Coldant Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Uniroyal Biotech
Active Ingredient Paracetamol (125mg/5ml) + Phenylpropanolamine (12.5mg/5ml) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (1mg/5ml) + Sodium Citrate (60mg/5ml)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.2
User Reviews494

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Coldant?
If you miss a dose of Coldant, 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

Coldant Syrup Reviews

Coldant 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.

Coldant 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, palpitations, insomnia, and high blood pressure. 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 kidney or 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 Coldant Syrup Works

Coldant is a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Sodium Citrate which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetics agonist. It narrows blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Sodium Citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

How to Use Coldant Syrup

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. Coldant may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Coldant Syrup

  • In Common cold: Coldant 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. Coldant 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 Coldant Syrup

  • Common cold

Coldant Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Coldant.
Driving  UNSAFE
Coldant may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Coldant is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Coldant during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Coldant should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coldant may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Coldant is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Kidney  UNSAFE
Coldant is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
  • Coldant is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
  • Along with taking Coldant 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, pillowcases, etc.

References

  1. Chlorpheniramine. Brentford, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 12 Apr. 2016].
  2. ScienceDirect. Phenylpropanolamine.
  3. ScienceDirect. Sodium Citrate.

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