Flucol Syrup Substitute

Flucol Syrup is a combination of four different medicines,  Chlorpheniramine (anti-histamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic), and Sodium Citrate (mucolytic). Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic; it helps to loosen mucus, making it easier to cough out.

It is not recommended to take a higher than the recommended dose as it may lead to unpleasant side effects and toxicity. If you feel the severity of your symptoms is increasing, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Flucol Syrup if you have used any MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, like isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. Tell your doctor before taking Flucol Syrup if you have nausea, stomach pain, itchy skin, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, or jaundice (yellowing your skin or eyes). In rare cases, paracetamol present in Flucol Syrup may cause a severe skin allergic reaction. So, if you observe any skin blisters or redness, or rash, immediately contact your doctor and stop taking Flucol Syrup.

No, it would be best if you did not take Flucol Syrup along with high blood pressure (hypertension) medication, leading to a further rise in blood pressure. Please inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure before starting Flucol Syrup.

It is not advisable to breastfeed while taking Flucol Syrup as it contains Chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine), which is known to pass through the breast milk and may harm the baby. So, please consult the doctor before breastfeeding if you are taking Flucol Syrup.