Koldakt
Coldakt: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Coldact
ATX code: R01BA51
Active ingredient: phenylpropanolamine + chlorphenamine (phenylpropanolaminum + chlorphenaminum)
Manufacturer: RANBAXY LABORATORIES Ltd., India
Description and photo update: 2019-13-08
Prices in pharmacies: from 146 rubles.
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Coldakt is a drug with anti-congestive, antihistamine and vasoconstrictor action.
Release form and composition
Coldakt is produced in the form of extended-release capsules (10 pcs in blisters, 1 blister in a cardboard box).
1 capsule contains active substances:
- Phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride - 50 mg;
- Chlorpheniramine maleate - 8 mg.
Pharmacological properties
Phenylpropanolamine helps to reduce edema and hyperemia of the paranasal sinuses and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, constricts blood vessels and activates the activity of alpha-adrenergic receptors. Chlorphenamine is a blocker of H 1 -histamine receptors, helps to get rid of itching in the eyes and nose, as well as lacrimation, reduces the permeability of the walls of blood vessels localized in the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract, and prevents the development of allergic reactions.
Pharmacodynamics
There is no information on the pharmacodynamics of the drug.
Pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug are not provided.
Indications for use
- Rhinitis (allergic, chronic, acute);
- Sinusitis;
- Acute respiratory viral infections, influenza.
Contraindications
- Age under 12;
- Hypersensitivity to drug components.
Nursing and pregnant women can only take Coldakt capsules if the intended health benefits of the woman are higher than the existing risk to the child or fetus.
Instructions for the use of Coldact: method and dosage
Coldakt capsules are taken orally.
Single dose - 1 capsule, frequency of administration - 2 times a day (observing a 12-hour interval).
The duration of therapy is determined by the indications:
- Influenza and acute respiratory viral infections - 1-3 days;
- Chronic rhinitis - 30 days;
- Allergic rhinitis - 3-6 days;
- Sinusitis - 6-12 days.
Side effects
During the use of Coldact, side effects such as headache, drowsiness, dry mucous membranes, and arterial hypertension may develop.
Overdose
In medical practice, there are no reports of overdose cases of Coldact. However, it has been suggested that long-term use of the drug at high doses sometimes leads to renal or liver dysfunction. The use of the drug in doses higher than 15 g can provoke acute intoxication of the body, expressed in nausea, vomiting, hepatic dysfunction, pallor of the skin. If unwanted symptoms appear, it is recommended to flush the stomach and prescribe symptomatic therapy.
special instructions
During therapy, patients need to be careful when driving (due to a decrease in concentration and reaction time).
Drug interactions
According to the instructions, Koldakt enhances the effects of hypnotics and sedatives.
The drug is incompatible with alcohol.
Analogs
Analogues of Coldact are: Ajisept, Rinza, Angilex, Aqua Maris, Anginal, Anti-Angin, Vocasept, Hexaliz, Hexoral, Gripkold, Decatilen, Cameflu, Flu Effect, Antiflu, Coldfree, Coldrex, Theraflu, Pharmacitron, Ferv.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Koldakt
Most patients leave positive reviews about Coldact. With a relatively inexpensive cost of packaging, the drug is enough for 5 days, but the improvement of the condition occurs already on the second day of admission: the temperature decreases, nasal breathing improves, and lacrimation stops. The drug helps both adults and children. Some patients note the effectiveness of Coldact in hay fever and allergic rhinitis, which are accompanied by sneezing and itching in the nose. In some cases, there are references to side effects (headache due to high blood pressure, dry mouth, drowsiness).
Price for Coldact in pharmacies
At the moment, the price of Coldakt remains unknown, since it is not available for sale. You can buy its analogues: for example, Fervex - for 273–392 rubles (for a package containing 8 sachets), Coldfree - for 73–103 rubles (for a package containing 9 tablets) or Rinza - for 158–173 rubles (per package, containing 10 tablets).
Coldakt: prices in online pharmacies
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Drug name Price Pharmacy |
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Coldakt Flu Plus capsules of prolonged action 10 pcs. 146 r Buy |
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Reviews Coldact Flu Plus 146 r Buy |
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Koldakt with vitamin C film-coated tablets 10 pcs. 147 RUB Buy |
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Coldakt Flu Plus prolonged action capsules 10 pcs. 178 r Buy |
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Coldakt with vitamin C tablets p.o. 10 pieces. 189 r Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
