Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml

Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml belongs to the group of medications called 'anti-allergic agents' primarily used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, congestion, or watery eyes. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat. It is mostly caused by viruses known as 'rhinovirus'. The virus enters the body through the nose, mouth or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when the person who is sick sneezes, coughs or talks.

Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml contains Chlorpheniramine maleate and Phenylephrine hydrochloride. Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the release of histamine in the body, which is known to cause allergic symptoms. Phenylephrine hydrochloride helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby providing relief from a stuffy nose. Together, Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml helps provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and nasal congestion.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml depending on your condition. The most common side effects of Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping. Most of these side effects of Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml. Please tell your doctor before starting Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml if you have a liver problem, are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml 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. Do not take Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml with any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) as it may lead to serious drug interaction.

Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml contains Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine/antiallergic) and phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that blocks the action of histamine, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Together, Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml effectively reduces allergic and cold symptoms.

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Dry Mouth/Nose/Throat
• Stomach upset
• Constipation
• Trouble sleeping

Do not take Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml. Inform your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or benign prostatic hyperplasia. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you are taking before starting Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml. Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml 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. Do not take Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml may interact with other anti-allergic medications (cetirizine, fluticasone, diphenhydramine), blood thinners (aspirin), cough suppressant medications (dextromethorphan), anti-hypertensive medications (atorvastatin), anti-asthma medications (albuterol), antacids (pantoprazole), and anti-depressants (isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, tranylcypromine).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland, difficulty in urination, intestinal ulcer or blockage.

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

• Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
• 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 known to cause allergies to you.
• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

• 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.
• Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml may interfere with certain lab tests. So before undergoing any tests, please let the doctor know that you are taking Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml.
• If you are due to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Zincold-AF 5/2 Paed Drops 15 ml.

Common cold: Common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). 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, and 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.