Coldrex for children

Multicomponent drugs are very popular in the treatment of cold and flu. One of the most famous is Coldrex. Different forms of this medication have long been used by adults with fever and other symptoms of ARVI. But is it possible to give such funds to a child?

The range of Coldrex preparations includes the following options:

• Coldrex tablets. They are distinguished by an elongated shape, a two-layer structure and a white-orange color. One pack includes 12 tablets, the content of paracetamol in each of which is 500 mg, phenylephrine in the form of hydrochloride - 5 mg, and ascorbic acid - 30 mg. In addition, 1 tablet contains 25 mg of caffeine and terpinehydrate at a dose of 20 mg. Additionally, the drug includes starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, potassium sorbate and other substances.
• Coldrex Junior Powder. This drug is available in portion bags containing 300 mg of paracetamol each, 5 mg of phenylephrine and 20 mg of ascorbic acid. Inside the bag is a white or yellowish powder that smells like lemon. After mixing with water, it forms a cloudy, lemon-yellow drink. Auxiliary substances of the drug are represented by curcumin, sodium cyclamate, sucrose, and other compounds. One box includes 10 packs.
• Coldrex HotRem Powder. This medicine is also available in packs of 5-10 pieces in 1 pack. The contents of the bags are hot drinks with two flavors - lemon (yellow) and lemon-honey (yellow-brown hue). Such a preparation contains the same active compounds as Junior, but in higher doses: paracetamol in 1 pack is represented by a dosage of 750 mg, phenylephrine - a dose of 10 mg, and ascorbic acid is contained in an amount of 60 mg. Among the additional components you can see saccharin, citric acid, aspartame, flavors and other substances.
• Coldrex Broncho Syrup. This medicine is presented in bottles of 100 or 160 ml of a viscous brown liquid smelling of anise and licorice. Its main ingredient is guaifenesin. The amount of this substance in 5 ml of syrup is 100 mg. It is supplemented with dextrose, macrogol, sodium cyclamate, molasses and other components.
• Coldrex Knight Syrup. It is a clear, viscous green liquid that smells like mint. The drug is produced in bottles of 100 and 160 ml, supplemented with a measuring cup. It contains paracetamol (at a dose of 250 mg / 5 ml), to which promethazine and dextromethorphan are added. Auxiliary ingredients of the drug are sodium cyclamate, aromatic oil, liquid dextrose and other substances.
• Coldrex Maxgripp Powder. This medication contains 1000 mg of paracetamol, 40 mg of vitamin C and 10 mg of phenylephrine per serving, so it is not prescribed in childhood.

The therapeutic effect of Coldrex powder forms is provided by their components:

• Thanks to paracetamol, the drugs lower the temperature and help to eliminate headaches, as well as struggle with painful sensations in the throat, joints and muscles.
• The presence of phenylephrine helps to reduce nasal congestion, which leads to easier breathing.
• Ascorbic acid helps to fill the need for such a vitamin, which increases with influenza or catarrhal diseases.

The presence of terpinehydrate in the tablet Coldrex provides increased secretion in the bronchial glands and its removal from the respiratory tract. Caffeine in the composition of the tablets provides an increase in overall tone.

Promethazine in the composition of the Knight syrup blocks histamine receptors, as a result of which it reduces swelling of the mucous membrane and restores breathing through the nose. The presence of dextromethorphan in such a drug helps to reduce the excitability of the cough center, which results in the suppression of the cough reflex and improved sleep.

Broncho Coldrex Syrup is an expectorant. Gvayfenezin in its composition reduces the viscosity of sputum, so that the mucus is better separated from the walls of the bronchi, and the cough becomes productive. Glucose and molasses envelop and soften the mucous membrane, resulting in reduced irritation and sore throat.

Coldrex in tablet and powder form, as well as Knight, is used to combat high fever, runny nose, nasal congestion, headaches, chills, sore throat, muscle aches and other symptoms of ARVI.

Broncho Coldrex syrup is used in the pathologies of the respiratory organs with the formation of very thick sputum (bronchitis, tracheitis, etc.).

Broncho Coldrex Syrup can be given to children over 3 years old. Coldrex tablets, Junior powder and Knight syrup are prescribed from the age of 6 years. If a child, for example, is 8 years old, it is acceptable for him to give both a tablet preparation, and a hot drink or syrup for the night. But Coldrex HotRem due to the higher dosage is allowed only from 12 years.

Coldrex tablets and powders, as well as Knight's syrup, are not prescribed:

• When hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
• With diabetes.
• With severe liver disease.
• In the absence of the enzyme glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase.
• In case of serious renal pathologies.
• In diseases of blood.
• With thyrotoxicosis.
• With elevated blood pressure.
• With angle-closure glaucoma.

Coldrex can cause allergic rashes, nausea, headaches and other negative symptoms. If they appear, the medication should be stopped and the child should be shown to the pediatrician.

• Coldrex in solid form is administered 1 tablet with an interval of at least 4 hours up to four times during the day. If the child is more than 12 years old, 2 tablets of this medicine are given at one time.
• Coldrex Junior is prescribed to a child of 6–12 years of age at one time in one sachet, the contents of which are dissolved in 125 ml of boiled water. The drug is allowed to cool or add to it a little cold water (if required - and a little sugar). This drink can be drunk every 4 hours, but not more than 4 times in 24 hours.
• Coldrex HotRem is taken in one sachet with an interval of at least 6 hours. To make a drink, the contents of the bag are poured into 250 ml of hot water. During the day, a child over 12 years old can drink no more than 3 such drinks.
• Treatment with both tablets and powders Coldrex can last no more than 5 days in a row. If the symptoms of the disease still remain, you should consult a doctor
• Coldrex Knight should be taken only once a day - at night. A child of 6-12 years old gives 10 ml of syrup, and a teenager over 12 years old - 20 ml of medicine.
• Coldrex Broncho is prescribed to children under 12 for 5 ml at the reception, and from 12 years for 10 ml. Syrup is dosed by measuring cup, which is attached to the bottle. Reception means can be repeated every 2-3 hours.

If you give a child Knight syrup, tablet or powdered Coldrex at a dose higher than that indicated in the instructions, this will lead to nausea, abdominal pain, sweating, pallor, vomiting and other symptoms of poisoning. If the case is severe and the dose is very high, damage to the liver and coma is possible.

Coldrex powder or tablets should not be given to children along with other paracetamol preparations, rifampicin, barbiturates, antidepressants, and certain other medicines noted in the abstract. Broncho syrup is not combined with antitussive drugs.

Coldrex in any form is a non-prescription drug and is sold in most pharmacies. The average price of 10 Junior bags is 250 rubles, Coldrex tablets are 140-180 rubles, and 5 bags of HotRem are about 160 rubles.

All Coldrex medications must be kept at home in a dry place at room temperature.

The shelf life of the Knight syrup is 2 years, and the tablet drug is 4 years.

Broncho syrup, Junior and HotRem powders are recommended to be stored for no longer than 3 years from the date of manufacture.

On the use of Codrex in children there are a lot of good reviews. Moms consider it a good symptomatic remedy to help reduce the temperature and eliminate other symptoms of ARVI. The disadvantages of this line of drugs are often called their chemical taste and high cost.

Coldrex powders or tablets can be replaced by other means used for flu or cold, for example, Maxicold, Colds,Rinzasip and others. They include the same active compounds and help with high fever, runny nose and sore throat.

Other expectorant drugs can be used instead of Coldrex Broncho syrup. Ascoril, ACC, BronchusProspan Codelac Broncho and other medications that affect sputum viscosity and its separation.