Yes, experiencing a dry throat or mouth after taking Sinarest is normal and is a known side effect of the medication. It is highly likely caused by one of the active ingredients, not your cold getting worse. If the dryness is severe, painful, or if you have any other concerning symptoms, you should consult your doctor.
Why This Happens: Sinarest contains an antihistamine (like Chlorpheniramine Maleate) to help stop your runny nose and sneezing. A common characteristic of older-generation antihistamines is an anticholinergic effect, which means they can reduce the production of saliva and mucus throughout your body.
When the medication dries up the excess secretions causing your runny nose, it can also, unfortunately, dry out the other mucous membranes, including those in your mouth and throat, leading to the feeling of a dry or parched throat (dry mouth).
What You Can Do: This side effect is generally mild and temporary. To manage it:
Stay Hydrated: Sip on water, clear liquids, or soups.
Gargle: Warm salt water gargles can help soothe a dry or irritated throat.
Use Lozenges or Sugar-Free Gum: These can help stimulate saliva production.

Sinarest is a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of the common cold, but it’s important to understand how it works.
How Sinarest Helps: Sinarest is a combination medicine containing ingredients that act in different ways:
Antihistamine (Chlorpheniramine): This ingredient helps alleviate symptoms such as a runny nose and sneezing by blocking histamine, a natural substance that causes allergy-like symptoms.
Decongestant (Phenylephrine): This works by shrinking the swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages, which should provide relief from congestion and a blocked feeling.
Pain/Fever Reliever (Paracetamol/Acetaminophen): This helps reduce fever, headache, and body aches often associated with a cold.
Why You Might Still Feel Blocked: If you are still feeling blocked, it’s possible that the decongestant effect isn’t fully working for your specific condition. Colds are caused by viruses, and these medicines do not cure the cold itself; they only help ease the symptoms while your body fights the infection.
In short, yes, Sinarest is a common and effective temporary relief for many cold symptoms, but it does not clear the underlying illness. If your blocked nose persists despite taking the medication as directed, or if you develop other symptoms like fever or facial pain, it’s best to consult a doctor. They can determine if you need a different type of decongestant, steam inhalation, or if your symptoms might be due to a secondary issue like a sinus infection.

Dear Reader,

Dolo 650 (paracetamol) is generally a very safe medicine, but mild dizziness or lightheadedness can occur in a few cases. It’s not one of the most common side effects, but it does happen to some individuals, especially when certain conditions are present.

Possible reasons you might feel dizzy:

Empty stomach: Taking Dolo 650 on an empty stomach can cause some individuals to feel lightheaded or weak, particularly if their blood sugar levels are already low.

Dehydration or fever recovery: When your body is fighting pain or fever, you might already be a little dehydrated, which can cause temporary dizziness after taking medicine.

Taking it too often: Using paracetamol frequently (especially several days in a row) can stress your liver or affect your body’s balance, sometimes leading to general weakness or dizziness.

Individual sensitivity: Everyone’s body reacts differently; a few people are just more sensitive to medicines and may notice mild side effects even at regular doses.

What you can do:

Take Dolo 650 after food or a snack.
Drink plenty of fluids and rest when taking it.
Try not to use it too often; limit use to when it’s really needed.
If dizziness persists or worsens, consult your doctor to rule out other causes. Additionally, if you use it frequently, consider checking your liver function.

In short, occasional mild dizziness after Dolo 650 isn’t uncommon or dangerous, but if it happens often, it’s worth getting checked for safety.

Dear Reader,

Typically, Dolo 650 (paracetamol) is very well tolerated and does not usually cause a fast heartbeat or heavy sweating as side effects. However, a few things could explain what you experienced:

Possible reasons:

Fever or infection itself: Sometimes when your fever is breaking, your body temperature drops rapidly, causing sweating and a racing heartbeat. This can happen naturally as your body tries to cool down, not necessarily from the medicine itself.
Anxiety or panic reaction: If you were already feeling unwell or worried, your anxiety response could cause a fast heart rate, light sweating, or a “rush” feeling.
Dehydration or weakness from fever: Fever can lower your fluids and electrolytes, making your heart beat faster to maintain circulation.
Rare sensitivity or allergic reaction: While very uncommon, some people can experience mild palpitations, restlessness, or sweating as an unusual response to paracetamol.

What to do:
Stay calm and rest. Sip water or an electrolyte drink to stay hydrated.
If your heart rate returns to normal and you otherwise feel fine, it’s likely nothing serious.
Avoid taking another dose until you’re sure it wasn’t the cause.
Seek medical help right away if your heart continues to race, you feel dizzy, faint, short of breath, or develop hives or swelling.

In summary, while Dolo 650 rarely causes a fast heartbeat or sweating, your reaction deserves attention if it happens again. If you’re still feeling uneasy or the symptoms persist, it’s best to check with a doctor for safety.