Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Medcure Pharma
Active Ingredient Bromhexine (2mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (1mg) + Paracetamol (100mg) + Phenylephrine (2.5mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.2
User Reviews501

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Olicold Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry, 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.
Answer

Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry Reviews

Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.

Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry 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 doctor 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, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite, headache, sweating, insomnia, skin rash, and itching. 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. It can also cause dizziness and 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 make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry Works

Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry is a combination of four medicines:.

How to Use Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry

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. Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry

  • In Treatment of Common cold: Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. 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. Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Uses of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry

  • Treatment of Common cold

Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Driving  UNSAFE
Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry 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.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Quick Tips

  • Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
  • Along with taking Olicold-Kid Syrup Strawberry do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.

References

  1. European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015.
  2. Chlorpheniramine. Brentford, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 12 Apr. 2016].

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