DIOCALM PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP

Overview

DIOCALM PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP is a Schedule H drug.

DIOCALM PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP is composed of: PARACETAMOL (125.0 MG), PROMETHAZINE (5.0 MG)

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.

Promethazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Promethazine also acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.Promethazine can be used for year-round or seasonal allergies. It also works directly on several areas of the brain to prevent nausea/vomiting and help you feel more relaxed.control nausea and vomiting during and after surgery

Usage

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

PROMETHAZINE is generally used to treat: Hives, Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Motion Sickness, Pain
PROMETHAZINE can address symptoms like: Runny Nose, Eyes Watery Eyes, Nausea, Vomit, Sneezing

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

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

Precautions for DIOCALM PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP and its Constituents

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.

• You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to promethazine or to similar medicines such as chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, or trifluperazine.
• Take promethazine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Promethazine is often taken at bedtime or before meals. For motion sickness, promethazine is usually started within 1 hour before traveling.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions.
• Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Promethazine can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen

Symptoms of Overdosage

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
PROMETHAZINE over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Coordination, Drowsiness, Fainting, Eyes Enlarged (dilated) Pupils, Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Dry Mouth, Restless Or Irritability, Loss Of Appetite, Difficulty Sleeping, Difficulty Concentrating

Common Side-Effects

PROMETHAZINE : Insomnia, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Ringing In Ears, Nervousness, Eyes Double Vision (without One Eye Covered), Fatigue (tiredness), Difficulty Sleeping, Dry Mouth

Serious Side-Effects

PROMETHAZINE : Paralysis, Body Burn, Body Discoloration

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
PROMETHAZINE : Bladder Control, Loss Of, Blood Pressure, High, Febrile Convulsions, Irregular Heartbeat, Rapid Breathing, Pale Skin, Fatigue (tiredness), Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Disease Interactions

PROMETHAZINE can interfere with: Glaucoma, Urinary Retention, Alcoholism, Myocardial Infarction, Pheochromocytoma, Hypotension, Respiratory Failure, Hypocalcemia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Asthma, COPD, Breast Cancer, Acute Liver Failure, Parkinsonism, Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PROMETHAZINE is categorized as:

• ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• PHENOTHIAZINE ANTIEMETICS / ANTIEMETIC/ANTIVERTIGO AGENTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives for DIOCALM PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ADWIN P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 30 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
BASIPROM 5MG/125MG SUSP	INR 26.42 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
BRUMOL P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 23.93 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
DIOCALM PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 28 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
EMIGAN PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 31 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
EMISPAN PLUS 125MG/5MG SYP	INR 38.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
FNORM P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 23 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PADMOL 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 35.05 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PARACETAMOL125MG + PROMETHAZINE 5MG SUSP	INR 7.76 for 15 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PARAMAX P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 29.9 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PROMEGAN PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 22.92 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PROMERON P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 20.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PROMOL 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 36.18 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PROSYM P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 25 for 100 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PROZINE 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 27.42 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PYRIVIN P 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 29 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
SYMOL 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 27.3 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
T 98 PLUS 125MG/5MG SUSP	INR 26 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
TEMPCON PLUS 5MG/125MG SYP	INR 18.46 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CETNOL PP 2.5MG/250MG SYP	INR 27.87 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
EMISPAN H 125MG/2.5MG SYP	INR 32.31 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
FEBRINIL P 2.5MG/125MG SYP	INR 17.58 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
FEBRINIL P 2.5MG/250MG SYP	INR 22.56 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
FENAPLUS SYP	INR 13.75 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL , PROMETHAZINE
FEVRIL 2.5MG/125MG SYP	INR 43 for 30 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
FEVRIL DS 2.5MG/250MG SUSP	INR 45 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
FEVRIL SYR	INR 17.25 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
HYPEREX SYP	INR 28.47 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
IBUPROM 125MG/2.5MG SYP	INR 30.9 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
KELVIN P LITE SYP	INR 26.22 for 60 ML SYRUP	PROMETHAZINE 125.0 MG, PARACETAMOL
KELVIN PLUS 6.25MG/500MG SYP	INR 29.7 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 6.25 MG
MOLZIN TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL , PROMETHAZINE
NECTAR P 2.5MG/125MG SYP	INR 30.91 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
NORMAGAN 2.5MG/125MG SUSP	INR 34 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
PAZINE P SYP	INR 34.12 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, PROMETHAZINE 1 MG/ML
PGAN PLUS 2.5MG/125MG SUSP	INR 21.52 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
PHENAMIN PLUS SYP	INR 9.37 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL , PROMETHAZINE
PHENOMET SYP	INR 23.32 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL , PROMETHAZINE
PHENPAR DPS	INR 50 for 15 ML DROP	PARACETAMOL , PROMETHAZINE
PHENPAR SUSP	INR 40 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL , PROMETHAZINE
PINEX PLUS 2.5MG/250MG SYP	INR 41 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
PROMOL 5 KID SYP	INR 31.77 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, PROMETHAZINE 1 MG/ML
PROPARA 5MG/250MG SYP	INR 14.12 for 50 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 5.0 MG
PYRONIL 2.5MG/125MG SYP	INR 32.33 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG
PYRONIL 2.5MG/125MG TAB	INR 23.75 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PROMETHAZINE 2.5 MG