Coldrex Syrup Uses

About Coldrex Syrup

Coldrex Syrup uses include temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms such as headache, fever, body aches, sore throat, runny or blocked nose and dry cough. It contains paracetamol to ease pain and fever, dextromethorphan to calm a dry cough, and chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that reduces runny nose and sneezing. Use it under medical supervision, especially for children, older adults and people who take other medicines.

Coldrex Syrup Uses

Your doctor might give you Coldrex Syrup for:

• Headache due to cold or flu
• Fever
• Runny or blocked nose
• Sore throat
• Dry cough
• Body aches and pains

Coldrex Syrup Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Adults: 30ml, which is 2 tablespoons, every 4 to 6 hours
• Do not take more than 120ml, which is 8 tablespoons, in 24 hours

Children Dosage:

• 6 to 12 years: 5ml to 7.5ml, which is 1 to 1.5 teaspoons, every 4 to 6 hours
• 6 to 12 years: do not give more than 45ml, which is 9 teaspoons, in 24 hours
• 2 to 5 years: 5ml, which is 1 teaspoon, every 4 to 6 hours
• 2 to 5 years: do not give more than 20ml, which is 4 teaspoons, in 24 hours
• Under 2 years: use only if a doctor advises it

How to Take:

• Shake the bottle well before use.
• Measure each dose with the measuring cup, not a kitchen spoon.
• Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
• Do not take more than the daily limit for your age.
• Use it only for a short time and see a doctor if symptoms do not improve.

Coldrex Syrup Warnings

Don't use Coldrex Syrup if you:

• Are allergic to paracetamol, dextromethorphan or chlorpheniramine
• Are allergic to any other ingredient in the syrup
• Have very high blood pressure or heart problems, unless your doctor advises it
• Take antidepressant medicines, unless your doctor advises it
• Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor for depression in the last 14 days
• Take other medicines for colds, flu or a blocked nose
• Take appetite suppressants or stimulants
• Regularly drink large amounts of alcohol
• Have a chest infection, worsening asthma or severe breathing problems
• Are having an asthma attack
• Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
• Are breastfeeding

Coldrex Syrup Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have liver or kidney disease
• Have an overactive thyroid gland
• Have heart or blood vessel disease, including Raynaud's phenomenon
• Have high blood pressure or an irregular heartbeat
• Have diabetes
• Have glaucoma
• Have pheochromocytoma, a rare tumour near the kidney
• Have an enlarged prostate
• Have a long-term cough, asthma, bronchitis or a cough with a lot of phlegm
• Have allergies to other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes
• Take warfarin, metoclopramide, phenytoin or chloramphenicol
• Take quinidine, amiodarone, opioid painkillers or sedatives

Also, remember:

• Avoid alcohol while using it
• It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you
• Do not use it with other medicines that contain paracetamol
• See a doctor if you get a high temperature, skin rash or a headache that does not go away
• Keep it out of the reach of children

Coldrex Syrup Side Effects

Coldrex Syrup is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Nausea, indigestion or vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Nervousness or restlessness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth, nose and throat
• Fast heartbeat

Serious side effects:

• Allergic reaction with rash, swelling of the face or throat, or breathing difficulty
• Skin peeling or mouth ulcers
• Difficulty passing urine
• Unexplained bruising or bleeding
• Severe drowsiness or excitability
• Very fast or irregular heartbeat
• Hallucinations
• Confusion, sweating, shaking and muscle jerks
• Sudden loss of vision

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date

Packaging and Quantity

Coldrex Syrup is available as:

• 325mg+10mg+1mg/15ml: Pack of 120ml syrup

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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