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Zedex P Syrup 60ml
Zedex P Syrup 60ml
Zedex P Syrup 60ml

Zedex P Syrup 60ml

By DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
60ml Syrup in Bottle
MRP 109.50
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Medical Description

Zedex P syrup is a cough and cold medication. It contains a combination of chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, paracetamol, sodium citrate, and menthol as active substances. Zedex P syrup is used in the treatment of symptoms of the common cold in children aged 2 to 12 years. Give this medicine to your child exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Shake well before use. Before starting Zedex P syrup, inform your doctor about your child's complete medical history. Taking more than the daily dose of Zedex P syrup may cause serious liver damage or allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, mouth, and throat, difficulty in breathing, itching, and rashes.

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Product Summary

Offer Price₹94.17
You Save₹15.33 (14% on MRP)
ContainsChlorpheniramine Maleate(0.5 Mg) + Phenylephrine(5.0 Mg) + Sodium Citrate(60.0 Mg) + Menthol(1.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(125.0 Mg)
UsesCough and cold
Side effectsHeadache, dizziness, dry mouth, sleepiness
TherapyCOUGH COLD PREPARATION
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Check more medicines with composition as Chlorpheniramine Maleate(0.5 Mg) + Phenylephrine(5.0 Mg) + Sodium Citrate(60.0 Mg) + Menthol(1.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(125.0 Mg)
uses

Uses of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

Zedex P syrup is used to treat symptoms of the common cold in children aged 2 to 12 years.
contraindications

Contraindications of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

  • If your child is allergic to chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, paracetamol, sodium citrate, menthol, or any other ingredients of Zedex P syrup.
  • If your child is taking medicines called MAO inhibitors. If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
  • If your child has severe high blood pressure.
  • If your child has liver or kidney disorders.
  • If your child has increased pressure in the eyes (closed-angle glaucoma).
sideEffects

Side effects of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Sleepiness
  • Stomach upset
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • Your child has thyroid disorders, heart disease, high blood pressure, or deposits of fat/cholesterol in the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
  • Your child has lung disorders like asthma, bronchitis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).
  • Your child has difficulty urinating due to blockage in the bladder neck.
  • Your child has a blockage in the digestive tract.
  • Your child has increased pressure in the eyes (glaucoma) or diabetes.
  • Your child has kidney or liver disorders.
  • Your child is malnutritioned.
  • Your child is taking medicines that slow down the central nervous system.
  • Your child has low fluid volume due to severe vomiting/diarrhoea, excessive heat exposure, or less than normal fluid intake.
  • Your child develops redness of the skin, blisters, and rash after taking this medicine.
  • Your child has a condition called Raynaud's phenomenon.
  • Your child has an enlarged prostate.
  • Your child experiences fits/seizures.
  • Your child is taking other medicines for cold and cough or other medicines containing paracetamol.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

  • Give the exact amount of Zedex P syrup to your child as recommended by the doctor.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
  • Do not consume it directly from the bottle.
  • Do not give more than the prescribed dose.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

  • Store Zedex P syrup below 30°C in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
dosage

Dosage of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

Overdose

If you think you have given too much Zedex P syrup to your child, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

  • If you have missed giving any dose of Zedex P syrup to your child, give it as soon as you remember.
  • If it's time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule.
  • Do not give a double dose to compensate for the missed one.
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Mode of Action of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

How Does It Work?

  • Zedex P syrup contains a combination of paracetamol, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, sodium citrate, and menthol as active substances.
  • Paracetamol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that blocks the action of a chemical called cyclooxygenase. Cyclooxygenase is responsible for the formation of certain substances in t...
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  • Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic medicine that blocks certain proteins in the body that are responsible for causing itching, headache, redness of the skin, low blood pressure, and pain.
  • 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.
  • Sodium citrate liquifies the mucous and helps in its expulsion thereby clearing congestion.
  • Menthol helps to suppress cough sensitivity and is used to prevent or relieve a cough.
interactions

Interactions of ZEDEX P SYRUP 60ML

Interactions with other medicines

  • Some medicines can affect the way Zedex P syrup works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
  • Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
  • Particular care should be taken if your child is taking medicines for treating blood clots (warfarin), heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disease (metoclopramide), ulcers (propantheline), depressio...
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  • The risk of toxicity may be increased when Zedex P syrup is given with other medicines that may damage the liver or with medicines used for the management of fits/seizures.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: What are some of the medicines used to treat cough and cold?

A: Cough and cold preparations are often used to treat the symptoms of the common cold including cough. A few of the common ingredients found in these preparations include phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, sodium citrate, menthol, guaifenesin, ambroxol, phenylephrine, and dextromethorphan.

Q: Should I take an antibiotic if I have the common cold?

A: The common cold is generally caused by a virus. Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Thus, it is recommended not to take an antibiotic to treat the common cold. Also, you should never take antibiotics without your doctor's recommendation.

Q: How to reduce the risk of getting a cold?

  • Wash or sanitize your hands after touching surfaces that may be contaminated with a virus.
  • Avoid close contact with people who have a common cold.
  • Do not touch your face including your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Clean shared surfaces frequently.

Q: What are the symptoms of the common cold?

A: Some of the symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, runny and stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, and watery eyes with or without fever.

Q: What is Zedex P used for?

A: Zedex P syrup is used to treat symptoms of the common cold in children aged 2 to 12 years.

Q: How to use Zedex P?

  • Give the exact amount of Zedex P syrup to your child as recommended by the doctor.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
  • Do not consume it directly from the bottle.
  • Do not give more than the prescribed dose.

Q: Can Zedex P be used in children?

A: Yes, Zedex P syrup is used to provide relief from the symptoms of the common cold in children aged 2 to 12 years. However, you should only give this medicine to your child if it is recommended by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.
Last Updated on: 5 August 2022 | 11:11 AM (IST)

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