Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml

Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml belongs to the group of medicines called cough and cold preparations used to treat the common cold symptoms and allergy. The common cold is a respiratory illness that affects the nose and throat. It is mostly caused by a virus known as rhinovirus. An allergy occurs when your body is attacked or invaded by allergy-causing agents known as allergens.

Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml contains Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nasal passage. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Paracetamol works by inhibiting the production of chemical messengers known as prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine works by narrowing the blood vessels and provides relief from nasal congestion.  Together, Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml helps in providing relief from cold symptoms and allergies.

Take Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml as prescribed. You are advised to take Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side-effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach upset and dizziness in some cases. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml contains paracetamol, do not take any other medicines containing paracetamol along with Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml unless prescribed. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml should be given to children only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol with Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.

Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml is a combination of four drugs, namely: Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml belongs to the group of medicines called cough and cold preparations used to treat common cold symptoms. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nasal passage. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that works by blocking histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the blood vessels and relieves nasal congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Together, Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml helps in providing relief from cold symptoms and allergies.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Dizziness

Do not take Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have taken MAO inhibitors in the last 14days. Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, blockage in the stomach or intestines, asthma, COPD, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), diabetes, heart, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Consult a doctor before giving Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml to children. Avoid consuming alcohol with Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml contains paracetamol, do not take any other medicines containing paracetamol along with Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml unless prescribed. If your condition does not improve despite taking Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml for a week or if your symptoms worsen, consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lemo Cold Drops 15 ml may interact with an antihistamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), anti-depressant (duloxetine), and anti-anxiety (alprazolam).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, enlarged prostate, blockage in stomach or intestines, asthma, COPD, epilepsy, overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), diabetes, heart, kidney or liver problems.

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE
• DULOXETINE
• ALPRAZOLAM

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat.
• Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough.
• Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected by having 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like dust, pollutants etc. Symptoms of a common cold might include a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever, and feeling unwell (malaise). 

Allergies: This occurs when your body is attacked or invaded by allergy-causing agents known as allergens. These allergens cause our body to release a chemical messenger called histamine, which causes inflammation, redness, itchiness, stuffy nose, watery eyes, etc. Allergies can be caused due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, pollens of plants, seasonal allergies like hay fever.