Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine

Uses	Cold, allergic rhinitis
Therapy	Cough Cold Preparation
Side Effects	Drowsiness, headache, vomiting, weakness

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Molecule Description

Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine is used to treat common cold symptoms in children. It promptly alleviates a runny or stuffy nose, as well as sneezing. The medication can be administered to your child with or without food. It's essential to follow the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration of treatment will be based on your child's condition and response to the medicine. Make sure to continue giving the medicine for the duration the doctor recommends. Common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and headache. If your child experiences any concerning side effects, contact the doctor. Your child should consume plenty of fluids while taking Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine. Inform the doctor before administering this medicine if your child has any kidney or liver diseases, as the doctor will likely prescribe an appropriate dose. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine should not be used in children under 4 years of age.

Uses

Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine relieves common cold symptoms and allergic rhinitis in children. It can help improve symptoms such as runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and throat irritation.

Contraindications

When should one not use Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine

If your child is allergic to chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
If your child has taken medicines for brain disorders, such as rasagiline, in the last 14 days.
If your child is suffering from high blood pressure or heart disease.
If your child has diabetes, increased pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma).
If your child is suffering from an overactive thyroid gland and breathing problems like bronchitis.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Drowsiness
Headache
Vomiting
Weakness
Incoordination
Dizziness
Excitation
Confusion
Increased blood pressure

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Your child is already taking medicines for a psychiatric illness, as it can enhance drowsiness
Your child is experiencing drowsiness and nervousness.
Your child doesn't feel any improvement in symptoms within a week.
Your child has asthma or any airway obstruction problems.
Your child has a kidney or liver disease.
Your child has a history of fits or seizures.
Your child has a history of a tumour in the adrenal gland.
Your child has a blockage in the stomach and intestines.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine works by the combined action of its two components chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine acts by blocking the action of histamine a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction and improves allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, throat irritation, etc.
Phenylephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, it shrinks or constricts the blood vessels in the nasal passage and improves congestion.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Medicines used to treat brain disorders or psychiatric illnesses should not be used with Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine as it can lead to a risk of heart-related side effects or increased blood pressure.
Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine can reduce the effectiveness of high blood pressure medicines and can increase blood pressure abruptly.
Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine should not be taken along with medicines used to treat heart failures, such as digoxin, as it can increase the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack.
Phenytoin and ergot-containing medicines should not be consumed along with Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine as it can lead to toxicity.
Other medicines like medicines to induce sleep or anti-anxiety medicines and certain painkillers should be used with caution as they can induce sedation.
Discuss it with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine may include irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, fits or you may sometimes pass out. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed giving any dose of Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dose schedule. Do not give a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Give Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine according to your doctor's prescribed dosage duration. This medicine can cause dizziness or sleepiness, so do not give it to children to induce sleep.

Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine should not be used to treat fever. It helps relieve symptoms of the common cold without fever. Always consult your doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Yes, Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine can be given to children only as advised by your doctor. It should not be used in children under 4 years of age.

No, it is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-allergic medicine that provides a symptomatic treatment of common cold and allergic rhinitis.

Yes, Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine can be taken with paracetamol only if recommended by your doctor. Do not use this combination on your own.

No, both these syrups differ in their compositions and mechanism of action. Sinarest syrup contains paracetamol, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and sodium citrate. It is used to treat symptoms of the common cold. Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine contains chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine. It is used for temporary relief of common cold and allergic rhinitis symptoms in children.

No, Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine+Phenylephrine and Zyrcold syrup are not the same. Although both are used to relieve cold and flu symptoms, they have different active ingredients.