As a rule, a cold catches up at the most unexpected and inappropriate moment. Most people with an incredibly fast pace of life just have no time to get sick. That is why when the first signs of a cold appear, it is very important to prevent the further development of the disease and to facilitate the manifestation of existing symptoms.
Currently, there are a huge number of drugs whose action is aimed at combating colds. They not only differ in composition, but also belong to different price categories. One of these drugs is the combined pharmacological drug "Cold", which will help to get rid of unpleasant symptoms of colds and flu as soon as possible.
Read more about the drug "Prostudox". What helps
"Prostudox" - a combined drug with antipyretic, analgesic, vasoconstrictive action and eliminating the symptoms of a cold. The components that make up the drug contribute to the narrowing of the vessels of the nasal cavity, the elimination of edema of the nasal mucosa.
The medicine allows you to make up for the deficiency of vitamin C in the human body, helps to get rid of the symptoms of colds and flu in the shortest possible time. "Cold" helps to eliminate the following symptoms:
- increase in body temperature;
- headache of various localization;
- chills;
- nasal congestion;
- pain in the throat and sinuses.
If treatment is started in a timely manner, it is possible to get rid of the above symptoms in a few days.
Components
It is possible to cope with a cold very quickly thanks to the drug "Cold". Instructions for use, which can be found in the package, contain all comprehensive information about the composition of the drug. The action of "Cold" is due to the components that make up the drug. One package of funds contains:
- 750 milligrams of paracetamol (the main active ingredient);
- 10 milligrams of phenylephrine hydrochloride ;
- 60 milligrams of ascorbic acid.
Excipients that catalyze the action of the drug are citric acid, sodium saccharin. To improve the taste of "Prostudoks" sugar and currant flavor are included.
The drug "Prostudox." Instructions for use
The course of treatment with this drug should not exceed five days.
Adults need to take one sachet of powder every four to six hours. However, the maximum number of drunk servings of "Colds" should not exceed four sachets.
For children over 14 years of age, the drug should be taken one sachet. The interval between doses should not be less than six hours. During the day, the child is allowed to take no more than three sachets of the drug.
It is important to understand that, although the instructions for use in the package of the “Prostudox” preparation contain all the necessary information, only a qualified specialist can establish the exact dosage and duration of the course of treatment. It is strictly forbidden to engage in self-medication even in the case of an ordinary cold.
An overdose of paracetamol, which is part of the drug and is one of the main components of the drug , is possible. After applying 15-20 sachets, an overdose condition occurs, which is accompanied by certain symptoms:
- nausea
- vomiting
- pallor of the skin;
- hepatonecrosis;
- decreased appetite.
In case of an overdose, you should immediately consult a doctor, but it is better to call an ambulance. In case of untimely treatment, a clinical manifestation of a liver lesion is possible, appearing a few days after taking an excessive dose of the drug.
Shelf life of the "Prostudox" is three years. After three years, the use of the medicine is strictly prohibited.
Storage conditions are also prescribed in the instructions for use in the package “Prostudox”. The powder must be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees in a place protected from children and from direct sunlight.
Mode of application
The method of use of the "Cold" is no different from the methods of similar drugs. The contents of one bag must be filled with hot water. Then you need to mix the drug in a liquid. It is allowed to add honey, sugar or lemon depending on taste preferences to improve the taste of the drug.
If the symptoms of a cold after five days have not disappeared, or, conversely, their manifestation has intensified, you must immediately contact a medical institution to prevent the development of complications.
Contraindications
It is worthwhile to carefully study the instructions before taking "Prostudoks." Instructions for use can be found in the packaging of the drug. It is necessary to exclude all the contraindications prescribed in it, which include:
- high sensitivity to one or more of the components that make up the drug, the presence of allergic reactions to them;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- heart diseases, among which it is worth highlighting aortic stenosis, heart attack, tachyarrhythmia;
- diabetes;
- breast-feeding;
- pregnancy;
- arterial hypertension;
- prostatic hyperplasia;
- glaucoma;
- pheochromocytoma.
It is forbidden to take the drug by persons whose age is less than 14 years. In addition, the contraindications include the simultaneous use of other drugs, which include paracetamol. Do not take "Prostudox" immediately after the course of taking inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants. Acceptance of the drug is allowed after 14 days and strictly after consultation with your doctor.
With caution, the use of "Colds" should be suitable for people who have one or more of the following diseases:
- renal failure;
- chronic lung disease;
- blood diseases.
Elderly and elderly people should also be very careful in using this medication, and again, strictly after consulting a specialist.
Feasible side effects
The appearance of side effects after using the drug is possible, but is extremely rare. Side effects of using this medication include:
- nausea;
- vomiting
- change in the parameters of laboratory tests of the patient’s blood;
- abdominal pain;
- heart palpitations;
- increase in blood pressure;
- the appearance of allergic reactions;
- the appearance of rashes on the skin;
- increased intraocular pressure;
- difficulty urinating, urinary retention;
- headache.
If one of the above symptoms appears after using the “Prostudox” drug, you should immediately contact a medical institution for advice from your doctor.
Can I use the drug "Prostudox" during pregnancy
The use of "Cold" during pregnancy is strongly discouraged. It is forbidden to use the drug during breastfeeding. To eliminate the symptoms of the common cold, women bearing a child should give preference to other medicines that will be prescribed by a qualified specialist.
Analogs
Like any drug, Prostudox also has analogues. These include the following medicines:
- Coldrex.
- "Antigrippin-ARVI".
- Feniprex-S.
- "Lemsip Blackcurrant".
- Maxicold.
- Gripend HotActive.
- Neoflu.
- Flukoldeks-S.
- Agicold Hotmix.
But before replacing a drug prescribed by a specialist with a similar remedy, it is worth consulting with a specialist.
The composition of the analogues includes an identical set of components. This becomes clear after studying the instructions for use contained in the package of the drug "Prostudox". Reviews about analogues are mostly positive, but they have a higher cost. That is why people give preference to "Prostudoksu".
Drug cost
"Prostudox" refers to drugs of an affordable price category. A package with five sachets of medicine can be purchased at a price of 131 rubles. This is the average price of the drug. In some pharmacies, the cost of the medicine may be higher, in some - lower.
A package containing ten sachets of Prostudox can be purchased at an average price of 186 rubles. You can buy medicine at any pharmacy in the city, and without a doctor’s prescription. You can also order the drug through online stores. However, it will be necessary to additionally pay for the delivery of the medicine, and the waiting period, as a rule, can reach five days.
Therefore, it is better to purchase a drug during a personal visit to one of the city’s pharmacies. So, a person can study, buying "Prostudoks", instructions for use, reviews and possible contraindications, but also make sure that the shelf life of the purchased medicine has not expired and the drug is usable.
Patient Reviews
Reviews of the majority of patients about the drug "Prostudox" are positive. People note the high effectiveness of the pharmacological agent in the early stages of the common cold.
Encountered negative reviews are most often associated with an advanced degree of the disease. According to people, “Colds” copes well with colds in the early stages, but they manage much worse with advanced colds.
The opinion of experts about the drug "Prostudox"
The reviews of doctors are positive. Specialists note the high effectiveness of the drug. Doctors prescribe Prostudox exclusively to people over 14 years old and not suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Experts note that already 3-4 days after the start of the use of the drug in a patient, the symptoms of a cold become less noticeable or disappear altogether. Doctors prescribe this drug in the initial stages of the disease. In advanced cases, the effectiveness of the drug is significantly reduced, and the specialist is forced to prescribe a stronger antiviral drug.
Conclusion
The drug "Prostudox" in a relatively short period of time has earned the recognition of people due to its low cost and high efficiency. A medicine in a short time helps to get rid of the symptoms of a cold and prevent the further development of the disease.