two hundred milliliters. The resulting solution is drunk immediately after preparation. Between receptions should pass at least four hours. The exception is patients with pathologies of the kidneys or liver, as well as elderly individuals. For such categories of citizens, the interval is at least eight hours. The multiplicity of admission in this case is determined by the doctor individually. It is important to remember that the maximum dose that can be taken in one day is only three tablets. In the case of independent use of the drug, that is, without the recommendation of a doctor, three days are taken to cope with the temperature, and a maximum of five days is used to relieve pain.
Adverse reactions
In the instructions for use of "Antigrippin" effervescent, the packaging photo of which is presented in the article, unwanted effects are described in detail. They should be read before use. With all the recommendations of the doctor, unforeseen reactions are minimized. However, the following manifestations may occur:
- anemia;
- feeling of tiredness;
- headache;
- Quincke's edema;
- hypoglycemia;
- hives;
- pain in the epigastric region;
- nausea;
- itching
- rashes on the dermis;
- drowsiness;
- dry mouth
- and some others.
In case of detection of the above symptoms, it is advisable to contact a doctor.
Contraindications, overdose
Another important section, which is in the instructions for the use of Effervescent Antigrippin, is contraindications. You should also familiarize yourself with it before taking this remedy. It is forbidden to use the drug with:
- hypersensitivity to its main and auxiliary components;
- erosive and ulcerative ailments in the acute stage, as well as with their exacerbation;
- hepatic or renal failure in a pronounced form;
- phenylketonuria;
- first and third trimester of pregnancy;
- alcoholism;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- natural feeding;
- angle-closure glaucoma.
And besides, he is not appointed until the age of fifteen. For small patients, there are special effervescent tablets, which will also be discussed in this article. With caution, medication is allowed for elderly individuals and with such anomalies as:
- viral and alcoholic hepatitis;
- hepatic and renal failure;
- malignant diseases in progression stage;
- hereditary hyperbilirubenemia;
- and others.
The clinical picture in case of an overdose is primarily due to the active ingredients included in the tablets. It develops in six to fourteen hours, but the symptoms of chronic overdose will come to light after four, and in some individuals they will appear on the second day. For treatment, the doctor prescribes symptomatic therapy. The main manifestations are discomfort in the peritoneum, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, depression, sleep disturbance. Therefore, you must first carefully read the instructions for use.
"Antigrippin" effervescent tablets: reviews
On the Internet, users leave quite a lot of reviews about the drugs that they used to treat various ailments. The drug "Antigrippin" is no exception. Of the advantages distinguish:
- elimination of heat and runny nose;
- after taking the solution, you forget about the headache for four hours;
- symptom relief;
- efficiency;
- availability;
- convenient packaging;
- easily copes with the first signs of a cold;
- pleasant smell and taste.
Disadvantages:
- does not have a therapeutic effect, but masks the manifestation of the disease;
- many side effects;
- high price;
- can not be taken for a long time;
- short effect.
The use of effervescent tablets "Antigrippin" in children's practice
Before using this medication for the treatment of babies, it is recommended that you carefully read the instructions for use of Antigrippin for children. Effervescent tablets for small patients are allowed to be taken from only three years old. Moreover, depending on the age of the child, the dosage and multiplicity is different:
- from three to five years - it is allowed to take no more than 0.5 tablets twice a day;
- from five to ten years - one piece twice a day;
- from ten to fifteen is also one tablet, but the frequency of administration can be increased to three.
Immediately before taking the necessary dose of the drug is dissolved in warm water, a volume of about two hundred milliliters. It is advisable to use the drug between main meals, the recommended interval is four hours. With identified violations in the work of the kidneys and liver, the interval increases to eight hours.
Children's form of the drug
According to the instructions for the use of Antigrippin for children in an effervescent dosage form, its use is indicated for pathological conditions such as influenza and SARS that occur against the background of pain in the muscles, joints, sinuses, throat, as well as fever and chills. Contraindications and side effects are similar to the drug in the form of an effervescent tablet, used in adult practice. What are the differences between children's "Antigrippin" from an adult? In the form for babies, the quantitative composition of the active substances is much lower, i.e. adequate doses for children are selected. In addition, the auxiliary ingredients added to effervescent tablets for use in pediatrics are significantly less.
Parent Comments
Before using any medicine, including those prescribed by a doctor, parents should read the instructions for use. "Antigrippin" effervescent, reviews collects both positive and negative. One of the main disadvantages is the high price. Of the advantages, the following is noted:
- It helps in the initial stages of the disease;
- has a quick effect;
- improves well-being;
- well reduces temperature;
- copes well with pain;
- relieves the symptoms of a cold;
- pleasant smell and taste, which is important for children;
- tablets dissolve very quickly in water.
What are drug analogues?
In order to choose the right analogs, we will get to know what this concept means. So, drugs are called similar, which in their composition contain different active substances, and also have a different name, but they are united by the fact that they are all indicated for the pharmacotherapy of one ailment. Thus, similar medicines, providing a therapeutic effect, are different in:
- the strength of the therapeutic effect;
- contraindications;
- unforeseen reactions;
- individual intolerance to individual components;
- according to the frequency and dose of administration.
Analogues of Antigrippin
It is important to remember that a similar replacement is the prerogative of the doctor. The most popular or sought-after medicines during colds, except for Antigrippin, are Fervex, Coldrex, Coldrex Hotrem Maxigripp, TeraFlu, TeraFlu extra.
After studying the instructions for the use of effervescent anti-influenza analogues, the following conclusion suggests itself. The composition of all medicines is approximately the same. They contain such active components as:
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) - has a general strengthening effect on the body, contributes to an increase in protective forces.
- Paracetamol - relieves temperature and pain.
- Phenylephrine hydrochloride - constricts blood vessels.
- Pheniramine maleate - struggles with allergic manifestations.
- Chlorphenamine maleate - has a unique complex effect on the human body, while providing an anti-allergic and vasoconstrictive effect.
All of the above medicines contain the substances necessary to relieve unpleasant symptoms of a cold. The amount of active substances in different products is different. For example, “Fervex” contains 500 mg of paracetamol, and “Teraflu” - 325. The largest amount of this substance (one gram) in the medicine “Coldrex Hotrem Mixigripp” according to the information specified in the instructions for use.
Reviews of the analogues of "Antigrippin" effervescent
Consumers leave different reviews about the drugs mentioned above, but basically they come down to the following:
- “TeraFlu” is recognized as the most effective, as it contains all the necessary substances in the right quantities to eliminate colds. It has anti-allergic, restorative, antipyretic, analgesic effect, as well as an affordable price.
- Fervex also copes with the symptoms of the disease, but it does not contain the substances that are necessary to facilitate the breathing of the nose. The price is a bit high.
- Coldrex Hotrem Maxigripp contains a huge dose of paracetamol, which is certainly harmful to the liver, especially in childhood.
Conclusion
It is best to cope with flu-like symptoms, as well as acute viral ailments, can a drug that has a complex effect on the body of the individual, which is, according to the instructions for use "Antigrippin" effervescent. Thanks to its carefully selected composition, it quickly removes nasal congestion, relieves swelling, alleviates the condition and lowers temperature. The pleasant smell and taste will appeal to both small and adult patients.