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Criticold Oral Drops Orange


Product introduction

Criticold Oral Drops Orange is a medicine used in symptomatic treatment of common cold in children. It provides quick relief from common cold symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.

Criticold Oral Drops Orange may be given to your child with or without food. Administer it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your child’s condition and how they respond to the medicine. Continue to give the medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended.


The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact the doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects experienced by the child. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not let your child do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects them.


It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking Criticold Oral Drops Orange. Before giving the medicine to your child, let your doctor know if they have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for the child.


Uses of Criticold Oral Drops

Benefits of Criticold Oral Drops

In Treatment of Common cold

Criticold Oral Drops Orange effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold in children, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Criticold Oral Drops Orange usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Side effects of Criticold Oral Drops

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Criticold

  • Vomiting
  • Restlessness
  • Anxiety
  • Dizziness
  • Pale skin
  • High blood pressure
  • Seizure
  • Dry nose
  • Dry throat
  • Excitement
  • Rash
  • Headache
  • Tremors
  • Palpitations
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Allergic reaction
  • Decreased appetite
  • Blurred vision
  • Cerebral hemorrhage

How to use Criticold Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Criticold Oral Drops Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Criticold Oral Drops works

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Criticold Oral Drops Orange. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Criticold Oral Drops Orange alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Criticold Oral Drops?

If you miss a dose of Criticold Oral Drops Orange, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Criticold Oral Drops Orange helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Criticold Oral Drops Orange as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination
Common cold with bronchitis fever two days Fever with common cold & bronchitis
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs.
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FAQs

What is Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

Criticold Oral Drops Orange is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Is it safe to use Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

Criticold Oral Drops Orange is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Can the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.

Can the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Criticold Oral Drops Orange is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Criticold Oral Drops Orange as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Criticold Oral Drops Orange can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

The use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Criticold Oral Drops Orange.

What is the recommended storage condition for Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What is Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

Criticold Oral Drops Orange is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Is it safe to use Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

Criticold Oral Drops Orange is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Can the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.

Can the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Criticold Oral Drops Orange is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Criticold Oral Drops Orange as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Criticold Oral Drops Orange can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

The use of Criticold Oral Drops Orange is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Criticold Oral Drops Orange.

What is the recommended storage condition for Criticold Oral Drops Orange?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

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