Best medications for treatment of Airway Allergy + Common cold

 

1. AKEROL 

Indications:

Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria, Allergic conjunctivitis

Side effects:

• Headache, fever, irritability, diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, cough

Dosage/How to use:

Adult and adolescentst(>12 years): 1 tablet/day

Children:

1-5 years 2.5 ml/day

6-11 years: 5 ml /day

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP(Except RAMA) and Consultants.

2. LOREZE

Solubilized form of Loratidine

Indications:

Runny nose, Itching of the nose, Sneezing, Itching of the throat, Watery/itchy eyes, Itching in ears, skin rashes 

Precautions:

Loreze is not suitable for children under 30 kg of wt or Pregnancy 

Dosage/How to use:

Adult and adolescents(>12 years): 1 tablet/day

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

3. SINAREST VAPOCAPS

Inhalant capsules with Camphor 25 mg, Chlorothymol 5 mg, Eucalyptol 125mg, Terpineol 120 mg, Menthol 65 mg.

Indications:

Runny nose, Itching of the nose, Sneezing, Itching of the throat, Watery/itchy eyes, Itching in ears, skin rashes.

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Use:

Can be applied on Kerchief/Hand Tissue

It can be sprinkled on pillows, night garments & blankets, etc.

Steam inhalation by putting in hot water.

Safety:

Safe in children and pregnancy

Dosage/How to use:

Any time of the day during the day or night as needed.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

4. SINAREST/SINAREST-PD NASAL DROP

Oxymetazoline hydrochloride USP 0.5mg/ml

Indications:

Runny nose, Itching of the nose, Sneezing, Itching of the throat, Watery/itchy eyes, Itching in ears, skin rashes 

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Safety:

Safe in children and pregnancy

Dosage/How to use:

Sinarest nasal drop:

Adults dose is 2-3 drops into each nostril 2 times a day. 

For children above 12 years, the dose is 1 drop into each nostril 2 times a day.

Sinarest-PD nasal drop :

Used for children below 6 years.

The usual dose is 1 drop into each nostril 2-3 drops into each nostril 2 times a day. 

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

4. COLDAREST

Phenylephrine 5 mg + Chlorpheniramine maleate 2mg + Paracetamol 500 mg + Caffeine 30 mg

Used for Flu & Common cold tablets

Indications:

Relieves nasal congestion

Reduce the intensity of running nose

Reduce the intensity & frequency of sneezing

Safety:

Not safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding

Dosage/How to use:

Adult and adolescents(>12 years): 1 tablet,3-4 times daily.

Children 6-12 years: 1/2 tablet,3-4 times daily.

Children 2-6 years: 1/4 tablet,3-4 times daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

5. DESLOR TABLET/SYRUP

Desloratadine

Indications:

Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria, Allergic conjunctivitis

Contraindications:

Better not to use in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Side effects:

• Headache, fever, irritability, diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, cough

Dosage/How to use:

Oral dosage form (Tablets):

Adult and children>12 years: 5 mg ( One tablet) daily

Oral dosage form (Syrup):

Adults and children>12 years: 10 ml daily

Children 6-11 years: 5 ml daily

Children 4-5 years: 2.5 ml daily

Children < 4 years: Not recommended

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

6. FEVAROL

Phenylephrine 2.5mg + Chlorphenamine 1mg + Paracetamol 125 mg 

Indications:

Fever, Runny nose, Itching of the nose, Sneezing, Watery/itchy eyes, Itching in ears, headache

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Syrup:

Children < 1 year: 2.5 ml 3 times  per day 

Children of 1 to 5 years: 5 ml 3 times  per day 

Children above 5 years: 10 ml 3 times per day 

Tablets:

Adults: 1 tablet 3 times per day.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

7. BUTO-ASTHMA

Inhaler/aerosol

Salbutamol 2mg. Each actuation delivers 100 mcg of salbutamol

Indications:

To suppress asthma attacks for fast recovery of acute bronchospasm.

Contraindication

Administer care in patients with hypertension, cardiac failure, or thyrotoxicosis

Not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Adults:

For immediate relief use One or Two puffs

In chronic or preventive treatment use Two puffs 3 to 4 times per day

For effort-induced asthma use two puffs before activity

Children:

For immediate relief use One puff

In chronic or preventive treatment use one puff 3 to 4 times per day

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

8. FEBRILEX

Indications:

Fever, Rhinorrhea, Headache, Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria, Allergic conjunctivitis

Contraindications:

It is not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Syrup 

Children between 6-12 years get 5 to 10ml,3 - 4 times daily

Children above 12 years get 15 ml, 3-4 times daily

Syrup Junior

Children between 2-6 years get 5ml,3 - 4 times daily

Children between 6-12 years get 5-10ml,3 - 4 times daily

Children above 12 years get 10 ml, 3-4 times daily

Tablets

Adults and Adolescents get 1 tablet 2-4 times a day 

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

9. RINOMAR TAB

Pseudoephedrine

Indications:

Nasal decongestant

Side effects:

• Nosebleed, irritability, headache, myalgia, dizziness

Contraindications:

Not contraindicated in the first trimester of  pregnancy, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

1 tab 2 to 3 times daily

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

10. SINUTAB

Pseudoephedrine + Paracetamol

Indications:

Nasal decongestant

Side effects:

• Nosebleed, irritability, headache, myalgia, dizziness

Contraindications:

It is not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy, But consult your Doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

one to two tablets  3 to 4 times daily

 Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

11. FERVEX SACHET

Paracetamol 500mg, ascorbic acid 200mg, phenylamine maleate 250mg 

Indications:

Common cold, Rhinopharyngitis, Influenza, Rhinorrhea, Headache, Allergic rhinitis, sneezing, headache, fever.

Contraindications:

Children under 15 years of age

Allergy, Glaucoma

It is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but consult your doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

Adults> 15 years: 1 sachet 2 to 3 times per day. 

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

12. APFLU SYRUP

Paracetamol 120mg, Chlorpheniramine maleate 0.5mg, Vitamin C 50 mg.

Flour: Delicious mango flour.

Indications:

Common cold, Rhinopharyngitis, Influenza, Rhinorrhea, Headache, Allergic rhinitis, sneezing, headache, fever.

Contraindications:

Children under 15 years of age

Allergy, Glaucoma

It is not contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but consult your doctor first before use

Dosage/How to use:

01 – 02 Years: 5 ml X 4 times daily· 

02 – 08 Years: 10 ml X 4 times daily·

08 – 10 Years: 15 ml X 4 times daily·

10 – 12 Years: 20 ml X 4 times daily.

Availability:

Available on: All insurances.

Prescription: GP and Consultants.

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