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| Medicine | |
| Alchohol Interaction | Taking phenylpropanolamine with alcohol can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects such as increased heart rate, chest pain, or blood pressure changes. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Coldargic Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | No information is available on the use of Coldargic Drop during lactation. Please consult your doctor. |
| Common Side Effect | Nausea, Sleepiness, Allergic reaction, Increased blood pressure, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Palpitations. |
| How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Coldargic Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs. |
| Driving | Coldargic Drop may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
| Kidney | Coldargic Drop is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Coldargic Drop may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Coldargic Drop may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. |
| Liver | Coldargic Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coldargic Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Coldargic Drop is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease. |
| Mechanism of action | Coldargic Drop is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine and Chlorpheniramine which relieve cold symptoms. Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. |
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