Means "Coldact" is used quite oftenfor the prevention and treatment of influenza or colds. Many patients note the high efficacy of the drug. In most cases, the medication relieves the condition, eliminating all symptoms of the disease. Sometimes patients ask the question: "Does Coldwave Plus contain an antibiotic?" According to the information in the abstract, there are no antibiotic components in the medication.
The tool is available in the form of capsules for oral administration.
Medicament "Coldact Plus" instructioncharacterizes as a combination drug. Its action is caused by the components contained in it. Thus, the medicine "Coldact", which includes paracetamol and chlorpheniramine maleate, and phenylephrine, has antihistamine, vasoconstrictor, alpha-adrenostimulating and antipyretic properties.
Paracetamol, being an analgesic (non-narcotic), influences the thermoregulation and pain centers. This provides antipyretic and analgesic effects.
Chlorpheniramine maleate belongs to the groupH1-histamine blockers. This component has antiallergic effects, suppresses signs of allergic rhinitis (a feeling of itching in the throat, eyes, nose, rhinorrhea, sneezing).
Phenylephrine is an alpha adrenergic agonist. The component contributes to the narrowing of blood vessels, reduces hyperemia and swelling of the nasal mucosa, its paranasal sinuses, nasopharynx, reduces exudative phenomena.
Medicine "Coldact Plus" instructionrecommends using it as a symptomatic therapy for diseases (infectious and inflammatory nature) of the upper respiratory tract, complicated by increased body temperature.
The drug is taken orally. Patients from the age of twelve recommended dose - one capsule means every twelve hours.
The duration of therapy depends on the course of the pathology. As a rule, treatment lasts up to three to five days.
Capsules "Koldakt Fly Plus" instruction does not recommend to soften or chew. The drug is swallowed whole, washed down with water in a large volume.
While taking the medication somenegative reactions. In particular, the instruction classifies allergies in the form of urticaria, angioedema, rashes to the side effects of "Koldakt Flu Plus". In addition, the drug can provoke agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, anemia, nausea, epigastric pain. In some cases, there is urinary retention, dry mouth, increased intraocular or blood pressure, sleep disturbance, dizziness, increased excitability.
The drug is contraindicated inhypersensitivity, coronary atherosclerosis (severe), myocardial infarction, suffered for the past six months, aortic aneurysm, angina (unstable). The remedy "Coldt" is not prescribed for arterial hypertension (severe), thyrotoxicosis, alcoholism, angle-closure glaucoma, severe pathologies of the liver and kidneys. Contraindications also include lactation, age up to 12 years, prenatal period.
In case of overdose, blanching of the skin, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, increased activity of liver enzymes are noted.
In the first six hours after ingestion, gastric lavage is necessary. Subsequently, therapy is indicated depending on the symptoms.
special instructions
In patients with alcoholism increases the risk of damage in the liver.
During the treatment period, you should refrain from driving and other potentially hazardous activities.
Before using the drug "Coldact" it is recommended to consult a doctor.
