Maxtra Syrup

• 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.

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Incoordination
• Dizziness
• Excitation
• Confusion
• Increased blood pressure

Other General Warnings

• 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.

• Store Maxtra syrup between 20°- 25°C.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

• Inform the doctor if your child has any kidney or liver diseases for appropriate dosing.
• If you have any concerns about side effects, it's essential to contact the doctor immediately. This will promote prompt medical attention and ensure your child's safety.
• This medication may cause drowsiness, so avoid activities requiring mental alert until you know how it affects your child.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Maxtra syrup 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 with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat brain disorders or psychiatric illnesses should not be used with Maxtra as it can lead to a risk of heart-related side effects or increased blood pressure.
• Maxtra can reduce the effectiveness of high blood pressure medicines and can increase blood pressure abruptly.
• Maxtra 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 Maxtra as it can lead to toxicity.
• Other medicines like medicines to induce sleep or anti-anxiety medicines and certain painkillers should be used 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.