Coldact Flu Plus. Price, instructions for use, analogues, from which it helps, reviews

Medical product Coldakt Flux Plus helps to relieve colds. Its advantages lie in a quick onset of action and a long lasting effect.

This makes it easy to get rid of symptoms and forget about the disease for a certain time. The effectiveness of the remedy is confirmed by numerous reviews of people who have experienced it on themselves, and the affordable price of the drug makes it even more attractive.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies, drug price

In the composition of the medication there are no components with an overly powerful effect on the body. Therefore, it is not necessary to present a prescription from a doctor to a pharmacist to purchase a medicine.

Despite this, the manufacturers of the drug recommend consulting a specialist to determine the degree of its safety for a particular organism. This is primarily due to the fact that the drug has a large number of contraindications. If they are not taken into account when choosing a medicine, the risk of deterioration of the condition and the development of complications increases.

In addition, the capsules contain substances that can cause side effects. With an illiterate use of the drug, the likelihood of their manifestation becomes higher. This can lead to both a slight deterioration in the patient's condition, and to serious disorders in the body, the development of various diseases.

To avoid negative consequences, it is important to consult a doctor and make sure that the medication is safe for a specific person. Taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient, the specialist will determine the possibility of taking the drug and the dosage.

The cost of a medicinal product varies depending on the place of purchase. So, in pharmacies in the capital and large cities of Russia, the price for one package of Koldakt reaches 250 rubles. The price of a medicine in the country ranges from 150 to 225 rubles.

Composition, release form

As with most other antipyretics, paracetamol is the main active ingredient here. It is a common pain reliever that relieves pain in different parts of the body. (head, throat, muscles), reduces body temperature, slows down the course of inflammatory processes in the body. One capsule contains about 200 mg of this component.

Coldact Flu Plus, the price of which is justified by the high efficiency of the drug, also includes phenylephrine. This component is an agent that constricts blood vessels.

Thanks to the activity of the substance in the body, the feeling of nasal congestion and runny nose disappears, the degree of puffiness decreases, the mucous membranes return to their usual, healthy state. In the preparation, the component is contained in the form of hydrochloride. Its amount reaches 25 mg per capsule.

The third active ingredient is chlorphenamine. Due to its antihistaminic properties, it is often present in medications aimed at eliminating allergy symptoms.

The component eliminates currents from the eyes and nose, accompanying colds, relieves swelling, fights itching in the mucous membranes. For the manufacture of Coldact, the substance is used in the form of a maleate. Its content is 8 mg per dose.

In production, auxiliary components are also used, which may differ depending on the form of release. Their main function is to preserve the properties of active substances, giving them the desired appearance, color and smell.

The drug is available in two forms. The most common of these are capsules. They are sealed in a blister (10 pieces each). One half of the item is red, the other is transparent, through which small balls of red, white and yellow shades are visible.

Each capsule has a gelatinous shell that dissolves easily upon penetration into the organs of the digestive system. They are sold in blue boxes made of cardboard. One package can contain from 1 to 10 blisters.

Another possible form of release is suspensions. They are a 60 ml tinted glass bottle. The drug is a yellow-orange solution with a fruity odor. It comes with a special plastic spoon used to determine the dose. The medicinal product is packed in a cardboard box.

Principle of operation and efficiency

Active substances enter the body in the form of a capsule or suspension and are absorbed into the bloodstream through the organs of the digestive tract. Carrying along with it through the human body, they begin their activity to eliminate the signs of ARVI.

Paracetamol has an effect on the general condition of the body, reducing its temperature to normal. The component penetrates into the affected areas, relieving painful sensations.

Coldact Flu Plus, the price of which is equal to the effectiveness of the medication, also penetrates into the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose. Phenylephrine and chlorphenamine have a significant effect on them. Both active substances help to reduce edema and eliminate inflammation.

Phenylephrine exhibits vasoconstrictor properties, thereby relieving a person from nasal congestion and rhinitis. Chlorphenamine eliminates tearing and sneezing. It also helps to relieve itchy eyes and nose.

The action of the medication lasts up to 12 hours. The effect of taking the drug occurs within the first 10-30 minutes. The patient has a gradual decrease in temperature, relief of breathing, the disappearance of puffiness.

In addition, after taking the drug, the level of activity rises, since the active ingredients stop the soreness in the body and the accompanying fatigue. Thus, taking one capsule helps to forget about the presence of the disease for half a day and significantly alleviate its course.

Indications for use

The main purpose of the drug is to combat the symptoms that accompany colds. Therefore, the drug is recommended for use in the presence of an acute respiratory viral infection in the body.

It is prescribed for the following types of infection:

• rhinovirus;
• flu;
• metapneumoviral;
• adenoviral;
• bocavirus;
• parainfluenza;
• reoviral;
• respiratory syncytial;
• enteroviral.

The medication is used mainly for symptomatic treatment, that is, to eliminate unpleasant symptoms that occur during diseases and to alleviate the patient's condition. By itself, Coldact does not eliminate the cause and does not fight the infection - the immune system does this. Therefore, in severe forms of diseases caused by ARVI, it is important to combine it with taking medications that prevent the growth and spread of viruses.

As a remedy for symptomatic therapy, capsules help get rid of the following conditions:

• high temperature;
• headache;
• rhinorrhea;
• chills;
• fatigue;
• soreness in joints or muscles;
• lacrimation;
• sneezing;
• a sore throat;
• itching of the mucous membranes.

Thus, the medication can be used as both an antipyretic and an anesthetic. It effectively normalizes the condition of a patient with ARVI, however, before starting use, it is best to seek advice from a therapist.

Contraindications and adverse reactions

Coldakt Flu Plus, the price of which corresponds to the quality, has a large list of contraindications. It is possible to independently prescribe it for the treatment of symptoms of a cold only when a person is absolutely sure of his state of health. In the presence of various chronic and acute diseases, it is important to consult with a specialist before purchasing the drug.

It is forbidden to use the drug if a person has problems with the following organs:

• pancreas;
• blood vessels;
• eyes;
• organs of the digestive tract (stomach, intestines);
• a heart;
• liver;
• prostate;
• bladder;
• kidneys;
• thyroid.

In the presence of any diseases affecting the cardiovascular, digestive, urinary system, you should consult a doctor. He will help determine how safe the medication is for the patient's health and will prescribe a specific dose.

It is worthwhile to beware of taking the drug for people with allergies to the substances that are in the composition. The drug is prescribed with caution to persons suffering from bronchial asthma.

You cannot take the medication without first consulting a specialist with congenital hyperbilirubinemia and related diseases, for example, Gilbert's syndrome. Careful use of the drug is suitable if the patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

It is forbidden to use the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, since particles of active substances can be released along with it. Children can use suspensions from 6 years old, and capsules from 12.

Studies have shown that taking Coldact can sometimes cause side effects. In this case, there is a sharp increase in blood pressure, excitability and palpitations. Sleep disturbances such as insomnia are possible.

Often, people taking the drug complain of dizziness, nausea, and lack of appetite. With the illiterate use of the drug, symptoms such as dry mucous membranes, anemia, and paresis of accommodation may occur.

In rare and very rare cases, patients are faced with the following phenomena:

• retention of urine;
• thrombocytopenia;
• itching;
• agranulocytosis;
• angioedema;
• leukopenia;
• skin rash;
• hives.

If the course specified in the instructions or the course recommended by the doctor is not followed, the drug begins to have a nephro- and hepatotoxic effect on the body, poisoning the kidneys and liver.

How to use the medicine correctly

Coldakt Flu Plus, the price of which is justified by its quality and efficiency, can be used exclusively by adults and children who have reached a certain age. So, the use of a suspension as a remedy for the treatment of ARVI symptoms is possible from the age of 6.

At this age, children are prescribed a dose of the drug equal to a teaspoon (about 5 ml). Reception is carried out several times a day in accordance with the doctor's recommendations or the child's well-being, but not more than 20 ml per day.

Upon reaching the age of 12, children are prescribed an adult dose - 10 ml of syrup. For effective treatment, it is necessary to take up to 40 ml of solution per day, while dividing the indicated amount into 3-4 doses.

Before using the medication, it is important to shake it up so that the precipitate that has formed disappears. The use of the drug does not depend on a person's diet, so it can be carried out both before and after meals.

The use of capsules is allowed only after 12 years. The dose is equal to one capsule. It is taken regardless of food intake with a small amount of pure water. The action of the drug lasts for 12 hours. In this regard, the maximum daily dose set by the manufacturers is 2 capsules.

The time for taking the drug is strictly limited. If it is used as an antipyretic agent, the course of treatment is no more than 3 days. When using a medication to eliminate pain, an increase in this value is allowed up to 5 days.

special instructions

The use of Coldact has a number of features that must be considered before purchasing it.

So, for example, it is not allowed to use it simultaneously with other drugs, the action of which is based on the properties of paracetamol. This enhances the effect of both medicines and the manifestation of side effects, symptoms of overdose, which is fraught with complications and the development of serious diseases.

You can not combine the drug with alcohol in order to avoid intoxication of the body. It is not recommended to use capsules or suspensions if a person is undergoing treatment at the same time. drugs that slow down the formation of monoamine oxidase, that is, the so-called inhibitors MAO.

It is best to refrain from taking antipyretic when using drugs that affect the nervous system, which have a psychotropic effect. These include tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and other medications.

Coldact Flu Plus, which is attractive due to its fast action and reasonable price, is absorbed into the bloodstream. Because of this, it is not recommended to take it 1-2 days before taking tests to determine the level of uric acid and glucose. While using the medication, it is worth giving up driving and other activities that require attention and concentration.

If a person has a fever, chills and other signs of fever, despite the regular intake of the drug, it is necessary to seek the help of a specialist.

Interaction with other drugs

It is not recommended to use the drug simultaneously with the following types of medicines:

• barbiturates;
• rifampicin;
• diphenin;
• zidovudine;
• carbamazepine.

This is due to the fact that they have the property of stimulating the production of microsomal enzymes present in the liver. Paracetamol also has a powerful effect on this organ. The combination of these two drugs significantly increases the risk of liver damage and failure.

You should refrain from Coldact when treating with medications that affect the human nervous system (antidepressants, antipsychotics). When combined with paracetamol, they increase the risk of side effects such as dry mouth, stool and urinary problems.

Do not use the drug in conjunction with guanethidine. Paracetamol almost completely neutralizes its effect on the body. At the same time, the contact of guanethidine with phenylephrine contributes to the fact that the alpha-adrenostimulating activity of the latter is significantly enhanced.

You should also be wary of the following substances and drugs:

• ethanol;
• glucocorticoids;
• furazolidone;
• sedatives;
• uricosuric;
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors;
• tricyclic antidepressants.

Their interaction with the active ingredients of Coldact leads to side effects and affects the effectiveness of the drugs.

Storage conditions and periods

The medicinal product is capable of retaining its properties for 2 years from the date of manufacture. After this time, it must be disposed of. It is prohibited to use an expired medication, as it can seriously affect your health.

In order not to have to throw away the drug ahead of time, it is important to provide it with suitable storage conditions. It should be located in a place protected from sunlight and warmed up to a temperature no higher than 25^OWITH. It is necessary to store the product where children cannot penetrate, in order to prevent cases of accidental use of Coldact by them.

Analogs

The following products are suitable as a replacement for the drug:

Name	Compound	Release form	Price in rub.
Teraflu Extra	Paracetamol, pheniramine, phenylephrine.	Powder	340
Rinza	Caffeine, phenylephrine, paracetamol, chlorphenamine.	Pills	150
Antigrippin-anvi	Acetylsalicylic and ascorbic acids, rutoside.	Capsules	120
RiniCold	Caffeine, paracetamol, chlorphenamine, phenylephrine.	Pills	110
AnviMax	Rimantadine, ascorbic acid, paracetamol.	Capsules	210

Coldakt Flu Plus has an analgesic and antipyretic effect. It is distinguished by its fast and long-lasting action, thanks to which the cold proceeds imperceptibly, as well as at an affordable price. This makes it the best among the many analogues.

Author: Olga Eisen

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