Colditor Suspension

INTRODUCTION OF CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

This medication may be taken with or without food preferably one hour before you travel. Take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it, inform doctor if you are suffering from depression and taking its medicines.

Dizziness may occur as its side effect, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus. You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may cause excessive sleepiness.

INTRODUCTION OF PARACETAMOL

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.

Side effects are rare if this medicine is used correctly but this medicine may cause stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting in some people. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines. It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

INTRODUCTION OF PHENYLEPHRINE

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is best taken with food. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to get the most benefit from it. Keep using it as prescribed even if your symptoms disappear. Before you take this medicine, let your doctor know about any other medicines you are taking. You should also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys.

The most common side effects of taking this medicine include irregular heart beats, high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, and headache. While you are on treatment with this medicine, do not smoke as it can worsen your symptoms. Drinking alcohol can also effect how the medicine works and should be avoided. It is not recommended for pregnant women, however it may be safe for breastfeeding mothers if the doctor’s prescribes it.

USES OF CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

• Allergic Conditions

USES OF PARACETAMOL

• Pain Relief
• Treatment of Fever

USES OF PHENYLEPHRINE

BENEFITS OF PARACETAMOL

In Pain relief

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE

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 COLDITOR

• Dryness in mouth
• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea

SIDE EFFECTS OF PARACETAMOL

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 COLDITOR

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Headache
• Constipation
• Itching

SIDE EFFECTS OF 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 side effects of COLDITOR

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache

HOW CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE WORKS

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms.

HOW PARACETAMOL WORKS

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

HOW PHENYLEPHRINE WORKS

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Unsafe

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE COLDITOR SUSPENSION?

If you miss a dose of COLDITOR 2mg/250mg/5mg Suspension, 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.

STORAGE

Store below 30°C