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Recofast Drops

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Product introduction

Recofast Drops is a combination medicine used for the symptomatic treatment of common cold in children. It helps relieve discomfort caused by a runny nose, blocked nose, and sneezing, allowing the child to breathe more easily and feel better.

Recofast Drops may be given to your child with or without food. Always follow the exact dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. The dosage will depend on your child’s age, weight, and the severity of symptoms. Do not stop the medicine early, even if your child seems to be feeling better, unless advised by the doctor.


Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, or headache. These are usually mild and temporary. However, if you notice anything unusual or are concerned about how your child is responding to the medicine, consult your doctor promptly. This medicine may also cause drowsiness, so avoid engaging your child in activities that require alertness until you know how it affects them.


Make sure your child stays well hydrated while taking Recofast Drops. Inform your doctor if your child has any history of liver or kidney problems, as the dose may need to be adjusted accordingly.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Recofast Drops should not be used in children below 4 years of age.


Uses of Recofast Oral Drops

Benefits of Recofast Oral Drops

In Treatment of Common cold

Recofast Drops 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. Recofast Drops usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Side effects of Recofast 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 Recofast

  • Sedation
  • Sleepiness
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache

How to use Recofast 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. Recofast Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Recofast Oral Drops works

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic that helps relieve symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the nasal passages, thereby relieving nasal congestion and stuffiness.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Recofast Drops. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Recofast Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Recofast Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Recofast Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Recofast Oral Drops?

If your child missed a dose of Recofast Drops, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed one.

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Quick tips

  • Recofast Drops is commonly prescribed to relieve symptoms of cold and allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes in children.
  • Give this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose.
  • Recofast Drops may cause slight drowsiness or irritability in some children. Monitor your child after giving the dose.
  • This medicine should not be given to children below 4 years of age.
  • Inform your doctor if your child has any existing medical conditions or is taking any other medications.

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Patient concerns

A very light fever since last 6 days + light headache + light cold
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear PATIENT and headaches are very common these days due to seasonal change. You can take tablet paracetamol when you have fever and Recofast if you have cold.
Suffering from throat infection due to change of season. I suffered this type of infections twice a year. I started taking levofloxacin 500 since last night. Suggest me the doses and also let me know weather I have to take another medicine with this. Thanks
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Hi You can take recofast or sinnarest along with it and take stem inhalation.

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FAQs

What is Recofast Drops?

Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops?

Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops?

The use of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops.

What is the recommended storage condition for Recofast Drops?

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 Recofast Drops?

Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops?

Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops?

The use of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops.

What is the recommended storage condition for Recofast Drops?

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 Recofast Drops?

Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops?

Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops?

The use of Recofast Drops 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 Recofast Drops.

What is the recommended storage condition for Recofast Drops?

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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