'Coldrex' - instructions for use

A cold or flu is probably the most common disease. You can get a high temperature even in hot summer, for example, having bathed in too cold water. Symptoms of these ailments are very unpleasant and can permanently reduce working capacity: fever, joint aches, headache, runny nose. And, although doctors advise this time to spend at home in order not to get complications, many simply do not have enough time to cheer so. Necessary and urgent cases, work requires activity. Therefore, drugs are now so popular that they can help cope with these symptoms or at least reduce them. One of them - "Coldrex" - is produced in the form of tablets, and in the form of powder, soluble in hot water.

"Coldrex" - instruction

Dosage form. Pills.

International name. Coldrex.

Composition. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is 5 milligrams, terpinhydrate is 20 milligrams, paracetamol is 500 milligrams, vitamin C is 30 milligrams, caffeine is 25 milligrams. Additional substances: starch, potassium sorbate, povidone, dye yellow, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearic acid, talc. Also there are tablets "Coldrex Powders", which do not contain terpinhydrate and caffeine.

"Coldrex" - instruction: action

It is a combined, synthetic drug that has antipyretic, analgesic (analgesic) and anti-inflammatory effects. Helps to eliminate or reduce nasal congestion, facilitates breathing due to the presence of phenylephrine. And the use of caffeine and vitamin C prevents the development of the disease and the appearance of complications. The drug does not cause drowsiness.

"Coldrex" - instruction: testimony

Various colds, flu, headache, nasal congestion, chills, pain in the paranasal sinuses and in the throat, joint and muscle pain.

"Coldrex" - instruction: dosage

Children over the age of twelve and adults take two tablets two to four times a day, observing the interval between meals at four o'clock. Within a day is recommended to take no more than eight tablets. Children from six to twelve years inclusive take one tablet after four hours. The daily dose does not exceed four tablets. Children under the age of six are not recommended to use the drug without prescribing a doctor.

It is undesirable to exceed the prescribed dosage.

The independent reception of "Koldreks" is allowed up to three days. If it becomes necessary, after this period it is recommended to consult a doctor.

"Coldrex" - contraindications

- Hyperthyroidism, heart disease, diabetes mellitus.

- Individual intolerance of the constituents of the drug.

- Impaired kidney or liver function.

- Various ailments associated with diseases of the blood system.

- Thyrotoxicosis, arterial hypertension.

- It is not recommended to take "Coldrex" together with MAO inhibitors, as well as tricyclic antidepressants. And also with other paracetamolosoderzhaschimi drugs, as this leads to an overdose of paracetmol.

"Koldreks" - overdose and side effects

This drug is usually well tolerated. In some cases, there may be minor side effects in the form of headaches, allergic reactions, nausea.

In case of an overdose, the following symptoms may appear: vomiting, nausea, sweating, stomach pain, cardiac arrhythmias, pale skin. In especially severe cases, a coma can develop . In this case, it is necessary to do gastric lavage and conduct symptomatic therapy.

Powder "Coldrex"

This drug has the same effect as tablets. It acts faster, because before consumption it dissolves in hot water and is better absorbed. There are several types of Koldreks powders: Coldrex Junior, Koldrex Hotemon Lemon, Koldreks MaxGrip Lemon. You can choose the most suitable for yourself.