Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate are the composition of the medication belonging to the brand MEDILOCOLD SYRUP which is used for treating the symptoms of the common cold and the allergies. Belonging to the medication for cough and cold the composition of the medication helps in treating the allergic symptoms including sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, and the watery eyes. The symptoms of the allergy and the common cold are caused due to the entrance of the ‘rhinovirus’ into the body.

The composition of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate makes the child comfortable by treating the symptoms of the common cold. All three supplements of the medication are helpful for treating the symptoms of the common cold. Being an analgesic, paracetamol helps in providing relief from the pain and the fever. The chemicals which are responsible for the occurrence of the pain and the fever are prevented with the help of paracetamol. Belonging to the group of decongestants, Phenylephrine provides relief from the congestion and makes the person comfortable. Being an antihistamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate helps in preventing the chemicals which are responsible for causing allergic reactions. Thus, when all the three supplements get combined then the medication helps to provide relief from the common cold and the allergies.

Uses of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate

The composition of the medication provides relief to the child suffering from the common cold and allergies. All three supplements of the medication provide comfort to the child by curing his common cold. The pain that occurs due to the fever is treated with the help of this medication. The substance which causes allergic reactions is blocked with the help of this medication. With the help of this medication, the child gets relief from allergic reactions including sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pain, congestion, etc.

Directions For Use

For the best use of the syrup, the person is advised to measure it with the help of the measuring cup that is available with the pack. Before giving the syrup to the child the person is advised to shake the bottle of the syrup well. The syrup can be given with or without the meal or as advised by the doctor.

Side Effects Of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate

After the intake of the syrup there are some children who may experience the following side effects :

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Constipation

Precautions To Be Taken

To prevent the adverse effects and to make the syrup effective it is advised to consider the following precautions :

• The person is advised not to give more than the recommended dose of the syrup to the child.
• Before giving the syrup to the child the person is advised to inform the medical history of the child to the doctor.
• During the treatment, the person is advised not to give the other anti-allergic medications as the interaction is possible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can the person stop giving Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate to the child if he has started feeling better?

A. No, it is advised not to stop the treatment of this medication even though the child has started feeling better. Stopping the treatment in between can affect the health of the child and can make him ill again. The person is advised to give the syrup to the child as long as advised by the doctor.

Q. Is the composition of the syrup habit-forming?

A. No, the composition of the syrup is not habit-forming but it is advised to undergo the treatment of this syrup as long as recommended by the doctor.