REM CC SYP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for REM CC SYP and its Constituents
5 Symptoms of Overdosage
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Rare Side-Effects
8 Disease Interactions
9 Technical Classification
10 Available Alternatives for REM CC SYP
- 10.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 10.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

REM CC SYP is a Schedule H drug.

REM CC SYP is composed of: PARACETAMOL (125.0 MG), BROMHEXINE (4.0 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (2.0 MG), PHENYLEPHRINE (2.5 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.

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..
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine 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.

Usage

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

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

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: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

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

Precautions for REM CC 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.

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.

Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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

Common Side-Effects

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)
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PHENYLEPHRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

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

DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives for REM CC SYP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

REM CC SYP

INR 35 for 60 ML SYRUP

PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

COF Q TAB	INR 25.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DECOFF Q TAB	INR 35 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ELDIKOF Q TAB	INR 16 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFF Q NF TAB	INR 10.42 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KUFF Q TAB	INR 28.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
LEMOLINCTUS DS SYP	INR 42.9 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.25 MG
LEMOLINCTUS SYP	INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.25 MG
NEW KHASI Q TAB	INR 9.92 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NEW LEMOLINCTUS SYP	INR 40.86 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.25 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML
NUHIST 15MG/8MG CAPLET	INR 46 for 10 CAPLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NUHIST SYPUP	INR 69 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, BROMHEXINE 0.8 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.2 MG/ML
REM CC TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SUDIN SERA PLUS TAB	INR 48 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 4.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SUDIN TAB	INR 40 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 8 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
TUSQ TAB	INR 36 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100 MG, BROMHEXINE 8 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG