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X Cold Syrup


Product introduction

X Cold Syrup is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from congestion and stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, and watery eyes.

X Cold Syrup is taken with or without food 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, high blood pressure, insomnia and palpitations. 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 kidney and 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 X Cold Syrup

Benefits of X Cold Syrup

In Treatment of Common cold

X Cold Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. 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.

X Cold Syrup is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of X Cold Syrup

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 X Cold

  • Nausea
  • Sleepiness
  • High blood pressure
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Palpitations

How to use X Cold Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. X Cold Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How X Cold Syrup works

X Cold Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Phenylpropanolamine and Dexchlorpheniramine which relieve common cold symptoms. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Dexchlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
X Cold Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
X Cold Syrup 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of X Cold Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
X Cold Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of X Cold Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of X Cold Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • X Cold Syrup 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 X Cold Syrup 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.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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I have common cold from last few days and cough in chest also.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Steam inhalation Warm saline gargles Tab Deslor 1 OD x 3 days Syrup Cosome Expectorant 1 tsf tid x 3 days Tab Pacimol 500 1 tab SOS A clinical check up is also required to assess the severity and extent of infection
I have common cold since last 4- 5 days. Which medicine is good for common cold. Help me please.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Steam inhalation, Tab Allegra 1 OD x 3 days
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References

  1. Drugs.com. Phenylpropanolamine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Dexchlorpheniramine. North Shore, Auckland: Bayer New Zealand Limited; 2017. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Phenylpropanolamine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Dexchlorpheniramine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India

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