Symptoms start with sneezing and a runny nose, and often develop into fever and loss of energy, affecting our ability to perform daily tasks. These are the signs of colds and flu that we all get from time to time. During these times, medications become an effective option to improve the quality of your daily life and increase your ability to work easily. In this article from Dalili Medical, we will review together the best fast-acting cold medications for adults, and learn about the most common types used in these cases to provide quick and effective relief. Read on to discover more important details.

**How ​​can I get rid of the flu in one day?**

 

The best way to recover from the flu is to continue treatment without interruption, in addition to drinking plenty of fluids and herbal teas such as rosehip, turmeric, linden, and eucalyptus. It is also recommended to rest and pay attention to proper nutrition.

**How ​​can I get rid of a cold quickly?**

 

You can speed up the recovery process from a cold by drinking herbal tea that helps warm the throat. Also, humidifying and ventilating the room regularly makes it easier for the patient to breathe. It is essential to eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables during the illness period, and a person with a cold should get enough rest.

**What foods are beneficial for colds?**

 

Foods that are beneficial for colds include those rich in vitamin C such as parsley, watercress, cauliflower, spinach, oranges, lemons, tangerines, and rosehips. It is also recommended to eat foods rich in vitamin E such as nuts, walnuts, almonds, leafy vegetables, and legumes.

We have provided a group of medicines with an explanation of their prices to treat and get rid of symptoms resulting from colds and flu, such as colds, sneezing, and runny nose.

**What is the normal duration of a cold?**

 

The cold is one of the most common diseases that many people are exposed to, and it is characterized by a number of annoying symptoms such as coughing and runny nose. Symptoms usually begin to appear two to three days after infection, then develop and may lead to a mild fever. In most cases, a person with a cold can recover within a week, and in some cases recovery may extend to a maximum of 10 days, while symptoms may last for up to two weeks in more severe cases.

**Is there a difference between a cold and the flu?**

 

It may be difficult to distinguish between a cold and the flu, but common symptoms of a cold include:

- Runny nose and sneezing, which may be accompanied by a dry cough or headache, and adults usually do not suffer from fever except in rare cases.

- Cold symptoms last for a period ranging from 10 to 14 days, which is the time it takes for the immune system to fight the virus.

As for the flu, it usually begins with symptoms similar to a cold such as a runny nose and fatigue, but is accompanied by more severe symptoms such as:

- High temperature

- Severe headache

- Dry cough

- Sore throat

- Loss of appetite

**Fast-acting medications to treat colds**

The following are the most prominent cold medications used for adults, focusing on the ingredients and appropriate doses.

**. Congestal** Congestal is one of the most prominent cold and flu medications, as it helps relieve pain, headache, sore throat, and other cold symptoms. Adults need to take one tablet every 4 to 6 hours, and caution should be taken not to take more than 6 tablets per day to avoid complications.

** C-retard Capsules** C-retard capsules contain vitamin C, which helps protect the body from colds and flu, in addition to resisting microbes. The recommended dose for children over 12 years of age is one capsule per day. For adults, the appropriate dose is two capsules per day, and this medicine does not cause any side effects, as it is a vitamin that enhances the body's immune system.

** - Panadrex** Panadrex is a pill-shaped medicine used to lower body temperature and act as a pain reliever. It is also effective in relieving cold and flu symptoms, and is also used to treat chest diseases, sore throat, nose, and ear infections.

**The appropriate dose:** ranges from one to two pills per day for adults, and half a pill for children.

**Side effects:** Some rare symptoms such as bleeding or shortness of breath may occur, but they are uncommon.

In general, if you feel any abnormal symptoms while receiving treatment, it is advisable to consult a doctor immediately to take the necessary measures and reduce any problems.

** - Panadol Sinus** Panadol Sinus tablets are used to treat colds and associated sinus infections, as they contain active ingredients that contribute to treating "rhinitis". It is also considered a general pain reliever and fever reducer.

**Recommended doses:** One dose can be taken every 6 hours, which means about four tablets per day, and the dose can be reduced as the condition improves and disappears.

**Side effects:** Side effects such as headache, rash, or heart palpitations rarely appear, and in general it is considered a safe and healthy medicine for adults and children over 12 years of age.

** - Novaldol** Novaldol tablets are a variety of pain relief options used during cold and flu attacks, and are very effective and widely used among the medications available in this field.

** - Fluorest N** Fluorest N is characterized by its effective ability to relieve symptoms associated with colds and flu, such as fever, runny nose, tears, and cough, in addition to other annoying symptoms.

This is due to its active ingredients such as chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, phenylephrine, and others.

** - Bronchicum** This medicine is a herbal mixture that helps relieve cold symptoms, such as bronchitis and cough, whether dry or accompanied by phlegm. It is often recommended for children.

** - Telfast** Telf is usedTemporarily used to treat symptoms of respiratory allergies, such as hay fever and other respiratory allergies, which include runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose or throat, and itchy eyes.

** - Claritin** Claritin reduces the symptoms of the common cold, including sneezing, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and rashes. It can also be used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions, but it is preferable to consult a specialist before use.

** - Cevamol** Cevamol is one of the most famous pain relievers, and is used to relieve cold symptoms, especially headaches, body temperature disturbances, muscle pain, arthritis, back pain, and other symptoms.

** - Otrivin** Otrivin is the most common nasal spray for treating nasal congestion, colds, and sinus irritation. It is best to consult a specialist before using it to avoid any possible side effects.

** - Velosef** Velosef antibiotic is only used to treat severe colds, and is not necessary in other cases. The recommended dose is to take one tablet every 8 hours. It is best to consult your doctor before using this medicine.

** - Zofloza** Zofloza helps eliminate some infectious viruses, such as the influenza virus, within a period not exceeding 48 hours. It also contributes to treating any other infection in the respiratory system or body.

** Actifed** Actifed plays an important role in relieving symptoms resulting from colds and flu, in addition to sinus allergies and bronchitis. This is due to its content of antihistamines that reduce itching and runny nose, sore throat, and sneezing.

** - Adol Sinus** Adol Sinus works to relieve body aches associated with colds and flu, and helps control fever, thanks to its analgesic and antipyretic components.

**Brufen Cold** Brufen Cold helps relieve body aches caused by colds and flu, including headaches caused by nasal congestion, and is also very effective in treating sore throat.

**- Tamiflu** This medicine works to prevent severe infections caused by colds, and is effective for a short period of up to two days. The rest of the family can take a small dose, which is one tablet daily for 10 days as a preventive measure against colds.

**Hibiotic** This medicine is used to treat some infections caused by bacteria, such as:

- Acute recurrent or persistent otitis media

- Pulmonary inflammation or obstruction

- Respiratory tract infections

- Treatment of sinusitis and otitis media

- Bacterial skin infections

- Bacterial dental infections

- Bone and joint infections

- Urinary tract infections

- Dental infections (such as dental abscess)

** Amoxicillin** Amoxicillin is commonly used to treat a range of bacterial infections in the body, and is considered one of the best antibiotics for treating bacterial sore throat, as it requires taking it for 10 days. As for using fast-dissolving amoxicillin tablets to treat sore throat, the recommended dose is as follows:

**First: For adults (over 18 years):** The recommended dose is 1000 mg once daily or 500 mg twice daily.

**Second: For children (over 12 years):** A dose of 50 mg per kilogram of the child's weight is given once daily, or 25 mg per kilogram of the child's weight twice daily, with the total dose in both cases not to exceed 1000 mg per day.

In the case of using extended-release amoxicillin tablets to treat sore throat, the recommended dose for people over 12 years of age is 775 mg once daily, and should be taken one hour after eating.

**Panadol Cold & Flu** A pack containing 24 coated tablets taken orally, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

**Panadol Cold & Flu (Day) Ingredients**

- **Paracetamol**: An active substance used as a pain reliever and antipyretic, as it helps relieve pain and contributes to reducing temperature in cases of fever.

- **Phenylephrine**: An active ingredient that belongs to the decongestant class, works to narrow the blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion and facilitate breathing.

- **Caffeine**: A stimulant for the nervous system, enhances the analgesic effect of paracetamol, providing better effectiveness in relieving pain, in addition to increasing activity and reducing drowsiness.

Yellow Panadol dosage for treating colds The recommended dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours.

The maximum allowed within 24 hours is 8 tablets.

It should not be used for more than 7 days without consulting a doctor.

The tablets are taken orally with a sufficient amount of water, without breaking or chewing them.

** Cold Free Tablets for Cold** A pack containing 20 tablets taken orally, manufactured by Organo.

**Cold Free Ingredients** - **Paracetamol**: An active ingredient that belongs to the category of analgesics and antipyretics, as it helps relieve mild to moderate pain and reduces fever associated with colds or flu.

- **Chlorpheniramine**: An antihistamine that helps relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. It is considered an antihistamine that causes drowsiness.

- **Pseudoephedrine**: An active ingredient that belongs to the category of decongestants, as it works to shrink swollen blood vessels in the nose, which helps relieve difficulty breathing and facilitates the passage of air.

**Cold Free Dosage** The usual dose for adults is: One tablet orally 3-4 times daily.

It should not exceedDaily dose: 8 tablets.

It is recommended not to use the medicine for more than 10 days without consulting a doctor.

The tablets should be taken with a sufficient amount of water without breaking or chewing them.

** Comtrex Cold ** A pack containing 20 coated tablets taken orally, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The company has changed the name of this medicine to "Panadol Acute Head Cold".

** Comtrex Tablet Ingredients ** - ** Paracetamol **: An active ingredient that works as a pain reliever in mild to moderate cases, and it also reduces temperature in various cases of fever.

- ** Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride **: An active ingredient that is considered a decongestant, as it works to constrict blood vessels, which contributes to reducing swelling and congestion in the nose and facilitates breathing.

- **Brompheniramine Maleate**: An active ingredient considered as an antihistamine that causes drowsiness, as it works to inhibit histamine that causes allergy symptoms, which helps in relieving the symptoms of runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes.

**Comtrex Tablets Dosage**

- The usual dose: 1-2 tablets every 6 hours, for a period not exceeding 7 days.

- The daily dose should not exceed 8 tablets.

- The tablets are taken orally with a sufficient amount of water, without breaking or chewing them.

**One Two Three** A pack containing 20 tablets taken orally, manufactured by Hikma Pharma.

**Ingredients of Two Three** - **Paracetamol**: An active ingredient used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce temperature in cases of fever.

- **Chlorpheniramine maleate**: An active ingredient in the antihistamine class that causes drowsiness, works to inhibit the histamine substance responsible for allergy symptoms, which helps relieve sneezing, itching and runny nose.

- **Pseudoephedrine**: A decongestant that works to constrict blood vessels, which reduces swelling and congestion in the nose and helps improve airflow.

**One Two Three dosage for adults** The recommended dosage for adults is one tablet two to three times daily. The tablets should be taken orally with a sufficient amount of water, without breaking or chewing them.

**Dolo D**: A pack containing 20 tablets taken orally, manufactured by Borg.

**Dolo D tablets ingredients** - **Ibuprofen**: An active ingredient that belongs to the category of analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as it works to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and reduce fever in cases of high body temperature.

- **Pseudoephedrine**: An active decongestant that works by narrowing blood vessels, which helps relieve swelling and congestion in the nose in cases of difficulty breathing, facilitating the passage of air freely.

**Dolo D Plus dosage for adults** The usual dose is one tablet 2-3 times daily after meals. The tablets should be taken orally with a sufficient amount of water, without breaking or chewing them.

**- Cetal Cold and Flu tablets** A pack containing 20 capsules taken orally, manufactured by EPICO Pharmaceutical Industries.

**Cetal Cold and Flu Ingredients** - **Paracetamol**: An active ingredient that relieves pain, and also helps reduce temperature in cases of fever and high body temperature.

- **Chlorpheniramine**: An active ingredient in antihistamines that cause drowsiness, as it prevents the histamine responsible for cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.

- **Pseudoephedrine**: An active ingredient in decongestants, works to shrink blood vessels to relieve swelling and congestion in the nose, which facilitates breathing.

**Cetal Cold and Flu Dosage** The usual dose is 2 tablets orally up to 4 times daily, and the dose can be repeated as needed every 4-6 hours. The maximum dose should not exceed 8 tablets within 24 hours.

The tablets should be taken with a sufficient amount of water without breaking or chewing them.

**Decanest SR Tablets** A pack of 20 coated tablets taken orally, manufactured by Multi Apex.

**Decanest SR Ingredients** - **Cetirizine**: It is an active ingredient of antihistamines that does not cause drowsiness. This substance works to bind to histamine receptors located outside the brain, which prevents the effect of histamine secreted by the body as a natural response to allergens. Thus, this contributes to reducing the symptoms of runny nose, sneezing and itching without causing drowsiness.

- **Pseudoephedrine**: It is an active ingredient considered a decongestant, as it works to narrow the blood vessels to reduce swelling, facilitate the passage of air and support the normal breathing process.

**Decanest SR Dosage** The usual dose is one tablet every 12 hours. The tablets should be taken orally with a sufficient amount of water, without breaking or chewing them. This medicine can be taken with or without food.

- Imodium Instant tablets are an effective antidiarrheal.

They also help reduce stomach and small intestine cramps.

Thus, they help relieve abdominal pain and vomiting.

They also reduce dizziness, nausea, and recurring headaches.

They give the patient a quick feeling of improvement.

As their effect begins within a maximum of an hour after taking the dose.

It is recommended to take two capsules daily for five days.

**Nanazoxide Antioxidant** tablets are a fast and effective antibiotic for treating gastrointestinal infections, including stomach flu in adults.

It works to eliminate diarrhea and relieve abdominal cramps, and also helps prevent infections resulting from bacterial infections and parasites.

In addition, it helps reduce nausea and vomiting, and completely cleanses the stomach and intestines.

It is recommended to take one tablet with food twice daily.

**Read moreHidrasec 100 mg** Hidrasec is a powerful and effective treatment for stomach problems in adults.

It helps reduce vomiting and nausea resulting from irregular stomach and intestinal movements, and also helps eliminate diarrhea resulting from bacterial and microbial infections.

Doctors recommend the need to replace lost fluids and nutrients to maintain the health of the body and immune system.

In addition, Hidrasec is the only treatment that reduces intestinal secretions that cause pain.

It is preferable to take a tablet three times a day.

**Septrin syrup and tablets**

- Treating bacterial infections in the respiratory system.

- Eliminating toxoplasma parasites.

- Treating urinary tract infections.

- Treating pneumonia.

- Treating ear infections.

**Septrin tablets components**

Septrin tablets contain cotrimoxazole, which consists of two active ingredients: trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole. This drug is used to get rid of certain types of bacteria that affect the respiratory and digestive systems.

**General instructions for using the drug**

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is necessary to consult a doctor before taking any medications, as it is preferable to avoid them to protect the health of the fetus and the child during breastfeeding.

Children should not be given any type of medication except under medical supervision.

If any abnormal symptoms appear, you should quickly go to the hospital or consult a doctor to follow up on the condition.

When taking any medication, it is preferable not to take it on an empty stomach to avoid gastritis, so it is preferable to take it after meals.

It is best not to take more than one type of medication at the same time to avoid harmful interactions between them.

A balanced diet must be adhered to to provide the body with the energy and necessary vitamins that protect it from many viral diseases.

Septrin, available in the form of syrup and tablets, contains cotrimoxazole, and works to eliminate the bacteria that cause infection.