Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine
INFORMATION ABOUT CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE + PARACETAMOL + PHENYLEPHRINE
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine Uses
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of common cold.
How Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine is a combination of three medicines:
Common side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine
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
Nausea, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Dizziness, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Fear, Anxiety, Restlessness, Tremors, Weakness, Discomfort when urinating, Hallucination, Convulsion
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Expert advice for Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
- 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 this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose, watery eyes, fever and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Yes, Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine is safe in most patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
Yes, the use of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol, while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your symptoms are relieved. However, continue taking this medicine if your doctor has advised you to do so.
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.