‫‪cold and flu‬‬

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‫د‪ /‬حسن عكروت‬
 cold and flu
What is the difference between a cold and flu?
Flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused
by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar
symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on
symptoms alone. In general, flu is worse than the common cold, and
symptoms are more intense. Colds are usually milder than flu. People with
colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not
result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or
hospitalizations. Flu can have very serious associated complications.

How can you tell the difference between a cold and the flu?
Cold or Flu?
Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult (or even
impossible) to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone.
Special tests that usually must be done within the first few days of illness
can tell if a person has the flu.
 TradeName : Bronchicum Elixir S

Active constituents:
Bronchicum Elixir S Syrup contains Primula root
and Thymus Vulgaris as active ingredients.
Medical uses:
Bronchicum Elixir S Syrup is used for Cough
,acute Bronchitis, and in colds of the respiratory tract
Side effects:
Hypersensitivity reactions may occur,
such as cutaneous rash or nettle rash (exanthema, urticaria) as well as swellings
in the face, the mouth and/or the throat (Quincke's edema) associated with
shortness of breath(dyspnea).
. Dosage:
infants of 6-12 months (about 6-10kg) 1.0 ml. 6 times dailyToddlers
young children form 1-4 yeard (8-16kg) 2.5ml 6 time dail
children from 5 years adolescents and adults 7.5 ml 4 times daily
 Trade name : Broncare
composition:
Anise oil -fennel oil- Thyme extract
Adverse reactions:
No significant advers reactions observed
Dosage and administration:
shake well before use
1-children 2-6 years 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily
2-children 6- 12year: 1-2 teaspoonful (s) 3 times daily
3- Adults 1-2 tablespoonful(s)3 times daily.
Trade Name : Dextro-M
Active constituents:
Dextromethorphan.
Medical uses:
is used for temporary relief of coughs without phlegm that
are caused by certain infections of the air passages (e.g.,
sinusitis, commoncold).
Slightdrowsiness/dizziness, nausea, or vomiting may occur.
Rarely, some people may experience severe drowsiness/dizziness
with normal
Trade name: FAST
CONTENTS:
Extracts of thyme, guave leaves, anise oil, purified
honey.
DOSAGE:
infants and children: 1\2-1 teaspoonful 3-4 times
daily.Adults: 1 tablespoonful 3-4 times daily.
Trade Name : Expect syr
Active constituents:
Marshmallow Extract 23.5mg
linden fl ower Extract 19.5mg
Thyme Extract 16.4mg
Medical uses:
Used to treat coughs and congestion caused by the
common cold, bronchitis, and other breathing illnesses
.Side effects:
Nausea or vomiting may occur

Dosage:
children 3-12 years 1 teaspoon 3 times daily.Adults : 12
years and over 2 teaspoon 3 times daily for Children
below 3 years uses under the physicians.
Trade name: GUAVALEAF
Compodition:
Guava leaves. Thyme leave. Tilia flowers.
Fennel oil. Purified honey.
Side effect:
Non reported.
 Trade Name : Melrosum syrup S
Activeconstituents:
thyme liquid extract
Medicaluses:
used to treat inflammation of the airways phlegm and chest colds with
thick phlegm
Side effects:
very rarely allergic reaction such as Difficulty breathing rashes hives
or swelling of the face. mouth and or throat may occur.
Dosage:
Yonug children 1 to 4 years of age 5ml. tid
children 5 to 12 years. 7.5 ml three times daily
adolescent. from 13 years of age and adults. 10 ml. three times daily
Trade Name : MINI GUAVA
Active constituents:
Extracts of Guava Leaves, black seed, tilia flowers and oils of
fennel and cinnamon.
Medical uses:
cough associated with upper respiratory tract diseases. e.
g(common cold. influenza. bronchitis) prophylaxis against
bronchospasm. as in cases of bronchial asthma and whooping
cough as an immunostimulant to enhance natural body
immunity.
Dosage:
up to 1 years : 5- 10 drops 3-4 times daily
1-3 years: 10-20 drops 3-4 times daily
older than 3 years: 20. drops. 3-4 times daily
foe prophylaxis. and enhancing body immunity
2 mounth up to years: 5 -10 drops once daily
older than 2 years : 10 -20 drops once daily. according to
physician. instructions.
 Trade name : SINA DRY
Active constituents:
Grindelia, Pimpinella ,Primula, thymus, Quebracho , pure Honey , Rosa
tincture
contraindications:
None known
side effect:
None known.
Dosage:
unless prescribed by the physician
adults dose : 1 tablespoonful 3 times daily
older children: 2 teaspoonful 3 times daily
infants 1 teaspoonful 3 times daily
Babies : 1/2 teaspoonful 2-3 times daily
 Trade Name: SINAWET syrup
Active constituents:
Grindelia, Pimpinella
Primula, thymus, Quebracho (120ml).
Medical uses:
is used to temporarily treat cough and runny/stu y nose (nasal congestion)
caused by infections (such as the common cold), allergies (such as hay fever),
and other breathing illnesses.
Side effects:
Nausea or headache mayoccur. If either of these effects persist or worsen, tell
your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Indication:
Helps in the prevention of survival, growth and
attachment of the bacteria on the urinary tract wall
thereby prevents urinary tract infections as well as
recurrent infection.
use:
Take a tablet per a day with plenty of water or juice.
The recommended daily intake indicated should not be
excrted
 Trade Name: Mylor syrup
Active constituents:
- Honey 45 mg- Grindeliae Tincture 0.2 ml
- Pimpinellae Tincture 0.2ml
- Primulae Tincture 1ml- Rsae Tincture 1m
- Thyme Tincture 1.2 ml
Medical uses:
-suppress cough resulted from air passages inflammation,-mucous
dissolving properties -Diminution of the inflammation changes in
the ,mucous membrane of the air passages
-tonic effect ,-increase immunity of body
Side effects:
No side effecst.

Dosage:
Babies: 1/2 teaspoonful (2.5ml) 2 to 3 times daily.
Infants up to 2 years 1 teaspoonful (5ml)
Children 2 teaspoonful (10 ml) 3 times daily
Adults: 1 tablespoonful (15 ml) 3 times daily
Produced by: Y.E Pharma.
 Trade name : Melocin Oral Solution
Cough relieving

Composition:

Each 5ml Melocin oral solution contains: Thyme liquid extrac 750mg.

Side effects:

Like any active substance, this medicinalProducts may induce, in some

patients, undesirable effects to a greater or lesser degree._Very rare cases of
gastric complaints (spasm,nausea, vomiting) have been reported

Dosage:

Adults and Adolescents : the usual dose is tow spoons 3 times per day.

Children:

half to one spoon, 2 to 3 per times per day.

Trade neme: koflet syrup
Active ingredients
Meldespumatum,Balsamodendron mukul,vitis vinifera ,ocimum sanctum,Hyssopus officinalis,Tinospora
cordifolia,Adhatoda vasica,Myristica fragrans,Glycyrrhiza glabra,
onosma bracteatum, viola odorata ,triphala ,trikatu ,embelia ribes,solanum xanthocarpum,cinnamum
cassia,Navasagara,processed in onosma bracteatum, malva sylvestris, zizyphus sative.,fagonia
cretica ,ptychotis ajowan
medical use:
Anti- tussive .Expectorantcough of varied etiology
Adverse effects:
not reported
Drug interactions:
not reported
DOSAGE:
CHILDREN:
1teaspoonful three to four time a day Adults: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls three to four times a day.
 Trade Name: IVY syrup
Active constituents:
- Dried ivy leaf extract 0.7gm
Medical uses:
Mucolytic & expectorant, helps to relieve
symptoms
of respiratory tract inflammation associated with
Couph .
Side effects:
in rare cases ivy syrup may have a laxative.
effect due to itd sorbotiol content
Contraindication:
no contraindications
 Trade name : Ivex
Composition

lvy leaves dry extract.

Side effects:

Uncommon effects:

nausea, vomiting , diarrhea. Very rare effects: Shortness of breath,

itching, sweating or skin redness.
Trade name: GUAVALEAF
Compodition:
Guava leaves. Thyme leave. Tilia flowers.
Fennel oil. Purified honey.
Side effect:
Non reported.
 Trade name: Broncho syrup
composition:

Tincture lobelia,tincture scilla,tincture stramonium,liquorice extract,

medical use:

productive cough,Bronchial Asthma,lower respiratory tract infections

Dosage :

Adults: tablespoonful 3 times daily children: one teaspoonful 3 time daily