What is Dolven Cold & Flu?
Ibuprofen (Dolven Cold & Flu) is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) that reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Pseudoephedrine (Dolven Cold & Flu) is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).
The combination of Dolven Cold & Flu is used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu.
Dolven Cold & Flu may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dolven Cold & Flu indications
For the relief of pain eg, headache, dental pain, period pain, rheumatic pain, muscular pain and backache.
Dolven Cold & Flu relieves fever eg, fever associated with cold and flu.
Also indicated for the relief of inflammation of muscles and joints in rheumatic disease including juvenile arthritis and other muscular skeletal disorder.
Dolven Cold & Flu dosage
Caplet: 200 mg: Adults and Children >12 years: Initial Dose: 2 caplets, then if necessary, 1 or 2 caplets every 4 hrs.
400 mg: Adults and Children >12 years: Initial Dose: 1 caplet, then if necessary, 1 caplet every 4 hrs.
It is recommended not to exceed 1,200 mg daily for minor ailments (eg, fever and headache) but can be used up to a maximum of 2,400 mg daily, if prescribed by the doctor.
Syrup: Dolven Cold & Flu for Children is suitable for babies and children from 3 months (weighing >5 kg), to be given orally. Daily Dose: 20-30 mg/kg body weight in divided doses.
Post-Immunisation Fever: Can be given to babies from 3 months old (weighing >5 kg), on the advice of a physician. Initial Dose: 2.5 mL followed by a further 2.5 mL 6 hrs later, if necessary. Not >5 mL in 24 hrs. Pain and Fever: Infants 3-6 months: 2.5 mL 3 times daily. Infants 6-12 months: 2.5 mL 3-4 times daily. Children 1-3 years: 5 mL 3 times daily. Children 4-6 years: 7.5 mL 3 times daily. Children 7-9 years: 10 mL 3 times daily. Children 10-12 years: 15 mL 3 times daily. Doses should be given approximately every 6-8 hrs, (or with a minimum of 4 hrs between each dose if required). Not suitable for children <3 months unless advised by physician.
Administration: Dolven Cold & Flu should be taken with or after food.
Dolven Cold & Flu should be used at the lowest effective dose for shortest possible time.
Dolven Cold & Flu interactions
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What other drugs will affect Dolven Cold & Flu?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
Dolven Cold & Flu side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Dolven Cold & Flu?
Dolven Cold & Flu is generally well tolerated by the majority of people, however, the following adverse effects, where observed, are usually of a mild and transient nature: Stomach discomfort or pain, nausea, gastrointestinal intolerance and bleeding, stomach ulcer, activation of peptic ulcer, black tarry stools, rashes or worsening of asthma, liver and kidney problems [cystitis, haematuria, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis and nephritic syndrome (caplet only)], headache, dizziness and hearing disturbance, and very rarely, skin peeling and easy bruising.
Dolven Cold & Flu contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Dolven Cold & Flu?
Hypersensitivity to aspirin, Ibuprofen (Dolven Cold & Flu) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or to any of the excipients of Dolven Cold & Flu. Patients in whom aspirin and other NSAIDs induce the symptoms of asthma, rhinitis and/or urticaria. Patients with severe heart failure and for the treatment of perioperative pain in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. History of gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation, related to previous NSAIDs therapy; active or history of recurrent peptic ulcer/haemorrhage.
Active ingredient matches for Dolven Cold & Flu:
Ibuprofen/Pseudoephedrine in Turkey.
List of Dolven Cold & Flu substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
| Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
| Dolorin Cold (Turkey) | |
| Dristan Sinus | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg | |
| Droflu Cold (Turkey) | |
| Droflu Cold Plus (Turkey) | |
| Extralgin (Bulgaria) | |
| Farex (Egypt) | |
| Febrilek (Estonia) | |
| Fenshida (China) | |
| Fidiprofen flu (Croatia (Hrvatska)) | |
| Forflu (Turkey) | |
| Frinac (Pakistan) | |
| Gan Ning (China) | |
| Gripaduo (Spain) | |
| Gripomed (Greece) | |
| Grippecton (Czech Republic, Slovakia) | |
| Ibu Teramax RS (Paraguay) | |
| Ibucold (Turkey) | |
| Ibudolanet Sinuss (Paraguay) | |
| Ibudristan | |
| Ibum Extra (Poland) | |
| Ibum Grip (Poland) | |
| Ibunastizol (Argentina) | |
| Ibuphil Cold (Tunisia) | |
| Ibupirac Flu (Chile) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg; Pseudoephedrine 30 mg | |
| Ibupirac Flu Forte | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen 400 mg; Pseudoephedrine 60 mg | |
| Ibuprofen + Pseudoefedryna 123ratio (Poland) | |
| ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine | |
| Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride (United States) | |
| Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride CPC (United States) | |
| Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Dr. Reddy's (United States) | |
| Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride Farmaldier (United Kingdom) | |
| Ibuprofen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Perrigo (United States) | |
| Ibuprofen Children's Major (United States) | |
| Ibuprofen/Pseudoephedrine (Canada, Ireland, Lithuania, Malta, Oman, Romania) | |
| Ibuprofen; Pseudoephedrine | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg | |
| Suspension; Oral; Iron / Ferrous Sulfate 100 mg; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 15 mg / 5 ml | |
| Ibuprofene + Pseudoefedrina Diapharm (Italy) | |
| Ibuprofene + Pseudoefedrina Wick Pharma (Italy) | |
| Ibuprohm Cold and Sinus (United States) | |
| Tablet; Oral; Ibuprofen 200 mg; Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg | |
| Ibuprom Zatoki (Poland) | |
| Ibuseu (Sweden) | |
See 249 substitutes for Dolven Cold & Flu | |
References
- DailyMed. "PSEUDOEPHEDRINE SULFATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- DailyMed. "IBUPROFEN: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "PSEUDOEPHEDRINE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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