Paracetamol/Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine Hydrochloride+Chlorpheniramine Maleate

When should one not use Paracetamol/Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine Hydrochloride+Chlorpheniramine Maleate

• If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredient of this medicine.
• If you have severe high blood pressure.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Rapid heartbeat
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Fear feeling
• Anxiety
• Restlessness

Other General Warnings

• You experience any skin rashes & allergic symptoms after taking this medicine, discontinue and consult a doctor.
• You are already taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.
• You have pre-existing medical conditions such as liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, thyroid, hypertension, increase pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma) or any kind of heart related problem etc.

How Does It Work?

• Paracetamol/Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine Hydrochloride+Chlorpheniramine Maleate works by the combined action of its components. It has anti-allergic, antipyretic and decongestant properties.
• Paracetamol inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (responsible for pain and inflammation) and also acts on heat-regulating centers that reduces body heat (antipyretic effect).
• Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic agent. It helps in relieving symptoms of allergy. It works by blocking the release of specific natural substance histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Histamine is produced when the body detects any foreign substance.
• Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. It works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels of nasal passage by constricting the blood vessels and thereby relieves nasal congestion or blockage and also increase the drainage of sinus cavity.

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine Hydrochloride+Chlorpheniramine Maleate if, taken at the same time. Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder.
• In particular, inform your doctor if you are taking medicines for brain and heart related disorders, medicines used to relax the airways (beta-adrenergic agents), or anti-hypertensives such as reserpine and methyldopa.

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