Tablets at the first sign of a cold

The common cold is characterized by a gradual increase in painful symptoms. In order to prevent its development, at the first sign of treatment should begin treatment. For therapy using various antiviral drugs. This pharmacological group consists of:

1. Specific means and broad-spectrum drugs - inhibit the ability of the virus to reproduce.

• Tamiflu

Antiviral drug that is active against influenza A and B viruses. Contains oseltamir, which in the process of metabolism in the body prevents the release of new viruses from infected cells and infection of healthy ones. Tamiflu inhibits virus replication, reduces its pathogenicity.

• Indications for use: treatment and prevention of diseases caused by influenza A and B viruses in adults and children older than 1 year. Relief of the first signs of flu and cold.
• How to use: orally, pour 52 ml of water into a vial of powder and shake it thoroughly. The finished suspension is taken at 75 mg 2 times a day, the maximum daily dosage of 150 mg. The duration of therapy is 5 days.
• Side effects: nausea, vomiting, headaches, violations of sleep and wakefulness, allergic reactions. Overdose has similar symptoms. For treatment, the abolition of the drug and further symptomatic therapy is indicated.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the suspension, children under 6 months. It is prescribed with special care for patients with unstable serious illnesses, a weakened immune system, chronic pathologies of the heart and respiratory system. Treatment during pregnancy is possible only for medical purposes.

Product form: powder for the preparation of oral suspension of 30 g in vials, capsules of 10 pieces in a blister.

• İngavirin

Drug with pronounced antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity. Ingavirin inhibits the reproduction of viruses at the stage of the nuclear phase, increases the functional properties of interferon in the blood plasma and stimulates the work of white blood cells.

• Indications for use: viral diseases of the respiratory tract, parainfluenza, adenovirus infection, influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial infections.
• Method of application: the drug is taken orally, regardless of the meal. Daily doses are taken in one step, the duration of therapy and the dosage is determined by the doctor.
• Side effects: allergic reactions. Cases of overdose not recorded.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug, pediatric practice, pregnancy and lactation.

Form release: capsules for ingestion of 7 pieces in a blister, 1 blister per package.

• Kagocel

Synthetic drug from the group of interferon inductors. It has antimicrobial, immunostimulating, antiviral and radioprotective properties. Kagocel contributes to an increase in the production of interferon in various cells involved in the formation of the immune response.

• Indications for use: treatment of viral diseases in adults and children over 6 years old. The drug is effective in acute respiratory viral infections, herpes infections, in the treatment of urogenital chlamydia.
• How to use: orally, drinking plenty of food. Adults are prescribed 2 tablets 2 times a day for the first two days with a further transition to 1 tablet 3 times a day. Duration of treatment is 3-4 days. Heading dose of the drug - 18 tablets. Dosage for children is determined by the attending physician.
• Side effects: allergic reactions. In case of overdose, nausea and vomiting, pain in the epigastric region. There is no specific antidote, the treatment is symptomatic, copious drinking.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency. Not used during pregnancy and lactation, for children under 6 years old.

Form release: tablets of 10 pieces in a blister, 1 blister per package.

2.  Immunostimulants (interferon-containing) - have a short-term effect, increase the protective properties of the immune system.

• Cyclopherol

Immunomodulatory and antiviral agent. Cycloferon is a high molecular weight inducer of the formation of endogenous interferon. Possesses a wide range of biological activity. It has anti-inflammatory, antiviral, immunomodulatory, anti-proliferative and anti-tumor effect.

• Indications for use: acute respiratory infections, herpes infection, acute intestinal infections, neuroinfections, viral chronic hepatitis C and B, HIV infection, secondary immunodeficiency.
• Method of application: tablets are taken orally 30 minutes before a meal, washed down with water. With symptoms of a cold, use 2-4 tablets per day. The course of treatment is 10-20 tablets.
• Side effects: allergic reactions. No cases of overdose have been identified.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, decompensated liver cirrhosis, pregnancy and lactation.

Form release: tablets with an enteric coating of 50 pieces in a jar or 10 pieces in a blister. Solution for injection in ampoules of 2 ml, ointment 5% to 5 ml in a tube.

• Grippferon

Immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and antiviral drug for intranasal use. It has a wide range of antiviral action. Active against corona-, rino- and adenoviruses, parainfluenza. 30-50% reduces the risk of complications of respiratory diseases.

• Indications for use: treatment and prevention of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza.
• Method of application: the drug is instilled into the nasal passages of 1-2 drops 3-5 times a day. After instillation, it is recommended to massage the wings of the nose, so that the medicine is better distributed over the mucous membrane.
• Side effects: allergic reactions. Cases of overdose not recorded.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, diseases of allergic etiology. Treatment during pregnancy and lactation is allowed.

Form release: nasal drops in vials of 5 and 10 ml with a dropper cap.

• Neovir

Low molecular weight interferon inducer from the class of acridine. It has immunostimulating, antiviral and antitumor properties.

• Indications for use: prevention and treatment of severe forms of SARS and influenza, herpes infections, viral hepatitis B and C, HIV infection, viral etiology encephalitis. Urogenital pathologies caused by chlamydia. Oncological diseases, radiation immunodeficiency, candidiasis of the mucous membranes and skin, multiple sclerosis.
• Method of application: parenteral and oral. Inside take 750 mg with an interval of 48 hours. For intramuscular use, 250 mg of the drug are used at intervals of 48 hours. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician.
• Side effects: short-term subfebrile reactions, allergic skin rashes, soreness at the injection site.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pregnancy and lactation, pediatric patients, autoimmune diseases.

Product form: 12.5% solution for injection in 2 ml ampoules, 125 mg tablets, 12 and 24 pieces per vial.

3. Symptomatic - reduce painful symptoms, giving the body extra strength to combat the disease. Patients are prescribed antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, fortifying and mucolytic agents. They can be single-component or complex action.

• Antipyretic - are used if the body temperature exceeds subfebrile values, that is, above 37.2 ° C.

1. Koldreks

Combined drug with analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. It is used for flu and colds, eliminates nasal congestion. The medicine is taken 1-2 tablets 2-4 times a day, washed down with warm water.

Side effects are manifested by allergic reactions, palpitations and sleep disturbances. With long-term treatment may have a hepatotoxic effect. Coldrex is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its components, severe impaired liver / kidney function, for children under 6 years of age and at the same time as other drugs which include paracetamol. Available in the form of tablets of 12 pieces per pack.

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   AntiGrippin

Combined drug with anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and anti-allergic properties. Contains three active ingredients: paracetamol, ascorbic acid, chlorpheniramine. Eliminates the painful symptoms of influenza and respiratory diseases, reduces swelling of the nasal mucous membranes and paranasal sinuses, facilitates nasal breathing.

• Indications for use: symptomatic therapy of acute respiratory diseases with fever, sore throat, rhinorrhea, myalgia, influenza.
• Method of application: effervescent tablets are taken orally, dissolving in a glass of warm water. For patients older than 15 years, 1 tablet is prescribed 2-3 times a day with an interval of at least 4 hours. The duration of therapy is determined by the attending physician.
• Side effects: headaches and dizziness, fatigue, disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, allergic skin reactions, disorders of the cardiovascular system.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum, angle-closure glaucoma, prostatic hyperplasia, anemia, leukopenia, severe renal / liver dysfunction. Not used during pregnancy and lactation.
• Overdose: nausea, vomiting, headache, disturbances of appetite and stool, pain in the epigastric region, increased sweating, intoxication. For treatment, gastric lavage, taking enterosorbents with further symptomatic therapy is indicated.

Product form: effervescent tablets for preparing a solution of 10 pieces in a plastic case, 6 pieces in a blister.

3. Panadol

Non-selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent with the active ingredient - paracetamol. Panadol has pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.

• Indications for use: elimination of symptoms of colds, pain syndrome of various etiologies, migraine, myalgia, arthralgia, rheumatic pains, toothache, algomenorrhea.
• Method of application: orally, tablets with an enteric coating are taken orally, and effervescent dissolved in a glass of water. The medicine is taken 3-4 times a day with an interval of at least 4 hours. Duration of therapy is 3-5 days.
• Side effects: disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, anemia, thrombocytopenia, shortness of breath, allergic reactions. Overdose has similar symptoms, symptomatic treatment.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, abnormal liver / kidney function, deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, patients younger than 6 years. Treatment during pregnancy is permitted.

Product form: 12 coated tablets in a blister. Soluble tablets 2 pieces in a strip, 6 strips per pack.

• Sore throat - antiseptic and antimicrobial agents of local action. They are recommended to be taken at the first painful symptoms.

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   Sepprill

Drug with a wide range of antimicrobial action. It is used for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity, the prevention of infectious complications in the postoperative period and after dental procedures in the nasopharynx and oral cavity. Septefril is used for the rehabilitation of pathogenic staphylococcus, candidiasis of the oral mucosa and pharynx.

• Method of application: 1 tablet 4-6 times a day. The drug is resolved to complete dissolution. The duration of treatment is 3-7 days.
• Side effects: increased salivation, which passes after resorption tablets. The drug does not cause symptoms of overdose.
• Contraindications: intolerance to the components of the drug, patients younger than 5 years. Treatment during pregnancy and lactation is possible only for medical purposes, as there is no data on the safety of the drug for the future mother and fetus.

Form release: tablets of 10 pieces per pack.

2. Faringosept

The drug with the active ingredient - amazon. Active against staphylococci, pneumococci, streptococci. Has bacteriostatic properties.

• Indications for use: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, gingivitis, stomatitis and other diseases of the oral cavity and oropharynx, caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug.
• Method of application: on 1 capsule 3-5 times a day. The tablet is kept under the tongue until it is completely dissolved. It is better to take medicine 15 minutes before meals or after meals. The course of treatment is 3-7 days.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug. Cases of overdose and adverse reactions are not fixed. Use during pregnancy and lactation is allowed.

Form release: tablets for sucking 10 mg, 20 pieces per pack.

3. And sown

Antibacterial and antiseptic. Sebidin is used for infections of the oral cavity, throat and larynx, periodontitis, periodontal diseases, gingivitis, chronic recurrent rashes and ulceration of the oral cavity.

1. Method of application: under the tongue 1 capsule 4-10 times a day for 1-3 weeks.
2. Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug. Side effects are manifested by skin allergies and dyspeptic disorders. Symptomatic treatment. Form release: tablets of 20 pieces per pack.

• Cough - expectorant, thinning sputum and stimulate its excretion.

1. Pectusin

It is used for colds with cough. It contains menthol and eucalyptus oil, which, when released into the oral cavity, irritates the peripheral nerve endings and reduces the inflammatory response, facilitates coughing.

• Indications for use: diseases of the upper respiratory tract, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis.
• Method of application: sublingually (keep under the tongue until completely absorbed). For adults and children over 7 years old, 1 tablet is prescribed 3-4 times per day. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the painful symptoms.
• Side effects: skin allergic reactions. To eliminate them, a decrease in the dosage of the drug or its cancellation is indicated. Cases of overdose are not fixed.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, patients under 7 years of age, diabetes, stenotic laryngitis, bronchial asthma, spasmophilia. Use during pregnancy and lactation is possible only for medical purposes.

Form release: tablets of 10 pieces per pack.

2. Mukalla

Expectorant drug with secretolytic and bronchodilator properties. It has a moderate antitussive effect, reduces the frequency of cough attacks and their intensity. Mukaltin softens and envelops the affected mucous, has anti-inflammatory effect.

The drug is prescribed for sore throat and cough with viscous sputum. The daily dosage depends on the age of the patient, on average, take 1-2 tablets 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment of 7 days. The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its components. Cases of overdose and adverse reactions have been identified. Mukaltin is available in strips of 10 tablets.

3. Ambrobene

Mucolytic agent with secretomotor, expectorant and secretolytic properties. Ambrobene reduces the viscosity of sputum and contributes to its removal from the body.

• Indications for use: respiratory diseases with the release of viscous sputum, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, respiratory distress syndrome in newborns.
• Method of application: tablets take 30 mg 3 times a day in the first 2-3 days of illness, and then proceed to the dosage of 1 capsule 1-2 times a day.
• Side effects: allergic skin reactions, increased weakness, headache, diarrhea, dry mouth and respiratory tract, nausea and vomiting. Overdose causes nausea and vomiting. Symptomatic treatment with artificial vomiting and gastric lavage.
• Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the drug, peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer, first trimesters of pregnancy, lactation.

Product form: capsules retard 75 mg in 10 and 20 pieces per pack, solution for oral administration 7.5 ml in 40 and 100 ml per vial, injection solution 15 mg in 5 ampoules in the package, tablets 30 mg in 20 pieces in the package and syrup 15 mg 100 ml vial.

4. Vitamins - at the first signs of a cold and for its prevention, the intake of multivitamin complexes is recommended. The use of vitamin C reduces the duration of the disease. But do not forget that higher doses of ascorbic acid cause irritation of the stomach and urinary system.

Before using the above drugs should consult with your doctor. In this case, antibiotics are contraindicated at the first sign of a cold. They are used if the disease state is complicated by a viral or bacterial infection.