"Coldrex" preparation - instructions for use and advice

Symptoms of a cold or flu are unpleasant and can be unsettled for a long time. They are familiar to almost everyone. This and cough with a cold, and more serious - fever, joint aches, strong weakness. Reduce the adverse effects can be, as soon as possible after starting anti-cold medication. Tablets "Coldrex" can help in this. They help to cope with headache and joint pain, bring down the temperature, relieve the rhinitis and cough. The same action has the syrup "Coldrex Knight". Only it is used before bedtime.

Tablets "Coldrex" - instructions for use

The form. Capsule tablets, two-layer, two-color. On one side is the "Coldrex" marking in the form of embossing.

Composition. The tablet contains: terpinhydrate 0.02 grams, caffeine 0.02 grams, paracetamol 0.5 grams, phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.005 grams, vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 0.03 grams. Auxiliary ingredients: corn starch, soluble starch, potassium sorbate, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, dye and stearic acid.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Symptomatic therapy of acute respiratory and catarrhal diseases (non-narcotic analgesic + vitamin + vasoconstrictor).

Pharmachologic effect. Combined means to reduce the symptoms accompanying colds and flu. The components of this drug have different effects on the human body, so it is effective for eliminating several symptoms. Breathing becomes easier due to reduction of swelling of the mucous membrane and sinuses of the nose with phenylephrine, caffeine has a general tonic effect, and antipyretic and analgesic effect is achieved due to paracetamol. The presence of vitamin C replenishes its deficiency in the body of the patient, which is especially important for flu and colds. Terpinhydrate stimulates bronchial secretion, promotes expectoration. This makes it easier to manifest the disease and prevents the development of complications (sinusitis, otitis).

Tablets "Coldrex" - instructions for use: indications

Manifestation of one or more symptoms of influenza or colds:

• headache;
• chills;
• Elevated temperature;
• Severe nasal congestion or runny nose;
• Tonsillitis, sore throat, pharyngitis, cough;
• Pain in muscles and joints;
• Edema of the nasal mucosa, pain in the nasal sinuses;
• Bronchitis.

Tablets "Coldrex" - instructions for use: dosage

The drug is not recommended for more than five days without consulting a doctor.

Children from 12 years old, as well as adults, are given two tablets up to four times a day. Children, ranging from 6 to 12 years, are given one tablet up to four times a day.

Do not take a single dose more than four hours later.

Do not exceed the dosage.

Tablets "Coldrex" - instructions for use: contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug
• Hyperthyroidism
• diabetes
• Disturbed kidney and liver function
• Severe atherosclerosis
• CHD
• Propensity to vasospasm
• The drug can not be used simultaneously with tricyclic antidepressants, as well as with MAO inhibitors
• It is not recommended simultaneous reception of other funds intended for the treatment of symptoms accompanying colds and flu, preparations for the treatment of a common cold with vasoconstrictive properties, and paracetamol.

The drug does not cause drowsiness, its use does not affect the ability to control technology or a car.

Additional Information

To treat a severe cough accompanied by the formation of hard-to-remove viscous sputum, and also to alleviate and alleviate pain and irritation in the throat for colds and flu, the "Coldrex Broncho" syrup is intended.