One of the most common diseases, especially in the autumn-winter period, are flu and colds. Such pathologies should not be ignored. After all, they can lead to quite serious complications. There are many effective drugs that can cope with these ailments. But most often people use powders for colds and flu. What is the reason for choosing this particular dosage form?
Powder Benefits
Anti-cold drugs in this dosage form are the most favorite means of the population. No wonder, because they are able to quickly return the sick person to duty.
In addition, they are very easy to apply. It is enough to pour the selected flu and cold powder with water, and the medicine is ready. What is the advantage of such medicines?
Powders can have the following effects on the body:
- improve general condition (relieve weakness, fatigue);
- relieve the symptoms of a runny nose, eliminate nasal congestion;
- lower the temperature;
- reduce pain in the throat;
- relieve coughs and stimulate mucus production.
The effectiveness and speed of such drugs are dictated by their composition. As a rule, powders against flu and colds are made on paracetamol or ibuprofen. It is these substances that effectively relieve fever and pain.
Drug flaws
These drugs are excellent emergency remedies for colds and flu. Powders allow you to quickly stop unpleasant symptoms if the use of the medicine is started in a timely manner. However, these medicines also have disadvantages.
These include the following factors:
- powders can help only at the initial stage of the disease;
- drugs are not intended for long-term treatment;
- have many contraindications;
- often cause drowsiness;
- does not mix well with many drugs;
- can lead to gastrointestinal disorders.
Indications for use and contraindications
Let's touch on this important aspect before looking at what remedies can help with colds and flu.
Powders are recommended for the following symptoms:
- headache;
- fever;
- hyperthermia (temperature above 38 C);
- muscle pain;
- nasal congestion, rhinitis;
- fatigue, general weakness;
- inflammatory processes.
However, there are contraindications toUsage:
- high blood pressure;
- diabetes mellitus;
- severe ailments of the urinary system and abdominal cavity;
- pregnancy;
- ulcer pathologies;
- lactation period;
- diseases of the blood and the hematopoietic system;
- children under 12;
- individual intolerance.
And now consider the most effective medicines for colds, flu, SARS. The powders below are very popular with the public.
Theraflu drug
This is a fairly effective remedy for colds and flu. Powders "Theraflu" allow you to quickly stop unpleasant symptoms. This effect is achieved due to the medicinal composition of the drug.
Powder contains:
- paracetamol;
- phenylephrine;
- pheniramine maleate.
These components allow you to get rid of heat, high temperature, pain.
However, you should not forget about contraindications. The product is not suitable for the treatment of people suffering from:
- bronchial asthma;
- ailments of the genitourinary system;
- epilepsy;
- chronic bronchitis;
- thyroid ailments;
- emphysema.
For medicinal purposes, it is recommended to dissolve 1 sachet in a glass of hot water. The drink should be consumed warm. The next portion of the medicine can be taken after 4 hours. During the day it is allowed to use no more than 4powders.
Coldrex medicine
Effective cold and flu powder comes in 2 variations:
- with lemon and honey;
- with lemon.
The drug perfectly normalizes the temperature, relieves swelling of the nasal mucosa. It eliminates symptoms of the disease, such as headache, muscle discomfort.
The main substances of the drug are:
- paracetamol,
- vitamin C,
- phenylephrine.
Adults are recommended to take this remedy every 4 hours, but not more than 4 sachets per day. Children from 12 years of age must maintain an interval of 6 hours. And for children under 12 years old, this remedy is not recommended for use at all.
The drug is contraindicated for patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system. You should know that Coldrex has a vasoconstrictive effect.
Fervex medicine
The product is an effective combination drug. In addition to paracetamol, the medicine contains ascorbic acid. The powder allows you to perfectly deal with rhinitis (and even with an allergic form of the disease), pharyngitis. The tool is no less effective in other inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx.
The drug is contraindicated for children under 15 years of age. However, pharmacologists have developed a children's "modification" of this drug. The powder is prohibited for patients suffering from glaucoma and alcoholism.
Drug "Pharmacitron"
This remedy is prescribed for people diagnosed with influenza, SARS, acute respiratory infections, colds. Powders"Pharmacitron" perfectly fight the symptoms of respiratory and viral diseases.
The drug is based on paracetamol. It is he who provides a decrease in temperature and pain relief. In addition to it, the powder contains an antihistamine substance. Due to this, this remedy almost never leads to the development of allergic rhinitis.
The drug "Pharmacitron" perfectly eliminates pain. He can cope not only with headache discomfort, but also with dental discomfort.
Should not take this powder to patients suffering from alcoholism, pregnant women, nursing mothers. Contraindicated remedy for glaucoma, renal failure. It is recommended to refrain from taking this drug for patients who have not reached the age of 6.
Antigrippin medicine
This flu and cold powder has an excellent combined composition:
- paracetamol,
- vitamin C,
- chlorphenamine.
The medicine is very effective in the fight against hyperthermia, runny nose, muscle pain. However, this remedy has a number of side effects. Most often, the powder causes dizziness. That is why during therapy with this medicine, doctors strongly advise not to drive.
In addition to dizziness, patients may experience the following unpleasant conditions:
- fatigue;
- disturbed sleep;
- incomprehensible weakness;
- malfunctioningGIT.
The drug should not be taken during an exacerbation of peptic ulcers. It is forbidden to use the powder in case of severe anemia.
Drug "Nimesil"
The powder has excellent antipyretic and analgesic properties. The medicine eliminates the symptoms of respiratory diseases, influenza. However, these are not the only indications for the appointment of this remedy.
The drug is often included in therapy as an effective analgesic, for various injuries, pathologies of the musculoskeletal system, and headaches. It is used to eliminate discomfort in the postoperative period.
Powder is contraindicated in patients with gastrointestinal diseases, systemic diseases of the kidneys, heart, liver. This remedy is strictly prohibited for people who have problems with blood clotting. This is fraught with serious consequences! The use of the drug "Nimesil" with medicines designed to improve blood clotting can lead to the development of thrombophlebitis.
