When the flu comes, that makes us feel unwell and we just want to be in bed. Surely you have heard several times that the flu in many cases heals itself but there are ways to calm these symptoms. Here is what to take for the flu and thus cure it in an easy way: Antitussives: it is normally taken in pills or syrup, but it can also go together with anti-flu drugs such as dextromethorphan. Analgesics: ibuprofen, aspirin or paracetamol help us calm the flu and also the general discomfort we have. Antihistamines: although we relate them to allergic treatments, they are also used for catarrhal and flu processes. It comes in handy if we have congestion, runny nose and sneezing. We can find them in many anti-flu medications (Bisol grip, Frenadol, Desenfriol, Aspirin Complex, Couldina, Calm grip). They can make you sleepy, so driving is not recommended if you are undergoing anti-flu treatment. Home Remedies: scientifically they do not have favorable tests, but they help us to feel better. Drink plenty of fluids (broths, juices, infusions, honey with lemon…). And above all, resting will make us pass the flu without problems.
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Do flu medicines really cure the flu? Flu medicines are a set of drugs to attack the symptoms and not what causes the flu. Cold or flu have viral origin and so antibiotics should not be used for treatment.
Do flu medicines really cure the flu?
Flu medicines are a set of drugs to attack the symptoms and not what causes the flu. Cold or flu have viral origin and so antibiotics should not be used for treatment.
Are cold and flu the same?
This is the first thing we should ask ourselves when we are starting with discomfort. The cold is carried in a better way. We will always have sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes and sometimes the throat can also be affected. If it is the flu, apart from the symptoms of a cold, we will also have a headache, fever and muscle pain and the discomfort will be greater.
What composition does an antiflu have?
Analgesic is to calm fever and reduce pain (acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen or paracetamol). Decongestant will remove congestion from the nose (phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine). Antihistamine (chlorphenamine).
The most commonly used anti-influenza
Almost all laboratories make anti-flu drugs with paracetamol (Frenadol, Bisolgrip, Pharma grip, Gelocatil Gripe, Vinci grip or Couldina). Bisolfren is a new flu medicine in recent years that contains ibuprofen.
Are “forte” anti-flu really stronger?
It seems that when we read “forte” we already feel better, but the difference is that these anti-flu medications carry more doses of pain reliever (instead of 650mg of paracetamol, they carry 1000mg).
Do I take the flu in capsules or sachets?
The difference is in the composition rather than the pharmaceutical form. The envelopes carry more doses of paracetamol compared to the capsules. In some cases, the capsules must be taken two at a time.
Is the best medicine for the flu Frenadol?
The best anti-flu medicine will depend on each sick person, although it is true that Frenadol Complex has everything to be a good anti-flu medicine. It contains dextromethorphan which certainly makes a difference as it is antitussive.
Do all cold medicines make you sleepy?
Most anti-flu medications can cause drowsiness as they contain chlorpheniramine. But there are also those that do not have this component, such as the Pharma grip Duo. It dissolves in the mouth directly without the need for water.
Are their anti-flu syrups?
There are some syrups that only fight mucus and may be suitable for catarrhal processes such as Mucolytic Bisolvón, Iniston Mucus or Mucosan.
Does our blood pressure rise if we take drugs for the flu?
Normally, flu medicines contain phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine, which are compounds that possibly increase the tension in the arteries and therefore this means that hypertensive people are not advised to take them.
Can pregnant women take antiflu?
Until otherwise indicated, pregnant women can only take paracetamol.
Can a diabetic person take medicine for the flu?
Almost all anti-flu drugs that come in sachets contain sucrose, so for diabetics it is best to come in capsules.
Can children take medicine for the flu?
The antiflu are recommended to be taken from the age of 12. If you are not that old, there is the option of Frenadol Junior or Neopeques Mocosytos.
Are decongestant inhalers recommended?
Although they are more effective than those taken orally, they can create dependency. You may get hooked on them and therefore you have to strictly comply with the dosage and take them only every twelve hours.
What mistake do we make when we take anti-flu medications?
The mistake that is made the most is taking double the dose of the drug. Many flu patients do not know that the flu they take contains paracetamol and they take an envelope of Bisolgrip, Pharma grip or Frenadol together with a paracetamol pill.
Tips
Frequently wash your hands: for about 15 seconds do it mixing water and soap, especially very well for the nails and between the fingers. -> Avoid humidity and cold: as viruses like humidity and cold places, try not to be in these environments, or drink excessively cold drinks or where you can suffer sudden changes in temperature. -> Rest as much as possible: sleeping as much as necessary allows the body to recover. -> Quit smoking and not being in places with smoke: if you smoke or are in places where there are smokers you will notice that the throat is more irritated. -> Drink plenty of fluids: we will have less mucus; we will be more hydrated and our throat will not hurt so much. -> Put minerals and vitamins in our diet: vegetables and fruits have that conjunction and make the defenses develop. -> Go to the doctor and not self-medicate: it is advisable to consult our doctor or pharmacist about the anti-flu, analgesics or decongestants that we should take according to the symptoms we have.