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Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine
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Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stiffness. This medicine also relieves pain, inflammation, and fever. Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine 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 pain, nervousness, and restlessness. 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 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 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. Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Indications
• Common cold symptoms
Mechanism of action
Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side effects
Common: • Nausea • Stomach pain • Dizziness • Sleepiness • Nervousness • Restlessness
Precautions & warnings
[UNSAFE] Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Food interactions
[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine.
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine 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.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Pseudoepedrine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.