Cold

Updated: July 15, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

brompheniramine dextromethorphan and phenylephrine

4 teaspoons orally every 4hrs
Do not exceed 120 mL per day

chlorcyclizine/codeine

Administer 10ml thrice or four times a day
Do not exceed 40ml in a day

storax, benzoin

Add 5 ml spoonful to hot water and inhale the steamy vapour

brompheniramine

4 - 8

Orally 

4 times a day

Dose Adjustments

6mg- 12mg orally two times a day (extended-release)
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose is maybe once a day at bedtime
Maximum dose: 24mg/day

zinc

4.5 to 23.7 mg lozenge containing zinc gluconate orally every two hours 

levocetirizine/phenylpropanolamine

2.5 mg to 5 mg orally every day in the evening

It should not exceed not than 5 mg in a day

brompheniramine dextromethorphan and phenylephrine

Age: >12 years
4 teaspoons orally every 4hrs
Do not exceed 120 mL per day

chlorcyclizine/codeine

Administer 10ml thrice or four times a day
Do not exceed 40ml in a day

storax, benzoin

For >3 months:
Add 5 ml spoonful to hot water and inhale the steamy vapour

brompheniramine

For children less than six years old:
0.125mg/kg four times a day (immediate release)
Maximum dose: 6mg- 8mg/day
2mg suspension (extended-release) orally two times a day
Note: do not administer more than two doses per day
For children of 6- 12 years of age:
2mg- 4mg orally 3-4 times a day (immediate release)
Maximum dose: 12-16mg/day
4mg suspension orally (extended-release), two times a day
Note: Do not exceed two doses per day
For children more than 12 years of age:
4mg- 8mg orally four times a day (immediate release)
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose may be two times a day 6mg- 12mg orally two times a day (extended-release)
The dose may vary depending on the patient's response.
In most patients, the dose is maybe once a day at bedtime
Maximum dose: 24mg/day