The preparation "Koldact": instructions for use
"Koldakt" - a drug that is released in the form of capsulesprolonged action or syrup, which is prescribed to children and adolescents. The main active ingredients are phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride, chlorpheniramine maleate. The drug has anticongestive, vasoconstrictive and antihistamine action, it can reduce the swelling of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract, interfere with the development of various allergic reactions, eliminate lacrimation, itching in the nose and eyes.
The preparation "Koldakt": instruction (indications and method of application)
The drug is prescribed for the treatment of symptomscatarrhal diseases, which are usually accompanied by allergic reactions and swelling of the mucocutaneous upper respiratory tract, runny nose, sore throat, nasal congestion, unpleasant sensations in the nasopharynx. They are also used to treat vasomotor and allergic rhinitis.
As for dosage, adults need to takeone or two capsules per day. Children's doses are set by the attending physician on an individual basis. The following dosages are prescribed in the manufacturer's instructions: children from 12 years old - 1-2 teaspoons of syrup once in 4-6 hours; children from 6 to 12 years - one teaspoon, from 2 to 6 years - half a teaspoon. Take the drug "Koldakt" after eating.
A drug «Koldakt ": instruction (side effects)
In most cases, the drug is transferred verygood, but sometimes there may be some side effects. Among such reactions are headache, irritability, dizziness, sleep disturbance and drowsiness, fatigue, poor appetite, dry mouth, vomiting and nausea, high blood pressure, visual impairment, chest tightness, decreased GI tone and others. Sometimes allergic reactions occur.
A drug «Cobweb": instruction (contraindications)
If you follow the instructions, the abovethe phenomena can appear only in those cases when the given agent is taken in spite of contraindications. Contraindicated drug with increased sensitivity to the components that make up its composition. It is not recommended to take the drug for children under one year, as well as people who suffer from severe forms of ischemia and hypertension.
The drug "Koldakt" during pregnancy should also not be used. The drug is contraindicated in the period of breastfeeding.
Means «Cobweb": instruction (additional information)
With the joint administration of capsules with MAO inhibitors, the risk of hyperpyrexia, hypertensive crisis increases. The drug reduces the hypotensive effect of guanethidine. Incompatible with alcohol.
Cases of overdose are unknown. In such situations it is necessary to carry out symptomatic treatment.
Available in the form of capsules and syrup.
Keep the medicine in a dark place at a temperature of no more than 25 degrees Celsius, away from children.
special instructions
Patients who have a tendency toincrease in pressure, as well as in elderly people, the risk of side reagations increases. If necessary, the dosage can be changed by a specialist. It is important to avoid the management of transport and occupations of activities that require accuracy and attention, since the "Koldact" means affects the speed of the reaction.
With care, a medicine is prescribed forretention of urine, glaucoma, bronchial asthma, epilepsy, diabetes mellitus and other diseases. Many believe that the drug "Koldact" - an antibiotic, but it's not so: it does not contain antibiotic substances.
Attention! Before you begin treatment with the drug, consult your doctor. The given instruction is given for acquaintance with a medicine "Koldact" and should not influence the decision on its reception. Read the manufacturer's annotation.
