Paracetamol, Phenyephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension

Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension- This medicine contains three powerful ingredients- Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension. These components together help in reducing symptoms of the common cold and cough associated with fever, headache, runny or watery nose, sneezing, body pain, nose congestion, etc in children below four years of age. 

Chemical Class: Antihistamines, Decongestants, Analgesics

Mode of Action: Paracetamol works by reducing fever and pain, Phenylephrine hydrochloride (shows anti-inflammatory effects and acts as a decongestant), and Chlorpheniramine block the action of histamine (chemical messengers responsible for allergies).

Habit-Forming: No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Uses

• This medicine contains three powerful ingredients- Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension. These components together help in reducing symptoms of the common cold and cough associated with fever, headache, runny or watery nose, sneezing, body pain, nose congestion, etc in children below four years of age. 

Side Effects

Major and minor side effects of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension include-

• Dry mouth 
• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Dizziness
• Nasal irritation
• Increase in blood pressure
• Sleepiness
• Insomnia
• Blurred vision

These symptoms may occur during your medication course and gradually subside with time. However, if you experience any of the symptoms to a severe or unbearable extent. Please consider talking to your doctor about the same before further use.

Precautions

1. Do not let your child consume too hot or too cold foods and beverages. As it will increase the common cold symptoms.
2. Avoid taking your child to areas that are polluted, as babies are more prone to catching allergies in dusty environments.
3. Bathe your baby with a stable water temperature, the water should not be too hot or too cold.
4. Provide your baby with complete rest and have them drink plenty of water to recover quickly.

WARNINGS

1. Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension are only recommended for children below 2 years of age.
2. If your infant suffers from seizures (or epilepsy is a sudden attack in which the body experiences involuntary movement of hands and legs, difficulty in speech, loss of sensation, and loss of consciousness), please avoid giving this medicine to your infant and ask for an alternative.
3. Children having chronic malnutrition (children experience stunted growth and development) are not to be given this medicine as it may worsen their condition.

Directions for Use

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• This medicine can be taken with or without food.
• Consume the suspension by the dropper provided along with the packaging.
• Do not take more than directed by your doctor.
• Check for warnings, storage conditions, and dosage instructions on the packaging before use.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool and dry place, avoid exposure to sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) How do Paracetamol, Phenyephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension?

Ans) Paracetamol works by reducing fever and pain, Phenylephrine hydrochloride (shows anti-inflammatory effects and acts as a decongestant), and Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of histamine (chemical messengers responsible for allergies).

Q) Can I give Paracetamol, Phenyephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension to my child daily?

Ans) Parents are recommended to give this medicine to their children only if they are facing common cold symptoms. Once the condition gets better you can let their doctor know and do as your doctor suggests. The dosage will also be set by the doctor.

Q) What are the side effects of Paracetamol, Phenyephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension?

Ans) Common side effects include- nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, headache, sleepiness, etc.

Q) Can I give Paracetamol, Phenyephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension to my child for fever?

Ans) If your child has a fever associated with the common cold then yes you can give them this medicine. It should not be given to treat fever associated with other conditions.