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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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About T Cold Syrup

T Cold Syrup belongs to the combination medication called 'anti-allergic' primarily used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies and other breathing problems like sinusitis and bronchitis. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. Whereas, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

T Cold Syrup contains two medicines namely: Chlorpheniramine maleate (anti-histamine/anti-allergic) and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the release of histamine in the body, which is known to cause allergic symptoms. On the other hand, Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Together, T Cold Syrup effectively reduces allergic symptoms.

T Cold Syrup can be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The duration of T Cold Syrup will depend upon your condition. The most common side effects of T Cold Syrup are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping. Most of these side effects of T Cold Syrup do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of T Cold Syrup. Please tell your doctor before starting T Cold Syrup if you have a liver problem, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. T Cold Syrup may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take T Cold Syrup with any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) as it may lead to serious drug interaction.

Uses of T Cold Syrup

Common cold, Allergies

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

T Cold Syrup is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine/antiallergic) and phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce allergic and cold symptoms.

Storage

Keep T Cold Syrup out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of T Cold Syrup
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

Drug Warnings

Do not take T Cold Syrup if you are allergic to histamines, or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting T Cold Syrup. Inform your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting T Cold Syrup. T Cold Syrup may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery unless you are alert. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. If you are due to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking T Cold Syrup as it should not be taken during surgery. Do not take T Cold Syrup if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Taking Furazolidone with T Cold Syrup can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with T Cold Syrup is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use T Cold Syrup only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Co-administration of T Cold Syrup with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of T Cold Syrup and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking T Cold Syrup with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Co-administration of Selegiline with T Cold Syrup together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with T Cold Syrup is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Taking Tranylcypromine with T Cold Syrup can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with T Cold Syrup is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Taking T Cold Syrup with Propofol may lead to increased levels of T Cold Syrup leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking T Cold Syrup with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Taking T Cold Syrup and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking T Cold Syrup with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Taking T Cold Syrup and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking T Cold Syrup with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineErgotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Co-administration of Ergotamine and T Cold Syrup, can raise the risk of side effects including high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking T Cold Syrup and Ergotamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of your fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, tightness in your chest, a severe headache, breathing difficulty, irregular heartbeat, vision disturbances, confusion, unclear speech, you should consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Co-administration of Nortriptyline with T Cold Syrup may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Nortriptyline and T Cold Syrup together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineIsocarboxazid
Severe
How does the drug interact with T Cold Syrup:
Co-administration of T Cold Syrup with Isocarboxazid can result in extremely high blood pressure which may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Isocarboxazid and T Cold Syrup together can result in an interaction. However, if you develop a sudden, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (particularly on one side of the body), difficulty speaking, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • To stay fit and safe, try to sleep at least 8 hours each night.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc and certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Side Effects of T Cold Syrup

  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Dry Mouth/Nose/Throat
  • Upset of stomach
  • Constipation
  • Trouble sleeping

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIALLERGIC

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FAQs

T Cold Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine maleate and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause allergic symptoms. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce the symptoms of cold and allergies.

It is not recommended to take T Cold Syrup and any anti-depressant medication as it may lead to unpleasant side effects or drug interaction. Also, T Cold Syrup should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of anti-depressants.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take T Cold Syrup and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

T Cold Syrup is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime if you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day and avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental alertness.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CETIRIZINE
  • FLUTICASONE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • ISOCARBOXAZID
  • RASAGILINE
  • LINEZOLID
  • TRANYLCYPROMINE

Special Advise

  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. It might help reduce the severity of your symptoms.
  • T Cold Syrup may interfere with certain lab tests like brain scan for Parkinson's disease, and urine drug screening tests. So before undergoing these tests please let the doctor know that you are taking T Cold Syrup.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Common cold: Common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than six years of age are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also have 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 stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever, feeling unwell (malaise). 

Allergy: It is an immune response to foreign elements known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. Whereas, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. 

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Alcohol

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T Cold Syrup may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so, alcohol intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. T Cold Syrup should be used only if the doctor prescribes it.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult the doctor before taking the T Cold Syrup if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

T Cold Syrup is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. So, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

T Cold Syrup to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

T Cold Syrup to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

T Cold Syrup is not recommended for children below the age of 4 years. For children aged above four years, use T Cold Syrup only when prescribed by a child specialist.

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