Medications for adults with a cold, stuffy nose, runny nose and cough include drugs such as compound pseudoephedrine hydrochloride extended-release and dextromethorphan.
Colds are caused by viral infections and are self-limiting illnesses, usually resolving in about 1 week. The main manifestations are sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, cough, headache, fever, body aches and other symptoms. Adult colds are mainly treated with symptomatic treatment.
1. General treatment: rest, drink plenty of water, quit smoking and avoid spicy and irritating food.
2. Symptomatic treatment
(1) If sneezing, nasal congestion and runny nose occur, drugs such as compound pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and mephedrone tablets can be given to relieve.
(2) If coughing occurs, and the cough violently affects sleep or workers, cough suppressant drugs such as dextromethorphan and codeine can be given appropriately.
(3) If there are symptoms such as headache, fever, body aches, etc., acetaminophen, aspirin and other antipyretic and analgesic drugs can be given to relieve the symptoms if necessary.
If the symptoms of cold, stuffy nose, runny nose and cough are serious, you should go to the regular hospital in time, choose the right medicine under the guidance of the doctor, and avoid blindly using medicine by yourself.