Have a cold, drink Tiffy or Decolgen?

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Currently, the use of available drugs to treat flu is quite familiar and common to everyone. Among the cold and flu drugs, Tiffy and Decolgen are the two most chosen. So when you have a cold, will it be better to drink tiffy or decolgen?

1. Overview of cold and flu medicine

Flu medicine has the ability to help reduce flu symptoms, such as pain relief, fever reducer, headache, runny nose, ... The main ingredient of flu medicine is Paracetamol, which helps reduce symptoms. effectively and safely for the patient.
Currently, cold and flu drugs are usually of herbal and chemical origin (decolgen, tiffy,...). Pharmacotherapeutic drugs are often preferred because of faster healing results. Among the pharmaceutical cold and flu drugs, Decolgen and Tiffy are the two most popular names. So many people ask the question if it is better to drink Tiffy or Decolgen if you have a cold?
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2. If you have a cold, take Tiffy or Decolgen?

When having a cold, many people wonder whether to choose Decolgen or Tiffy to treat their illness. This confusion often stems from a variety of information about the quality of each drug, but these assessments tend to be quite emotional, coming from the subjective feelings of each person. From there, it makes you more confused whether you have a cold, drink Tiffy or Decolgen.

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In terms of ingredients, tiffy and Decolgen are almost similar and similar to other common cold and flu medicines. Both contain the main active ingredient, Paracetamol, which is a very popular pain reliever and fever reducer. However, the excipients - necessary auxiliary ingredients in the formulation of tablets but do not have the therapeutic effect of Tiffy and Decolgen drugs are different.
As for the design, Tiffy and Decolgen flu medicines are available in 2 forms: blister form of 4 tablets and syrup form.
In terms of price, currently 1 pack of 4 Decolgen pills has a price ranging from 5,000 VND - 7,000 VND, similar to Tiffy. Decolgen and Tiffy's syrups also have the same price: 1 bottle of 30ml from about 14,000 VND - 17,000 VND; 1 bottle of 60ml from 20,000 VND - 23,000.
Although quite similar, but according to medical experts, Decolgen drug is suitable for patients with mild flu symptoms, and if the patient feels moderate symptoms, should choose Tiffy.

3. Notes when taking cold medicine

Whether taking Tiffy or Decolgen, the patient must strictly follow the instructions of the doctor / pharmacist or the instructions for use of the drug to avoid unfortunate risks. Here are some notes before taking flu medicine that everyone should know:
Asthmatics should not take flu medicine containing chlorpheniramine, because it will reduce secretions in the respiratory tract, making the disease worse. more serious. Avoid taking more than one medicine containing Paracetamol at the same time. For example, if you take a full dose of decolgen but don't feel better, taking another "stronger" flu medicine like Tiffy will lead to an overdose. Paracetamol abuse in patients with a history of liver disease such as cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis,... will increase the risk of toxicity. Do not take any cold medicine containing Paracetamol after drinking alcohol. Because Paracetamol is not an antidote to alcohol, if taken immediately after drinking alcohol, the body will bear 2 toxins at the same time, increasing the burden of detoxification for the liver several times. Do not take paracetamol containing medicine for more than 5 days for children, especially for adults, not more than 10 days, unless directed by a doctor. People with liver disease, malnutrition, alcoholism, dehydration (due to prolonged high fever), if they want to use the drug, also need to be careful and must have specific instructions from the doctor. When reducing fever for children, the recommended dose of Paracetamol is 10-15mg/kg body weight, taken 3-4 times a day, not more than 60mg/kg/day. For adults, each dose is about 500 - 1000mg, up to 3 times a day. For the elderly, the dose should be less because the liver and kidney function is already worse. Although catching the flu is quite common and causes many unpleasant symptoms, it can be easily controlled with the right flu medicine. The use of Tiffy or Decolgen depends on your medical condition and wishes. It is best to have specific instructions and indications from a doctor or pharmacist to ensure your own health and safety.

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