Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Chlorpheniramine Maleate(2mg), Phenylephrine(5mg)
Bottle of 5ml Syrup
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It is a combination of two active components, Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/ml) and Phenylephrine (5mg/ml). Upper respiratory tract infections and allergies present with rhinitis (running nose), nasal congestion, headache, watering of eyes, heaviness of head, etc. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, and Phenylephrine is an alpha-receptor agonist. Take this medication as recommended by your doctor. It is recommended to take this syrup on a regular schedule. Do not abruptly start or stop this medication as it may cause a recurrence of symptoms.
Chlorpheniramine helps control the symptoms of cold or allergies but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Chlorpheniramine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Phenylephrine is an agonist of α1-adrenoceptors. Nasal decongestant action is mediated by activation of α1-adrenoceptors in the arterioles of the nasal mucosa. This causes vasoconstriction, which leads to decreased edema and increased drainage of the sinus cavities.
Phenylephrine is readily and completely absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract after oral administration . It is subject to extensive presystemic metabolism in the gut wall and therefore has a systemic bioavailability of approximately 40% relative to intravenous dosing
Chlorpheniramine has a serum half-life of approximately 20 hours in adults, and elimination from the body is primarily by metabolism to monodesmethyl and didesmethyl compounds. The half-life is increased in the presence of renal dysfunction and decreased in children
Sedation
Dizziness
Dry mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Blurring of vision
It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, or any other components in this syrup.
It is contraindicated in patients with asthma and sleep apnea.
This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Relative contraindications include:
Cardiac arrhythmias
Heart diseases
Hypertension (elevated BP)
Glaucoma
Urinary retention
Impaired liver and kidney functions
This medication is a Category C medication and should not be used during pregnancy. Inform your doctor about your pregnancy or intention to conceive at time of the prescription.
Mixing alcohol with this syrup can result in increased sedation and other neurological side effects and is not recommended.
This medication is excreted in breast milk and may cause harm to the feeding infant. It should not be used by nursing mothers.
This medication is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conditions such as itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, hay fever and common cold. It may also be used to relieve the itching from insect bites and bee stings.
The FDA-approved indication for intravenous (IV) phenylephrine hydrochloride is for increasing blood pressure in adults with clinically significant hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in such settings as septic shock or anesthesia.
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Use a measuring cup and accurately measure the quantity of syrup as prescribed by your treating physician.
Take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., take it at the same time every day.
Take this syrup for the entire duration recommended by your doctor. Abrupt stoppage can result in the recurrence of symptoms.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight and moisture. Keep away from children and pets. Do not use past the expiration date. Do not flush the contents down the toilet. Dispose of it with biomedical waste
If you miss a dose of this medicine, it is advised to take it as soon as possible. If the duration lapsed is too long, and it is almost time for the next dose, it is recommended to skip the missed dose and go back to the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Overdose can present with symptoms like euphoria, dizziness, increased sedation, delirium, decreased coordination, heart rhythm abnormalities, increase in BP, and decreased heart rate. In case of a suspected overdose, rush the patient to a tertiary care hospital with ICU facilities for further evaluation and management
Inform your doctor if you are using any medications at the time of prescription of this syrup.
This medication should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the bottle well prior to use.
Use a measuring cup and accurately measure the quantity of syrup as prescribed by your treating physician.
Take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., take it at the same time every day.
Take this syrup for the entire duration recommended by your doctor. Abrupt stoppage can result in the recurrence of symptoms.
Q: Is this cough syrup?
A: No, this medication does not have any components that suppress or decrease cough. It is used to manage symptoms of a common cold like running nose, stuffiness and sneezing.
Q: Can this medication be given to children?
A: Consult your child’s doctor for an appropriate prescription for their symptoms. Do not medicate without consulting a doctor.
Q: I feel very sleepy after taking this syrup. Should I reduce the dose?
A: Sleepiness is a common side effect of Coldact New syrup. Consult your doctor in case it is causing any distress. Do not alter the dose without consulting a doctor.
