3 medicine of common cold!

Symptoms of cold can be treated by getting plenty of rest, drinking fluids, and using over-the-counter pain or cold and cough medicines. While the most common medicines used for cold are: 
 

• Cetrizine/Levocetrizine: Cetirizine and levocetirizine are antihistamines used to relieve allergy symptoms. Levocetirizine is the second generation antihistamine. Both medications work by blocking histamine, a substance that causes allergic symptoms. 
   

Common brand names for Cetrizine: Cetzine, Zyrtec, and Allercet. 
 

Common brand names for Levocetrizine: Xyzal and Levrix 
 

Dose: 5 mg for levocetirizine and 5-10 mg for cetirizine. 
 

Side effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, and rash. 
 

• Chlorpheniramine: It is an antihistamine that reduces mucus production and relieves itching. 
   

Common brand names: Avil, Piriton. 
 

Dosage: Adults: 4 mg every 4-6 hours, not exceeding 24 mg per day. 
 

Side effects: Drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision. 
 

• Vitamin C: It is an antioxidant that boosts the immune system by increasing T-lymphocyte function, leukocyte mobility, and reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms. 
   

Common brand names: Celin, Limcee. 
 

Dose: Adults: 500-1000 mg per day. 
 

Side effects: None. 
 

Source1:-Common Cold. (n.d.). Common Cold. Retrieved February 16, 2024, from https://medlineplus.gov/commoncold.html 
 

Source2:-of drugs/medicine used for Common Cold. (2024, February 16). List of drugs/medicine used for Common Cold. https://www.medindia.net/drugs/medical-condition/commoncold.htm 
 

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