Rinicold Broncho is available in the form of a syrup. The drug is included in the pharmacotherapeutic group of drugs that eliminate the symptoms of colds and SARS. Active ingredients - ambroxol and guaifenesin - reduce the viscosity of bronchial secretions, making it easier to expectorate. The antiallergic effect is due to the activity of chlorphenamine maleate. The component also relieves itching in the nose and eyes, eliminates lacrimation. Phenylephrine hydrochloride has a vasoconstrictive effect, reduces hyperemia and swelling of the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory tract and paranasal sinuses. The drug "Rinicold" (tablets) includes caffeine and paracetamol.
Indications
The medicine is recommended for the symptomatic treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, colds and flu, complicated by cough with poor sputum.
Rinicold preparation. Instructions for use. Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed when taken simultaneously with tetracyclic antidepressants, drugs containing the same components as the drug itself, in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Combined treatment with MAO inhibitors, beta-blockers is contraindicated. Contraindications include arterial hypertension, convulsive syndromes of various nature, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis of arteries (coronary) of a pronounced course. The instructions for use do not recommend the drug "Rinicold" for peptic ulcer, pheochromcytoma, thyrotoxicosis, prostate adenoma, in childhood (less than six years). Pregnancy and breastfeeding are also contraindications. Caution is advised when prescribing the drug to patients with renal insufficiency.
Rinicold medication. Instructions for use
Syrup must be shaken before use. For patients from 12 years of age, 20 ml (four teaspoons) are prescribed three times a day, up to 12 years - 10 ml (two tablespoons) two to three times a day. The intervals between doses should be the same.
Rinicold medicine. Instructions for use. Adverse reactions
Against the background of therapy, an increase in pressure (including intraocular), headache, tachycardia, drowsiness, dryness of the mucous membrane, appetite disorders, dizziness is likely. A rash, Quincke's edema, itching and other allergic phenomena are likely. The drug can cause pain in the epigastrium, diarrhea, constipation, mydriasis, accommodation paralysis. In rare cases, urinary retention is likely. In children, the drug may cause irritability, anxiety, agitation. In the treatment of elderly patients, confusion is noted in some cases.
Rinicold medicine. Instructions for use. More information
In overdose, there is an increase in the intensity of side effects. Treatment: standard measures (gastric lavage, laxatives, coal). In severe cases, medical attention is needed. It is not recommended to take the remedy for more than a week. During therapy, urine staining may occur. The drug increases the effect of ethanol and sedatives.