Chericof Syrup

• If you have a known allergy to chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, or any ingredient in Chericof syrup,
• If you are suffering from high blood pressure or heart-related disorders such as incidences of heart attack and blockage.
• If you have a severe airway-related infection or asthma (this syrup should not be used for relieving cough due to asthma attacks).
• If you have overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
• You should only take this syrup if you are taking medicines to treat brain-related disorders.
• If you are suffering from a urinary retention problem or an eye disorder called glaucoma.
• Chericof syrup is not meant to be used in children and breastfeeding women.

• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Itching

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from asthma, airway infection or disorder, or wet cough.
• You have a blockage in the stomach or intestine or any part of your digestive tract.
• You have any kind of heart disorder, blockage, high blood pressure or irregular heartbeats.
• You have liver or kidney disease or ulcers in the stomach or intestine.
• You are suffering from an eye disorder called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• You have an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) or experience difficulty in urination.
• You have a thyroid-related disorder or a tumour in the adrenal gland (Pheochromocytoma).

• Take Chericof syrup as prescribed by your doctor.
• Shake well before use.
• Read the instructions on the label before usage.
• Use a measuring spoon or cup for exact quantities.
• Do not consume Chericof syrup directly from the bottle.

• Store Chericof syrup at room temperature.
• Keep it away from light and moisture.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Chericof syrup is a cough and cold preparation used for providing relief from cough, throat irritation, sneezing, runny nose, and stuffiness in the nose due to an allergy or cold. It should not be used for treating any other condition unless specified by the doctor.
• Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
• Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Chericof syrup.
• This syrup may cause sleepiness. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing tasks requiring mental alertness.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Chericof syrup works by coaction of its three components. It has anti-allergic, cough suppressant and decongestant properties.
• Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It acts on a certain part of the cough centre or brain and reduces the cough.
• Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. It works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels of nasal passage by constricting the blood vessels and thereby relieving nasal congestion or blockage.
• Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic agent. It helps in relieving symptoms of allergy. It works by blocking the release of certain natural substances, histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Histamine is produced when the body detects any foreign substance.

Interactions with other medicines

• Chericof should not be consumed with or at least after 2 weeks of consumption of certain medicines used to treat brain-related disorders, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline, etc.
• Medicines used to treat infections (antibiotics) like linezolid and medicine used to relax the muscles like oxazepam, baclofen should not be taken along with chericof syrup.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements to avoid any interaction.

Interactions with food items