Winnow Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Tyrant Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Paracetamol (125mg/5ml) + Phenylpropanolamine (12.5mg/5ml) + Cetirizine (2.5mg/5ml)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.3
User Reviews380

FAQ

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

Winnow Syrup Reviews

Winnow is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms like runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.

Winnow can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as nausea, dryness in mouth, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, and high blood pressure. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How Winnow Syrup Works

Winnow is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Phenylpropanolamine and Cetirizine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is a analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that causes fever and pain. Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic agonist. It narrows blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

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

Benefits of Winnow Syrup

  • In Treatment of Common cold: Winnow 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. Winnow 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 Winnow Syrup

  • Treatment of Common cold

Winnow Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

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

Quick Tips

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

References

  1. Drugs. Phenylpropanolamine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.
  2. Drugs.com. Cetrizine.

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