Sinarest AF Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Sinarest AF Tablet is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Sinarest AF Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of Sinarest AF Tablet

In Common cold

Sinarest AF Tablet effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It clears a blocked nose. This reduces congestion and helps in easy breathing. This medicine does not cause much sleepiness due to the presence of Caffeine in it. As a result, you can do your daily activities more easily. This medicine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better.

Side effects of Sinarest AF Tablet

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 Sinarest AF

Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Restlessness
Headache

How to use Sinarest AF Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sinarest AF Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sinarest AF Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Sinarest AF Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sinarest AF Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Sinarest AF Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Sinarest AF Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sinarest AF Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sinarest AF Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Sinarest AF Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Sinarest AF Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Sinarest AF Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Sinarest AF Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Sinarest AF Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Sinarest AF Tablet

Sinarest AF Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking Sinarest AF Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

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Patient concerns

My child is having slight cold. She is just 3 months old. It was advised earlier to take sinarest AF. But could not remember what to give, Sinarest AF Syrup or Sinarest AF Drop

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Reason for cold can not be same every time. In smaller baby it is always better to take medicine only after consulting The risks that are associated with self-medication include: Inaccurate diagnosis. Using inappropriate medications that cause side effects. Masking the symptoms of a serious condition. Delaying medical advice. Inaccurate dosage that leads to accidental overdose

Common cold and flu. Which medicine should I take?

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Tab sinarest twice daily for three days

Girl babby of 6 month having cough pls suggest any drop we have sinarest AF yet

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of Patient?s 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 patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary.

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