A list of cheap analogues of Theraflu of Russian and foreign production and their comparison. Cheap analogues of Theraflu What to buy analogue of Theraflu

TeraFlu is one of the most popular brands of the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis. It is a series of anti-cold products, which includes powders, syrups, tablets and even throat sprays. This is truly an “ambulance” for those who don’t want to lie in bed for a week with a runny nose and sneezing. Let's take a closer look at the main active ingredients of this brand and try to look for foreign and domestic ones analogues of TheraFlu for colds and flu.

All the drugs presented below have a list of contraindications (including pregnancy, lactation and childhood) and side effects, use only after consulting a doctor.

Before looking for equivalent drugs, let's figure out what is included in the medicines called "TeraFlu". In our pharmacies you can find several medications:

• TeraFlu,
• TheraFlu for colds and flu
• TheraFlu Extra,
• TheraFlu Extratab (see Table 1).

The company’s specialists managed to create a successful medicinal composition that quickly relieves nasal congestion, fever, headache, weakness and other “delights” of a cold. The drug combination in TheraFlu includes components that are available without a prescription, but at the same time have a good therapeutic effect on several cold symptoms at once.

Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) has an analgesic and antipyretic effect. It is less active compared to other analgesics, for example, ibuprofen and aspirin, but it is safer, since it does not lead to complications from the gastrointestinal tract. Its effect is to inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes, with the help of which prostaglandins are synthesized in the body, responsible for the occurrence of the inflammatory reaction. Thus, the chain of “infection-prostaglandins-inflammation” is interrupted and inflammatory symptoms(swelling, pain, fever) decrease. In addition, paracetamol reduces the excitability of pain centers in the brain, but does not have an narcotic effect.

Phenylephrine (also known as mesatone) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a substance whose action is similar to the action of the hormone norepinephrine produced in the body. It constricts blood vessels and thereby relieves nasal congestion.

Pheniramine is an antihistamine. Histamine, accumulating at the site of infection, causes pain, itching, burning and swelling. Pheniramine blocks the release of histamine, reducing sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. In addition, it enhances the anti-inflammatory and decongestant effects of paracetamol and phenylephrine. Pheniramine has a sedative effect, so when taken at night, TheraFlu provides restful sleep that is not disturbed by cold symptoms.

TheraFlu powder for colds and flu, which is most often used at the first signs of illness, contains:

1. 325 mg paracetamol (acetaminophen),
2. 10 mg phenylephrine,
3. 50 mg ascorbic acid,
4. 20 mg pheniramine.

The excipients are a mixture of dyes (sunset and quinoline yellow), sweeteners (sucrose), stabilizers and preservatives (calcium orthophosphate and titanium dioxide). The taste and aroma of lemon in TeraFlu is provided by lemon flavoring, lemon acid and its sodium salt (sodium citrate).

How to replace TheraFlu?

Medicines: Stopgripan (1), GrippoFlu (2), Maxicold (3), AntiFlu (4), Coldrex (5).

Stopgripan

Powders for drinks Stopgripan and Stopgripan Forte are produced by the Indian company (see Table 2) Ratiopharm. This a good choice for those who are looking for, how to replace TeraFlu cheaper. The drug is similar to TheraFlu for flu and colds because it includes paracetamol, ascorbic acid, pheniramine and phenylephrine in the same quantities. The main difference between Stopgripan and its Swiss counterpart is in the excipients. Those who like the taste of blackcurrant choose Stopgripan. The composition of the coloring and aromatic composition, which provides it with a currant smell and color, naturally also differs from TeraFlu.

Stopgripan Forte contains an increased concentration of paracetamol (650 mg). In the line of drugs from Novartis, it corresponds to TheraFlu Extra, but Stopgripan is slightly different from it in that vitamin C (50 mg) is added to its composition.

GrippoFlu for colds and flu

A complete analogy in the composition of active ingredients and their concentration allows us to say that the powder produced by Marbiopharm GrippoFlu for colds and flu is Russian analogue of TeraFlu from flu and colds. However, unlike lemon TeraFlu, it is available in raspberry, strawberry, cranberry and currant flavors.

GrippoFlu extra, which is also in the line of drugs from Marbiofarm, contains a 2-fold increased dose of paracetamol and, like Stopgripan, contains vitamin C. Regarding the range of fruit and berry flavors, this drug is better than TeraFlu and Stopgripan . It is produced in cherry, raspberry, cranberry, lemon, strawberry and currant flavors.

Maxicold

Another analogue of TeraFlu in powder is the domestic drug Maxicold Rhino produced by Pharmstandard-Leksredstva. They have the same composition and amount of active ingredients (325 mg paracetamol, 10 mg phenylephrine, 20 mg pheniramine, 50 mg vitamin C). Maxicold Reno contains flavoring and nutritional additives, so it can brighten up dull cold days with orange, lemon and raspberry flavors.

In addition, Pharmstandard produces Maxicold in a higher dosage of paracetamol and ascorbic acid. It contains 750 mg paracetamol, 60 mg ascorbic acid and 10 mg phenylephrine, but does not include pheniramine.

AntiFlu

In our pharmacies you can find anti-cold medications from Sagmel (USA). In particular, this company produces analogue of TheraFlu in tablets called AntiFlu. Their composition is the same, but the dosage in AntiFlu is less. If the tableted TheraFlu Extratab contains chlorpheniramine (a chemical derivative of pheniramine) 4 mg, paracetamol 650 mg and phenylephrine 10 mg, then in AntiFlu the concentration of all active ingredients is halved. In addition, AntiFlu is available in the form of a powder for drinking, and the concentrations and composition of the active ingredients in it are similar to TeraFlu Extratab.

Coldrex

Using the same principle of combining an analgesic, alpha-adrenergic agonist and vitamin C, the English company GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare created another analogue of TheraFlu - Coldrex Hotrem. Its difference from TheraFlu against flu and colds is the increased dosage of paracetamol and ascorbic acid (750 and 60 mg) and the absence of pheniramine. The drug is available in lemon and currant flavors.

Another drug from this company, Coldrex MaxGrip, deals a crushing blow to cold symptoms, because one packet of powder contains a maximum amount of paracetamol - 1000 mg. It contains less ascorbic acid (40 mg), and phenylephrine is in the usual dosage (10 mg). Considering that it is undesirable to exceed the daily dose of paracetamol (especially for people with liver disease), it should be consumed no more than 3-4 sachets per day.

This one is far from full list A drug guide is designed to help you choose a cure for your cold or flu symptoms, but it cannot guarantee your recovery. Don’t forget: to avoid complications and get back on your feet faster, you need to be treated under the supervision of a doctor.

Fervex analogues are used at the first symptoms of acute respiratory viral infections and influenza to reduce discomfort, chills, lower temperature, eliminate runny nose or congestion. Available in tablets or powders for children and adults. They differ in the country of origin, taste, active ingredients in the composition and quantity, and price.

Fervex - powders for preparing warm drinks with orange, raspberry or lemon flavors for adults and raspberry for children. It contains paracetamol, vitamin C and pheniramine, which have the following therapeutic effects:

• eliminates headaches and muscle pain, reduces temperature;
• reduces swelling and redness of the nasal mucosa;
• temporarily eliminates the clinical manifestations of a runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing;
• increases local immunity, strengthens the body's resistance;
• relieves lacrimation during ARVI;
• reduces vascular permeability, strengthens capillary walls.

Indications for use of Fervex

The medication and analogues (for example, Theraflu) are used to eliminate the first symptoms of flu and colds, as an addition to the main antiviral and antibacterial (if necessary) treatment. Indications for use:

• temperature, fever, headache and muscle pain, fever, chills;
• general malaise;
• runny nose, swelling and nasal congestion;
• lacrimation;
• sneezing.

Fervex - instructions for use

One of the features of Fervex is the presence of a variety of sugar-free powders, which allows people with diabetes to relieve symptoms of colds and flu.

According to the instructions for use, Fervex powders are used 2-3 times a day, every 4 hours. The duration of use depends on the purpose: when relieving headaches and muscle pain, up to 5 days, for heat and fever – up to 3 days.

The drug contains paracetamol, so it is first dissolved in 200 ml of warm water and taken after meals to reduce the negative effect on the gastric mucosa.

It is undesirable to use the drug and analogues during pregnancy and lactation without a doctor’s prescription.

Fervex's analogues

Fervex is produced by a French pharmaceutical company exclusively in powders for adults and in special packaging for children over 6 years of age. It contains ascorbic acid, paracetamol and pheniramine in varying dosages depending on the category of consumers. Thus, it eliminates fever and various pains, runny nose and watery eyes, itchy nose during colds and sneezing, general malaise and aches.

Fervex analogues:

• Rinicold;
• Rinza;
• Maxicold;
• Teraflu and Teraflu Extra;
• Orvis Flew;
• Antigrippin;
• Vicks.

Note! Medicines containing pheniramine (for example, Theraflu) may cause lethargy and drowsiness. When using them, you should be careful when engaging in hazardous activities (working at a machine, with small parts, driving a car or other vehicles).

– an analogue of Fervex with the following differences.

• In addition to vitamin C and paracetamol (1.5 times less than in Fervex), it contains rutoside, calcium gluconate and rimantadine. These substances strengthen local immunity, increase the body's resistance to disease and specifically to the influenza A virus.
• Variety of flavors - lemon, honey-lemon, cranberry, black currant, raspberry.
• For people who are uncomfortable with the form of powders, capsules and effervescent tablets are available.
• Instead of pheniramine, it contains loratadine, which has an antihistamine effect. It eliminates lacrimation, runny nose, nasal congestion and swelling.

Another analogue that can replace Fervex is the drug. It is available in regular powders, enhanced with the Extra prefix and Extratab tablets. The substitute contains paracetamol to relieve fever and various types of pain, pheniramine to prevent allergic reactions and phenylephrine for better relief from runny nose. Age limit – from 12 years. Available in flavors: lemon, cinnamon with apple, wild berries.

Attention! Fervex and analogues, especially with high content paracetamol (Coldrex, Theraflu) cannot be used for a long time, more than 3-5 days due to side effects on the liver and gastrointestinal tract. They are designed to quickly relieve cold and flu symptoms. If Fervex and analogues are ineffective during the maximum course of treatment, you should consult a doctor for other treatment.

Other analogues

• Coldrex is available in powders with the prefixes HotRem and MaxGrip for adults and Junior for children from 6 years of age. Their difference is a higher (about 2 times) content of the analgesic and antipyretic component of paracetamol, and as a result, more pronounced therapeutic effects. Another form of the analogue is tablets containing caffeine, which eliminates lethargy, general malaise, and weakness during illness. They cannot be used when high blood pressure and arterial hypertension.
• Antigrippin - similar composition, difference in release forms: powders for adults, effervescent tablets for adults and children.
• An inexpensive analogue of Rinza is available in tablets and powders called Rinzasip for adults (blackcurrant, lemon, orange) and in a separate package for children over 6 years old with raspberry flavor. It contains paracetamol to relieve fever and pain, and phenylephrine to relieve runny nose and congestion. The new components are caffeine, which improves overall well-being, eliminates drowsiness and lethargy, and chlorphenamine, which has an antiallergic effect. Due to the caffeine content, the analogue cannot be used for arterial hypertension and high blood pressure. Powders contain 1.5 times more paracetamol than tablets. This makes them both more effective and more toxic when maximum dosages are exceeded.
• A drug based on herbal ingredients – Linkas ARVI with lemon or mint flavor. He has a minimum amount side effects and low cost.
• An analogue with different properties is Vicks Antiflu Complex powders. They eliminate cough and sore throat, do not cause drowsiness, like Theraflu, and do not reduce performance if symptoms arise at the workplace.

Prices for analogues in Moscow (in the regions may differ depending on the pharmacy’s markup, exchange rate, remoteness, other factors, availability of promotional offers)

In childhood, the following analogues can be used:

• Antiflu Kids (from 2 years of age);
• Rinzasip for children from 6 years of age;
• Coldrex Junior (also from 6 years old);
• Antigrippin effervescent tablets for children.

Fervex or Theraflu - which is better?

When choosing between Fervex or Theraflu, you can buy any of these drugs. However, if you are worried about severe nasal congestion or runny nose, the latter will help faster.

According to customer reviews, after using Theraflu, drowsiness and lethargy are more common. It is advisable to drink at night if you feel unwell, have symptoms of ARVI and flu.

Advantages of Fervex compared to Theraflu - a form for people with diabetes that does not contain sugar. It quickly relieves headaches and muscle pain, relieves fever. The paracetamol content in it is 1.5 times higher than in Theraflu.

Its price per package is approximately the same.

Important! To prevent unwanted reactions, Fervex, Theraflu and other analogues are not recommended for use in cases of alcoholism, liver dysfunction, or gastrointestinal bleeding. To reduce the negative effect on the gastric mucosa, they are drunk after meals in a dosage according to the instructions for the drug.

Coldrex or Fervex

For severe headache and muscle pain, as well as fever, Coldrex is used. Dignity – release form intended for children over 6 years of age. If it is impossible to take the powder in the form of a hot drink, tablets are sold in pharmacies.

The price of Coldrex is the same as that of its analogue, Fervex.

Another difference between the analogue is that instead of the antiallergic pheniramine, the composition contains phenylephrine, which eliminates runny nose and nasal congestion. Thus, in terms of active ingredients it is identical to Theraflu only with a higher dosage of paracetamol.

When choosing between it and an analogue in case of unbearable pain, preference should be given to the second. If a person has a history diabetes, such a replacement is unacceptable.

Anvimax or Fervex – which is better?

Anvimax – cheap analogue Fervexa, with a different composition for use in adults. It contains an antipyretic, antihistamine component and a complex of substances to strengthen local immunity, increase the body's resistance to the influenza A virus. According to people's reviews, the drug helps quickly, pleasant various tastes, has an unpleasant paracetamol aftertaste.

When choosing between Anvimax and Fervex, you can choose either one. If signs of a cold occur in a child, then it is better to choose Fervex or suitable analogues for children.

Fervex, Theraflu and analogues contain the maximum amount of the antipyretic component paracetamol and other substances to eliminate the first symptoms of ARVI. If dosages are exceeded, toxic effects on the liver, irritation of the gastric mucosa, and allergic manifestations (urticaria, itching) are possible.

Teraflu is a combination drug with antipyretic, anti-edematous, antiallergic, and analgesic properties. Presented in powder form for the preparation of a solution for internal use in various flavors. The manufacturer is the company Famar France.

The cost of foreign medicine is quite high: 350 rubles. for 10 sachets, however, you can choose no analogue to replace Theraflu, which will cost less, but have the same effect.

The pharmacological effect is due to the action of the active components in Theraflu:

• Paracetamol - reduces body temperature, eliminates headaches and muscle pain.
• Thanks to phenylephrine, nasal breathing is normalized.
• Pheniramine demonstrates antiallergic properties and relieves swelling of the mucous membranes.
• Ascorbic acid – has an antioxidant effect, regulates redox and metabolic processes.

Indications for use and dosage

Theraflu is intended to relieve symptoms of infectious and inflammatory diseases: acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, which are accompanied by a significant increase in body temperature, the development of chills, aching joints, runny nose, headache and muscle pain.

The drug is intended for oral administration; the contents of the sachet are first diluted hot water. To improve the taste, you can add a small amount of sugar.

The drug can be used three times a day. It is best to use the medicine before bedtime.

If no positive effect is observed after 72 hours, you should re-consult your doctor and reconsider your treatment regimen.

Contraindications and side effects

• Individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
• Portal hypertension.
• Alcoholism.
• Simultaneous use with tricyclic antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, beta-blockers.
• Treatment of patients under 12 years of age, pregnant and lactating women.

The instructions for use indicate that during treatment, undesirable reactions may occur in the form of allergies, increased blood pressure and excitability, feelings of fatigue, headache, dry mouth, decreased psychomotor reaction, urinary retention, nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbances, mydriasis.

If these or any other side effects develop, use of the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

List of analogues cheaper than Teraflu

The cost of Theraflu in the form of powder for preparing the drink is as follows: from 175 rubles. for 4 bags and 350 rub. for 10 bags.

If necessary, the doctor will help you choose a more affordable replacement drug with an identical composition, or with other active ingredients but a similar therapeutic effect (for example, in case of an allergy to any component).

Russian-made analogues:

• “Grippoflu” is a cheaper substitute for Teraflu from 260 rubles. for 8 bags.
• “Maxicold Rhino” – from 200 rubles. for 10 bags.

List of Ukrainian drugs in powder form for preparing a drink with a similar effect:

• "Amicitron" - from 175 rubles.
• “Astracitron” – from 135 rubles.
• “Grippocitron” – from 160 rubles.
• “Parafex” – from 140 rubles.

The Belarusian analogue is cheaper than Teraflu - "Angrimax Neo" costing from 90 rubles.

Foreign substitutes are:

• “Star Flue” (Vietnam) – from 280 rubles. for 10 bags.
• “Rinza Hotsip” (India) – from 145 rubles.
• “Stopgripan” powder made in India – 270 rubles.

The closest in composition from this list are: “Stopgripan”, “Grippoflu”, “Maxicold Rhino”, “Coldrex”, “Anti-Flu”. The difference is only in quantity active substances.

Fervex or Theraflu - which is better?

The composition of Fervex is almost identical to Theraflu, but it does not contain the phenylephrine component.

For adults, the drug is prescribed from the age of 15: the contents of the sachet are dissolved in warm water and taken after meals up to 3 times a day.

For pain relief, you should not use the drug for more than 5 days. Patients with impaired liver function must observe an interval between doses of at least 8 hours.

Especially for patients of younger age groups there are Fervex for children: You can start using the powder from the age of 6 for the purpose of short-term treatment of conditions accompanied by fever, rhinitis, nasopharyngitis.

Particular care is required in the treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus, benign hyperbilirubinemia, liver and kidney dysfunction.

Contraindications and possible adverse reactions for the drugs are the same. The manufacturer of Fervex indicates that the powder should not be used during the first and third trimester of pregnancy.

The possibility of taking it in the second trimester should be checked with a doctor; consultation is also necessary when used simultaneously with glucocorticosteroids, due to the risk of developing glaucoma.

For patients with diabetes, there is a sugar-free version of Fervex.

When combined with antipsychotic drugs, urine retention, dry mouth, and difficulty defecating (constipation) may occur. The powder enhances the effect of medications with sedative properties.

Coldrex or Theraflu

Coldrex is an English-made analogue, similar to Theraflu in composition and combining the properties of an analgesic,

and alpha adrenergic agonists.

The quantitative content of vitamin C and paracetamol (750 mg) in Coldrex is higher (and in Coldrex Max Gripp - 1000 mg), which makes it more effective at high temperatures, but it does not contain pheniramine (an anti-allergic substance).

The drug is also presented in the form of tablets for internal use.

For patients over 12 years of age, the following dosage regimen is recommended:

• The powder is dissolved in warm water and used between main meals.
• The maximum number of sachets is 4 per day.
• Undesirable reactions are possible in the form of increased blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, sleep disturbances, allergies, and increased heart rate.
• If the recommended dosage is not followed, arrhythmia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain may develop, the skin becomes pale, and sweating increases. It is necessary to seek the selection of drugs for symptomatic treatment as soon as possible to prevent the risk negative impact to the liver.

If you combine Coldrex with drinks that contain caffeine, the likelihood of developing nervous irritability and stress increases. Combination with alcohol leads to the threat of toxic liver damage.

The drug enhances the effect of indirect anticoagulants; when combined with metoclopramide and domperidone, an increase in the rate of absorption of the active components of the powder can be observed.

What is better - Theraflu or Antigrippin?

Antigrippin, like Theraflu, effectively combats nasal congestion, fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscles and joints.

The drug is effective for rhinitis of various origins: viral, bacterial, allergic.

The active components of the drug are quickly absorbed and evenly distributed in the tissues of the body. Antigrippin begins to act after 10-60 minutes, the half-life takes up to 3 hours.

The drug is presented in the form of powder and effervescent tablets, soluble in water. Admission is allowed for patients from 15 years of age, while the use of Theraflu is indicated already from 12.

The composition of the drugs is slightly different: Antigrippin, in addition to paracetamol and vitamin C, contains chlorphenamine maleate, a substance with antiallergic properties.

An advantage of Antigrippin may be a more convenient dosage form. The tablet can be dissolved in warm water; the drink does not have to be hot.

The drug is cheaper, and the duration of treatment is no more than 5 days. The absence of a positive effect within 72 hours is an indication for repeated consultation with a doctor.

When choosing a suitable drug, you should pay attention to possible age restrictions and differences in the composition of drugs (to avoid allergies to the active ingredients).

Neither Theraflu nor Antigrippin affect the underlying factors that cause colds, but are only means of symptomatic treatment.

The list of indications, contraindications and possible side effects for the drugs is similar.

The active components penetrate the blood-brain and hematoplacental barriers, so taking during pregnancy and breastfeeding contraindicated.

Anvimax or Theraflu

Both Anvimax and Theraflu can be used to eliminate high temperature, headaches, appetite disturbances, nasal congestion, joint aches.

Despite the similar therapeutic effect, the drugs differ in composition.

In addition to ascorbic acid and paracetamol, the activity of Anvimax is due to the action of:

• Loratadine is a substance with an antiallergic effect that eliminates itching, swelling, and normalizes capillary permeability.
• Rimantadine is an antiviral component that affects not only the symptoms that arise, but also the causes of development pathological process. It is important to remember that rimantadine is active against influenza A.
• Calcium gluconate monohydrate, which normalizes the nutrition of muscle tissue, reducing membrane permeability, and has an antiallergic effect.
• Routine, which strengthens the walls of blood vessels.

Anvimax will be better than Tamiflu if the disease is caused by the influenza A virus.

Among its advantages it is worth highlighting:

• Providing an etiotropic effect, influencing the underlying factors that cause unpleasant symptoms.
• More budget price (Russian manufacturer).
• Possibility to choose other dosage forms, if necessary (capsules for oral administration).

Disadvantages of Anvimax:

• A more extensive list of contraindications: stomach ulcers, excess vitamin K in the body, detection of hemophilia, portal hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic diathesis, hypoprothrombinemia, thyroid diseases, sarcoidosis, nephrourolithiasis.
• Can be used from 18 years of age.
• Rimantadine is an old generation antiviral substance. May have no effect on other types of influenza virus, such as type B, although Tamiflu does not initially have an antiviral effect.

It is not advisable to use both medications as the only treatment.

Rinza or Theraflu

Rinza is a cheap analogue of Theraflu (159 rubles for 5 sachets) for the symptomatic treatment of influenza, ARVI, and colds. The activity of the powder is due to its multicomponent composition: the manufacturer uses paracetamol in combination with pheniramine and phenylephrine.

Unlike Theraflu, Rinza additionally contains caffeine instead of ascorbic acid. It has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, allows you to fight increased fatigue and drowsiness, increase mental and physical performance.

The list of contraindications is similar: Rinza should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, simultaneously with MAO inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, beta blockers.

At the same time, Rinza can be used from the age of 15, while Theraflu is allowed from the age of 12.

Particular caution should be exercised in patients with a history of arterial hypertension, angle-closure glaucoma, atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, bronchial asthma, thyrotoxicosis, diabetes mellitus, obstructive pulmonary disease, prostatic hyperplasia, renal, liver failure.

The maximum daily dose of Rinza powder is no more than 4 sachets, and the duration of treatment is no longer than 5 days.

The drug must be used 60-120 minutes after the main meal and should not be combined with medications that contain paracetamol, sleeping pills, anxiolytics, or alcoholic beverages.

Maxicold or Theraflu

Both drugs are presented in powder form for the preparation of a solution for internal use.

Maxicold contains the same active ingredients, with the exception of fenlephrine, therefore it is an inexpensive analogue of Theraflu.

The drug normalizes body temperature, has an analgesic effect, and facilitates nasal breathing. Thanks to vitamin C, the lack of ascorbic acid during colds is compensated.

Like Theraflu, Maxicold is indicated for patients over 12 years of age. Adults can take the powder up to 4 times a day, children over 12 can take a maximum of 3 sachets.

In order to provide an analgesic effect, the drug can be taken for no longer than 5 days and no more than 72 hours to reduce body temperature. If symptoms persist, you should consult your doctor.

Maxold cannot be combined with alcoholic drinks; taking it together can lead to acute pancreatitis. Simultaneous use with drugs from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and salicylates increases the toxic effect on the liver. Contraindications and possible adverse reactions for the drugs are similar.

Maxicold's advantage may be its lower budget price - it costs 110 rubles. cheaper than Teraflu (for 10 sachets).

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At the first sign of a cold, instant medications will come to the rescue. Teraflu is a fast-acting drug that contains two main active ingredients: phenylephrine and paracetamol.

The effect occurs after a short period of time, nasal breathing becomes easier, headaches stop, fever and swelling of the respiratory system go away.

Theraflu has an antibacterial and antipyretic effect, and has an analgesic effect.

However, this substance should not be used by nursing, pregnant women, or children under 12 years of age. Packaging costs from 400 rubles.

Read what cheap analogues of Theraflu are made in Russia, Ukraine and abroad.

You can find similar magic powders among domestic drugs.

Medicines from Russian manufacturers differ in the composition of active substances, but have similar indications for use.

You can get acquainted with popular medicines in the table:

For just 20 rubles you can buy Coficil Plus at the pharmacy.

But a similar substitute in composition is Fervex, whose cost is slightly lower than the original drug.

Carefully read the list of contraindications; many of the above medications should not be taken by children and women during pregnancy and lactation.

Ukrainian generics

Inexpensive substitutes are offered by foreign companies. Ukrainian-made medicines can be purchased at a pharmacy ranging from 130 to 180 rubles.

Check out the list of popular products among buyers:

The most profitable from a financial point of view is the drug Rinza Hotsip.

The remaining medications are approximately in the same cost category and have a composition similar to the original.

The disadvantage of Ukrainian generics is that they can rarely be found for sale in Russian pharmacies.

Other foreign substitutes

Other pharmaceutical companies offer tablets with identical active ingredients. Foreign-made drugs are also cheaper than the original ones.

Check out the list of the most effective medications:

Budget option - Paracetamol in tablet form. Insti is a homeopathic medicine that is approved for the treatment of women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Coldrex is an identical substitute, but practically does not differ in price.

Attention! Please read the instructions carefully before use.

The multicomponent drug is aimed at alleviating the symptoms of ARVI. Disturbs the synthesis of biochemical compounds that cause inflammation. Structural cheap analogues of Theraflu have identical pharmacological properties. But there are not many of them.

The doctor may choose a medicine with a different composition, but with a similar mechanism of action and similar indications for use.

Theraflu formulation includes four components:

• Paracetamol. Normalizes body temperature. Stops the inflammatory process.

• Phenylephrine. It has a vasoconstrictor effect necessary to restore nasal breathing.

• Pheniramine. Prevents allergic manifestations.

• Ascorbic acid. An antioxidant that enhances and complements the action of other components.

Effective cheap analogues of Theraflu

1. Antigrippin-ANVI. A drug with similar indications. One of the most budget-friendly Russian analogues of Teraflu.

• Accelerates the healing of inflamed mucous tissue. Reduces swelling.

• Relieves painful sensations and soreness in the oropharynx.

• Has an antipyretic effect.

• Capsules 20 pcs. - 120 rubles.

2. Cold. Prevents the activation of viral infection. Quickly relieves symptoms of uncomplicated colds. The combination of paracetamol with ascorbic acid ensures high effectiveness of the drug.

Effective in the treatment of upper respiratory tract diseases.

• Reduces watery-mucous discharge from the nose.

• Reduces high temperature.

• Tearing.

Reduces the duration of the disease.This analogue of Theraflu for colds prevents the development of complications and relapses.

• Pack. 5 g No10 - 140 rub.

3. Grippoflu. Relieves symptoms and tolerability of the disease.Normalizes the process of ternoregulation.
Reduces coughing, sneezing, muscle pain, and body aches.

• Eliminates dryness in the nose and throat.

• Improves the patency of the nasal passages.

With timely treatment, the Teraflu powder analogue minimizes the risk of complications.

• Sachets No.10 - 180 rub.

4. Maxicold Rhino. A mild anti-inflammatory drug. Reduces severity clinical manifestations diseases. Relieves pain mediators. Eliminates:

• Painful sensations in the joints.

• Swelling of the paranasal sinuses.

• Runny nose and stuffiness.

• Feverish syndrome.

• Pack. No10 - 200 rubles.

5. Coldact Flu Plus. It has a prolonged effect and a convenient dosage regimen. After taking one capsule, it is effective for 12 hours.

It has a pronounced antipyretic, analgesic, and vasoconstrictor effect. Affects pain and thermoregulation centers.

Increases the body's resistance to infectious pathogens.
Reduces the severity of general and local cold symptoms.

• Capsules 10 pcs. - 200 rub.

6. Anvimax. The combined medication is a cheap analogue in Teraflu sachets. Has a moderate antiviral effect. Effectively fights catarrhal symptoms.

• Relieves headaches, weakness, chills.

• Restores the epithelium of the nasal mucosa.

Rimantadine in the composition suppresses the influenza A virus. Promotes the production of interferon. In the presence of virus B, it reduces the toxic effect.

• Sachets 5 grams 12 pcs - 280 rub.