Action for ARVI
Paracetamol for colds is used at high temperatures. It acts quickly, reducing the elevated temperature to normal. It is also used to combat inflammatory processes that occur in the body during ARVI. And finally, the drug helps relieve pain during acute respiratory infections:
- "ache in the bones";
- headache;
- pulling sensations in the muscles;
- and others.
The drug does not cause addiction, at normal dosages it does not reduce cognitive abilities, and its use does not affect the quality of life. Paracetamol is recommended for children over 12 years of age.
Benefits of using paracetamol for colds:
- antipyretic effect, closest to the natural mechanism of temperature regulation;
- quite a long period of permissible use - up to 7 days;
- the selective action of the drug reduces the risk of side effects;
- rapid, natural elimination of drug metabolites;
- low cost;
- compatibility with other drugs.
Efficacy of the drug
Paracetamol is an additional drug that has a combined effect .
Note! For colds, this remedy eliminates fever and partially stops inflammatory processes, while the side effects of the drug, if the dosage is observed and there are no contraindications, are minimal.
The use of aspirin or analgin, as a rule, causes more adverse reactions and has a greater number of contraindications.
But along with this medicine, colds of infectious etiology require the use of antibiotics or antiviral drugs .
Otherwise, paracetamol will only relieve symptoms for a few days, then the effect of its use will completely disappear.
Principles of treatment for ARVI
There are a few basic rules to follow when using paracetamol to treat a cold.
How to take paracetamol for a cold?
- The drug cannot be combined with alcohol-containing products, even if their alcohol content is very low. It is also unacceptable to drink alcohol while taking this drug. Paracetamol in combination with alcohol-containing drugs has a depressant effect on the liver.
- It is advisable to use the drug in acute forms of ARVI, accompanied by a significant increase in temperature - above 38 degrees.
- Do not exceed the dosage of the drug without your doctor’s permission or change the treatment plan. An overdose of paracetamol can lead to serious health problems, including disability. The main danger of improper use of the drug is liver dysfunction, which subsequently has an extremely negative impact on the quality of life.
- The course of treatment should not exceed a week, and the drug should not be taken on an empty stomach. The break between doses of the drug is at least 5-7 hours.
Symptoms for which the drug can help
You should not let a cold get worse, because over time it can cause complications and unpleasant health problems. It poses a particular danger to children and to people who have serious chronic pathologies; for this reason, it is important to make a correct diagnosis in a timely manner.
A cold is usually accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Weakness in the body;
- Mild fatigue may occur;
- Temperature increase. It may be accompanied by chills. Has a spasmodic character;
- The appearance of a runny nose;
- Sneezing;
- Cough;
- Over time, muscle, joint and headaches occur;
- Apathy, depressed state;
- General malaise.
