COLDACT SYP

Overview

COLDACT SYP is a Schedule H drug.

COLDACT SYP is composed of: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (5.0 MG), PARACETAMOL (2.0 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE ( )

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.


Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, thecommon cold, or the flu..

Usage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for COLDACT SYP and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid large amount of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
  • Avoid excess dosage.
  • Avoid long-term use of this medication.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Common Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness
CHLORPHENIRAMINE : Fever, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Face Swelling, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nervousness, Frequent Urination, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered)

Rare Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching
PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

CHLORPHENIRAMINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for COLDACT SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COLDACT SYPINR 37 for 5 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 2.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
ANTI CC DPSINR 39.65 for 15 ML DROPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDACT CAPINR 38 for 10 CAPSULESPARACETAMOL 50.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDACT CAP TRINR 41 for 10 CAPSULE TRPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDACT DPSINR 42 for 15 ML DROPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDSOL DPSINR 36.5 for 15 ML DROPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDSOL SYPINR 39.5 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDSOL TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
COZYMIN 125MG/2.5MG/1MG DPSINR 36 for 15 ML DROPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
HATRIC 3 SUSPINR 17.45 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
KOFCOLD TABINR 15.83 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
LORACT D SYPINR 35.67 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
RANCOLD DPSINR 10.87 for 15 ML DROPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RECOZY SYPINR 23.8 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RECOZY TABINR 33.32 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RELCOLD SYPINR 30 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RELCOLD TABINR 14.97 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RHINORYL 125MG/15MG/1MG SYPINR 36 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SCORMIN P 125MG/2.5MG/1MG SYPINR 30.25 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SEUMOL PLUS 125MG/15MG/1MG SYPINR 27.76 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SEUMOL PLUS 125MG/15MG/1MG TABINR 11.58 for 8 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SUDAREST SYPINR 30 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
SUDAREST TABINR 24.18 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SYNACOLD DPSINR 30.47 for 15 ML DROPPARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SYNACOLD SYPINR 35 for 50 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SYNACOLD TABINR 24.8 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE