Coriminic Syrup Orange
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Wanbury Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 490 |
FAQ
Can the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.
Is it safe to use Coriminic Syrup Orange?
Coriminic Syrup Orange is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
What is the recommended storage condition for Coriminic Syrup Orange?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.
Can the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange cause sleepiness or dizziness?
Yes, the most common side effect of Coriminic Syrup Orange is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Coriminic Syrup Orange as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.
What is Coriminic Syrup Orange?
Coriminic Syrup Orange is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Is it safe to use Coriminic Syrup Orange?
Coriminic Syrup Orange is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Coriminic Syrup Orange can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.
Can the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange cause sleepiness or dizziness?
Yes, the most common side effect of Coriminic Syrup Orange is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Coriminic Syrup Orange as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.
What is the recommended storage condition for Coriminic Syrup Orange?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange?
The use of Coriminic Syrup Orange is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Coriminic Syrup Orange.
What is Coriminic Syrup Orange?
Coriminic Syrup Orange is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Coriminic Syrup Orange can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange?
The use of Coriminic Syrup Orange is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Coriminic Syrup Orange.
What if you forget to take Coriminic Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Coriminic Syrup Orange, 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.
Coriminic Syrup Orange Reviews
Coriminic Syrup Orange is a medicine used in symptomatic treatment of common cold in children. It provides quick relief from common cold symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.
Coriminic Syrup Orange may be given to your child with or without food. Administer it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your child’s condition and how they respond to the medicine. Continue to give the medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact the doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects experienced by the child. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not let your child do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects them.
It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking Coriminic Syrup Orange. Before giving the medicine to your child, let your doctor know if they have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for the child.
How Coriminic Syrup Orange Works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
How to Use Coriminic Syrup Orange
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Coriminic Syrup Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Coriminic Syrup Orange
- In Treatment of Common cold: Coriminic Syrup Orange effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold in children, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Coriminic Syrup Orange usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.
Uses of Coriminic Syrup Orange
- Treatment of Common cold
Coriminic Syrup Orange Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Coriminic Syrup Orange alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Coriminic Syrup Orange. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Coriminic Syrup Orange during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Coriminic Syrup Orange as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Coriminic Syrup Orange helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
References
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- Chlorpheniramine. Brentford, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 12 Apr. 2016].
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate [Prescription Information]. 2020.