Afdicold Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Pseudoephedrine (NA) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (NA) + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (NA)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	364

FAQ

What if you forget to take Afdicold?

If you miss a dose of Afdicold, 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.

Afdicold Drop Reviews

Afdicold is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and throat irritation. It also provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Afdicold is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, stomach discomfort, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Afdicold Drop Works

Afdicold is a combination of three medicines: Pseudoephedrine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, which relieves dry cough.

How to Use Afdicold Drop

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Afdicold may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Afdicold Drop

In Dry cough: A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Afdicold suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Afdicold, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Uses of Afdicold Drop

Dry cough

Afdicold Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Afdicold may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Afdicold 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.

Liver ^UNSAFE

Afdicold is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Afdicold. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Afdicold is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Afdicold is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afdicold may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Afdicold helps in the treatment of dry cough.
It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.