Analgesic and decongestant combination (OTC) for treatment of Common Cold in Adults with cold

Use this treatment:

It reliefs discomfort caused by a cold (fever, pain and stuffy nose). Do not expect it to reduce cough, sneezing and runny nose, or to speed up recovery. Side effects seem minor.

You should prefer combinations with Paracetamol, since they are safer than combinations with NSAIDs (e.g. Advil) . Using NSAIDs can cause severe damage, especially to adults with gastric-intestinal infections or hidden kidney disease, which are quite common.

If you suffer from high blood pressure avoid this treatment: decongestants can increase your blood pressure even further, and put you at risk.

For example - a combination of Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine

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  Target Population:

  Adults with cold, 16 to 65 years old

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  Dosage:

  Varies according to combination. Stick to the directions on the package or as prescribed by your doctor.

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  Goal:

  Treatment of Common Cold symptoms

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  Medical problem:

  Common Cold (symptoms caused by viral infection of the upper respiratory system).

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  Symptoms and signs:

  Cough, general discomfort, headache, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, stuffy nose and weakness.

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  Complications:

  Bacterial infections: lung infection, middle ear infection, strep throat, sinus infection.