Tablets "Koldakt": reviews. "Koldakt Flyu plus": application, price

The cold always creeps up at the wrong time, but as soon as its signs have appeared, it is necessary to take urgent measures not to get sick even more. "Koldakt" (reviews say its effectiveness) always comes to the rescue one of the first. He will relieve chills, pain, eliminate the runny nose, swelling and minimize all symptoms of the disease.

Composition, release, form

"Koldakt" refers to combined synthetic prolonged medicines. Contains such active substances as:

• Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride;
• Chlorpheniramine maleate;
• paracetamol.

"Koldakt Flyu Plus", reviews about which are mostly positive, has different forms of release. It is sold in the form of capsules, tablets, syrup and powder. Each type of drug requires a certain dosage, its reception should be prescribed and monitored by a doctor.

So, the capsule is enclosed in an aluminum blister and contains 8 mg of chlorphenamine maleate, 25 mg of phenylephrine hydrochloride and 200 mg of paracetamol. It contains not only active substances, but also auxiliary components. The latter include: talc, ethylcellulose, hypromellose, diethylphthalate, dyes, povidone, purified water, sodium disulphite, sucrose, starch-containing ingredients.

The capsule shell contains gelatin, water, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, propyl parahydroxybenzoate, dyes.

Capsules have the form of gelatinous pills, divided into red and transparent part, contain white, yellow, orange and red pellets. Directed for a long period of action, as microgranules, getting into the gastrointestinal tract, dissolve gradually in it. This process prolongs the effectiveness of the drug to twenty-four hours. In total, an aluminum blister contains ten pills, and the funds are taken for 5-10 days.

Suspension acts, unlike capsules, much faster, but is not designed for long-term exposure. Its action lasts for four hours. The content of active substances in the suspension is much lower than in capsules, therefore, the drug should be consumed more often, namely 3-4 times a day. A bottle in 60 ml is enough for two days.

Powder and tablets "Koldact" have a lower price, in comparison with the capsules, but not so effective. The number of tablets that you need to take a day with the disease, reaches twelve pieces, which is not very convenient and not very useful for the stomach and intestines. Powder is used to treat colds in children who refuse to take pills. It is bred in any drink, be it milk, juice, water and so on.

"Koldakt": pharmacological action

The medicinal preparation "Koldact", which is evaluated as an effective antipyretic, vasoconstrictive and antiallergic agent, is shown to exhibit such properties due to the presence of such substances as paracetamol, chlorphenamine maleate, phenylephrine hydrochloride. It is designed to eliminate the relief of symptoms of ARI and cold manifestations.

Paracetamol is an anti-inflammatory drug. It is used, mainly, for ARVI, namely, inflammation of the mucous sinuses of the nose, larynx, bronchi and other similar phenomena. Relieves pain, inflammation, swelling, redness, knocking out heat.

Chlorphenamine has an anti-allergic effect, removes tear, itching, and stinging in the eye and nasal sinuses. Phenylephrine narrows the vessels, reduces and removes swelling, reduces hyperemia of the upper respiratory tract and nose.

Indications and contraindications to the use of the drug

"Koldakt Flu Plus", reviews about which are simply remarkable in terms of elimination and treatment of cold symptoms, are irreplaceable during influenza, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory infections. Accept it and with painful and feverish manifestations, rhinorrhea.

Contraindications to the use of the drug "Koldakt" (reviews and instructions for use - to confirm this) are several factors:

• Sensitivity to the ingredients that make up the drug;
• Allergy to the components of the drug;
• Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries;
• High blood pressure;
• Diabetes mellitus of any type;
• Excess thyroid hormones;
• glaucoma;
• Serious complicated diseases of internal organs, namely liver, kidney, cardiovascular system, bladder, duodenum;
• ulcer;
• Blood diseases;
• Children's age till twelve years;
• Lack of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.

With caution should take "Koldakt plus plus", reviews about the tolerance of which are predominantly positive, with hyperbilirubinemia, bronchial asthma, obstruction of the pulmonary ways. In people with a deficiency of glutathione, the use of the drug may provoke a serious liver damage.

It is necessary to refrain from using the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Instructions for use

As noted in the instructions attached to the preparation "Koldukt Plus", capsules have a long-lasting effect. They are taken with plenty of water. Adults and children of the age group over 12 years of age are prescribed one pill every twelve hours, the course of treatment lasts up to 3-5 days.

Suspension immediately before use should be shaken. Assign adults and children at the age of twelve years two teaspoons (or 10 ml) 3-4 times a day, children of the age group from 6 to 12 years, it is advisable to give a medication for one teaspoon (or 5 ml) 3-4 times in day.

As an antipyretic "Koldakt" (reviews about it confirm its effectiveness in the treatment of colds) it is recommended to take no more than three days. If after this time the drug does not help, you should consult a doctor for another type of treatment.

Side effects from the reception of "Koldakta"

The drug "Koldakt", whose reviews indicate that in some cases it provokes an increase in blood pressure, can also cause heart palpitations, drowsiness, or, conversely, a violation of sleep. Sometimes after using pills, dizziness occurs, increased nervous excitability, excessive dryness of the eye or nasal mucous membranes, dilated pupil, paresis of accommodation. There is also an increase in intraocular pressure, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, in the area of the stomach. Tablets "Koldact" can cause anemia, rarely - fluid retention in the body, allergies in the form of itching, redness, rash, hives, or angioedema. Very rarely there is thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, a decrease in the level of leukocytes.

A prolonged course of treatment with the drug in isolated cases can be accompanied by hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic manifestations. Methemoglobinemia, thrombocytopenic purpura was fixed.

Overdose with medicinal product

With prolonged use of the drug, an overdose can occur, which in most cases is due to the administration of large doses of paracetamol, which is part of the "Koldakt Plus Plus". The reviews say that if you eat more than 10-14 g, pale skin, sleep and appetite disorders, nausea, vomiting reflex may appear. Increased prothrombin period. The activity of hepatic transaminases also increases. There is and develops hepatonecrosis, liver failure, pain in the stomach.

The most serious consequence of overdose is liver failure, which often leads to encephalopathy, turbulent necrosis, metabolic acidosis. The edema of the brain of the head is provoked and, as a consequence, death. Individuals who combine drinking alcohol and taking capsules can get serious liver damage.

When an overdose of the drug prescribed gastric lavage every six hours. It is recommended to take SH-donators in eight hours after using Koldakt Flu Plus. The instruction states that N-acetylcysteine is administered no later than 12 hours preceding the last dose of the drug.

In any case, with an overdose of the drug, it is not necessary to prescribe the treatment independently, but it is required to immediately call a specialist.

Admission together with other drugs

The likelihood of an overdose of the drug "Koldukt plus" (the instruction confirms this) is increased when taken together with bambitrates, "Diphenin", "Carbamazepine", "Rifampicin", and "Zidovucine" and other drugs that are inducers of hepatic enzymes.

Strengthens the effect of the drug "Koldact" and the simultaneous reception of sedatives, ethanol, various groups of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Simultaneous use of antidepressants can cause fluid retention in the body, dry mouth and lead to constipation. Glucocorticosteroids increase the likelihood of glaucoma.

Paracetamol significantly reduces the effectiveness of uricosuric medicines.

Chlorphenamine in the composition of the drug and when combined with preparations containing furazodide provokes hypertensive crisis, excessive excitability and hyperpyrexia.

Tricyclic psychotropic drugs at times increase the effect of phenylephrine, and in combination with halothane can lead to ventricular arrhythmia. Reduces the effect of guanethidine, which, in turn, increases α-andrenostimulation of phenylephrine.

What other consequences can this drug cause a prolonged use? "Koldakt Flyu Plus" can cause anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other drugs of the coumarin group, and also increases the risk of various bleeding.

Special instructions for the use of the drug

Do not self-medicate yourself and prescribe the drug "Koldakt Flyu Plus." The price (Russia does not produce the drug) is democratic, and besides, it is dispensed from pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. But despite this, the therapist's advice should be obtained before starting any medications, in particular monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

If after the use of the medication "Koldakt Fly" (the instruction, recall, details its correct reception), there is a chill, the fever is high, then you should immediately visit the doctor to determine the course of subsequent treatment. During the entire period of treatment with a drug, it is necessary to refuse the use of alcohol and preparations containing in the composition of paracetamol. Do not combine the drug with sleeping pills and psychotropic drugs.

When examining blood for the amount of glucose and uric acid, it is possible to change the indices when taking medication "Koldact". The use of the drug can not be combined with driving a car. It is necessary to refrain from carrying out hazardous activities that require special concentration of attention and quick reaction.

"Koldakt Flju plus": the price

Russia imports this medicine from India. The manufacturer is the company Ranbaxy. The cost of the drug is quite acceptable and fluctuates around 100 rubles, depending on the place of sale. The drug is dispensed without a prescription and should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C, no more than two years.

Produced in capsules prolonged action, enclosed in an aluminum blister, the drug "Koldakt." The photos below show this.

Analogues of the drug are "Antiflu" and "Teraflu Ekstrutab" medicines. They have in their composition similar operating components, but stand, unlike the "Koldakt Fly Plus", almost twice as expensive. Rinza, Rinikold, Koldreks and others are cheaper substitutes for the drug.

"Koldakt plus": reviews

Therapy with the drug "Koldukt Plus", the price of which is quite acceptable, has caused a lot of positive responses. For many, this is a real wand-rescue wand that allows you to remain in the ranks with the most dynamic way of life. The reviews showed that when taking the drug, relief comes the next day. In some, after ten hours, ceases to perspire in the throat, a runny nose passes, the cough ceases, the temperature decreases. They say that if the medicine is drunk at the first sign of a cold, then only unpleasant memories will remain of the ailment, and serious consequences can be avoided altogether.

There are persons to whom the drug "Koldakt" (the price of the drug pleasantly surprises) is not approached. These people did not see any result, it did not affect the course of the cold. But such reviews are very few. Some say that capsules are ineffective when you are already sick, and note their uselessness at high temperature. Many people do not advise to resort to a medicine without unnecessary need, since, from their words, it contains too much dose of paracetamol. Many complain that the drug often causes drowsiness, in some cases, there was an allergic reaction to the drug.

There is a certain category of citizens who prefer to be treated with already tested medications, such as "Teraflu" or "Paracetamol". They do not understand why try something else when there are already proven medicines.

But, despite this, doctors increasingly prescribe "Koldakt plus" to their patients during the cold, and those in turn, despite initial doubts, are satisfied with the result.