Coldrex Syrup 90ml

What it is used for: Fever & Cough.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It provide short-term relief to complaints accompanying the flu and the cold. Such complaints include headache, chills, muscle and joint pain, swollen nasal mucous membranes, sinus pain and painful swallowing.

How it works: It contain paracetamol, an analgesic and antipyretic agent; 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 ; Dextromethorphan exhibits antitussive activity and is devoid of analgesic or addictive property. This agent crosses the blood-brain-barrier and activates sigma opioid receptors on the cough center in the central nervous system, thereby suppressing the cough reflex.

Active ingredient: Paracetamol , Chlorpheniramine (Maleate), Dextromethorphan.

Reported side effects: Nervousness, difficulty falling asleep ; headache, drowsiness, increase in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting.

Known drug interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Any other medicine containing paracetamol ; warfarin or other similar medicines used to thin the blood; medicines to control blood pressure, such as beta-blockers and other antihypertensive medicines; digoxin or similar medicines for heart disease; appetite suppressants or stimulants .

Syp : Adults : 2 tablespoon every 4-6 hr. Max 8 tablespoon/24hr. Children : 6-12yr, one and half tsp 4-6 hourly. Tab : Adults : 1 tab 3-4 times daily. OR As directed by your physician.

Active ingredient: Paracetamol , Chlorpheniramine (Maleate), Dextromethorphan.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Coldrex Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Switzerland.