Manufacturer : Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml)

Made In: Scott Edil Pharmacia Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Tricold Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. Tricold 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, vomiting, 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. This medicine may 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. USES OF TRICOLD SYRUP Treatment of Common cold BENEFITS OF TRICOLD SYRUP In Treatment of Common cold Tricold Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. Tricold Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms. SIDE EFFECTS OF TRICOLD 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 Tricold Vomiting Headache Restlessness Anxiety Dizziness Tremors Pale skin High blood pressure Seizure Cerebral hemorrhage Palpitations Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) Abdominal pain Allergic reaction Decreased appetite Blurred vision Dry nose Dry throat Excitement Rash HOW TO USE TRICOLD 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. Tricold Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW TRICOLD SYRUP 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 warnings Alcohol CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tricold Syrup. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Tricold Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Tricold Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Tricold Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Tricold Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Tricold Syrup in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TRICOLD SYRUP? If you miss a dose of Tricold Syrup, 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.