How to treat the common colds
For adults and older children older than 5 years
If having a fever, take an antipyretic drug. (Antipyretics), which are generally the most popular antipyretic drugs are Paracetamol, while the second most popular non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are aspirin. (Aspirin), Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen), which the use of drugs in the latter group will be effective in reducing fever quickly.
- Paracetamol in adults, 1-2 tablets at a time (500 mg tablets) .In children younger than 12 years, use 10-15 mg / kg / dose. Can be eaten repeatedly every 4-6 hours, but a maximum of 5 times a day. Should be eaten only when symptoms occur. If not recovered, repeat every 4-6 hours. For adults, should not exceed 8 tablets or 4 grams per day. In children should not exceed 5 times a day and should not be used continuously for 5 days due to the possibility of liver toxicity.
- Aspirin in adults. Take 2 tablets at a time (300 or 325 mg tablets). Take them at the time of fever. And repeated every 4-6 hours. Those under 19 years old are not recommended. Because it may increase the risk of ray syndrome.
- Ibuprofen in adults is 200-400 milligrams per day, can be repeated every 4-6 hours but a maximum of 1,200 milligrams per day.
If having a runny nose that is very annoying To take medication to reduce mucus or antihistamines (Antihistamine)
- Chlorpheniramine. Adults: Take 1 tablet at a time (4 mg tablets) 2-4 times a day. In children, take 0.36 mg / kg per day. By dividing it 2-3 times a day
- Loratadine in adults and children aged 6 years or more, take 1 tablet at a time (10 mg tablets) once a day. In children aged 2-6 years, take 1 teaspoon at a time ( Water type 5 mg / teaspoon) or 1/2 tablet once a day
If having a lot of stuffy nose due to having a lot of mucus To take nasal congestion pills (Decongestants) such as Sudo, Ephedrine (Pseudoephedrine), Phenylephrine (Phenylephrine), or use drugs for nasal spray, such as oxy-methanol (Oxymetazoline), Silo Metazoline (Xylometazoline), Phenylephrine (Phenylephrine), etc. The drug in the form of nasal spray will act faster than the oral form.
- Pseudoephedrine is prescribed in adults for 1 / 2-1 tablet (60 mg tablets) 3-4 times a day. For children aged 7-12 years, take 1 teaspoon (type 30 mg / teaspoon water) or 1/2 tablet 3-4 times a day, in children aged 5-6 years 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day (this drug can be received from medical institutions only Not available at pharmacies)
- Phenylephrine is a drug that is less effective in clearing the nose than Sudo Ephedrine. In adults, use the drug in the form of Phenylephrine hydrochloride is taken 10 mg every 4 hours. In children aged 2-6 years, use the drug in the form of Phenylephrine tannate is taken 1.87-3.75 mg every 12 hours. In children aged 6-12 years, use the drug in the form of Phenylephrine hydrochloride orally 10 mg every 4 hours or in the form of Phenylephrine tannate is taken 3.75-7.5 mg every 12 hours, and in children older than 12 years, use the drug in the form of Phenylephrine hydrochloride orally 10-20 mg every 4 hours or in the form of Phenylephrine tannate is taken 7.5-15 mg every 12 hours.
If you have a cough, sip very warm water or sip on honey mixed with lemon (4 parts honey, 1 part lemon juice). If coughing a lot, take cough medicine. In this group, cough suppressants can be divided into 2 main groups: Antitussive and Mucolytic agents.
- Brown mixture for 1-2 teaspoons at a time. For children aged 6-12 years, take 1 / 2-1 teaspoon 3-4 times per day (this drug should not Used in children under 6 years)
- Dexter Metal Fan (Dextromethorphan) in adults and people over 12 years to eat 1-2 tablets at a time (15 mg tablets) or 1-2 teaspoons (syrup 15 mg / teaspoon) 3-4 times a day. In children Age 2-6 years to eat 1/4 teaspoon at a time. 6-12 years of age to eat 1 / 2-1 teaspoon at a time 3-4 times a day as well.
- Diphenhydramine (Diphenhydramine) in adults to take 25-50 mg 3-4 times a day, for children 5 mg / kg per day, divided 4 times a day (should be given after meals and before bed)
- Codeine is used to be taken orally every 4-6 hours as recommended by doctors. (Do not use in people who have recurrent asthma or have a history of drug allergy).
Taking care of oneself when having colds
- Rest a lot, not toil, work hard Or exercising too much
- Do not be exposed to rain or extreme cold. Do not take a cold shower And should wear clothes to stay warm
- Drink plenty of clean water, at least 8 glasses a day when there is no disease to limit drinking water. To help reduce fever and replace waste water due to high fever
- Try to eat as normal. Which should be newly cooked food, not flavorful and increase the intake of fruits that are high in vitamin C such as guava
- The food you eat should be soft food such as hot chicken soup, rice water, nectar, orange juice, or hot drinks such as hot tea, warm ginger juice.
- Should use a cloth moistened with warm water or tap water at normal temperatures. (Do not use cold water or ice) to wipe the body during high fever.
- Rinse mouth with salt water frequently (if doing it yourself, don't be very salty) and every time after eating and drinking
- No smoking Avoid cigarette smoke And refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages
- In the case of the elderly and young children Can eat less May need to take vitamin supplements Including vitamin C
- Patients should seek medical attention when high fever and fever do not subside within 1-3 days (depending on health), fever with rash, coughing, sore throat, or eating less, with phlegm. Yellow or green, headache, sore position, more sinus, wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest pain, earache, water out of the ear (Infected ears), hoarseness does not improve after the cold is gone, symptoms worsen or symptoms increase or symptoms do not disappear within 10-15 days or when there are concerns about the symptoms.
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