Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml Description
Coldact New is a prescription medication. It is a syrup that is used to treat symptoms of a common cold like running nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. It is a combination of two active components
, Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/ml) and Phenylephrine (5mg/ml). Upper respiratory tract infections and allergies present with rhinitis (running nose), nasal congestion, headache, watering of eyes, heaviness of head, etc. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, and Phenylephrine is an alpha-receptor agonist. Take this medication as recommended by your doctor. It is recommended to take this syrup on a regular schedule. Do not abruptly start or stop this medication as it may cause a recurrence of symptoms.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹32.56 |
You Save | ₹4.44 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine(2.0 Mg) + Pseudoephedrine(5.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(125.0 Mg) |
Uses | Treatment of symptoms of common cold |
Side effects | Sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, blurred vision, constipation |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
- Coldact New Syrup is used in the treatment of symptoms of common cold and allergic rhinitis
Contraindications of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
- It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, or any other components in this syrup.
- It is contraindicated in patients with asthma and sleep apnea.
- This medication is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
- Relative contraindications include:
- Cardiac arrhythmias
- Heart diseases
- Hypertension (elevated BP)
- Glaucoma
- Urinary retention
- Impaired liver and kidney functions
Side effects of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
- Sedation
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Blurring of vision
Precautions and Warnings of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Inform your doctor if you are using any medications at the time of prescription of this syrup.
Mode of Action of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
- This medication should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.
- Shake the bottle well prior to use.
- Use a measuring cup and accurately measure the quantity of syrup as prescribed by your treating physician.
- Take this medication on a regular schedule, i.e., take it at the same time every day.
- Take this syrup for the entire duration recommended by your doctor. Abrupt stoppage can result in the recurrence of symptoms.
Interactions of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use with hypnotics and anti-anxiety medicines can cause an increase in sedation.
- Concomitant use with alcohol and other CNS depressants can worsen neurological side effects.
- Chlorpheniramine decreases the metabolism of phenytoin and can result in phenytoin toxicity.
- Side effects of Chlorpheniramine like dry mouth, constipation and other effects like urinary retention and increased intraocular pressure can occur when used concomitantly with MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) like Selegiline and Rasagiline....
Interactions with food items
- This medication does not have any known interactions with food items.
Storage and disposal of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
Dosage of Coldact New 2/5 Mg Syrup 5 Ml
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is this cough syrup?
Q: Can this medication be given to children?
Q: I feel very sleepy after taking this syrup. Should I reduce the dose?
References
- Farzam K, Sabir S, O'Rourke MC. Antihistamines. [Updated 2021 Dec 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-
- Richards E, Lopez MJ, Maani CV. Phenylephrine. [Updated 2021 Jul 13]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-
- National Centre for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 5281068, Chlorpheniramine maleate.
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