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Flucold P Oral Drops is commonly prescribed in children to treat common cold symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, body ache, and fever.

Flucold P Oral Drops is a combination of paracetamol, sympthatomimmetic- alpha 1 (Nasal), and first generation H1 antihistaminic medicines.

Uses of Flucold P Oral Drops in children

Benefits of Flucold P Oral Drops for your child

In Treatment of Common cold

Flucold P Oral Drops is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

Flucold P Oral Drops usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Flucold P Oral Drops in children

Flucold P Oral Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Flucold P

  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Dizziness
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Discomfort when urinating
  • Hallucination
  • Convulsion

How can I give Flucold P Oral Drops to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Flucold P Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Flucold P Drop works

Flucold P Oral Drops is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, and phenylephrine which relieves common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol 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. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Flucold P Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flucold P Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Flucold P Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flucold P Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Flucold P Oral Drops to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost the time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give a double dose to catch up with the missed dose.

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Quick tips

  • Flucold P Oral Drops may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.
  • Never combine Flucold P Oral Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
  • Stop Flucold P Oral Drops and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
  • Practice self-care tips:
    1. Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergy
    2. Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and to loosen the mucus in the lungs
    3. Restrain your child from having dairy products, coffee, and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing
    4. Make your child gargle with warm saltwater
    5. Ensure your child takes enough rest.

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Patient concerns

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Am suffering from cold and flu. What are the medications? Thank you
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
Tab flucold twice daily steam inhalation twice daily
I am suffering from cold and flu since 7 days
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
Take tab flucold twice daily Also take Stam inhalation thrice daily Get CBC ESR IgE levels done to see if it's related to allergy
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FAQs

What if I give too much Flucold P Oral Drops by mistake?

Prolonged or excess intake of Flucold P Oral Drops can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, /depression, cognition defects and inability to concentrate. Always stick to the prescribed dose. To pour out the right dose, use the calibrated cup provided with the medicine by the manufacturer. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the correct estimate.

How can I store Flucold P Oral Drops?

Flucold P Oral Drops should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

My child has a cough and fever. Can I give him two medicines together?

Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. The reason being, both the medicines could have the same ingredients. This would be equivalent to an overdose and could have serious implications on your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I give my cough medicine to my child?

Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines specifically formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before use in your child. Give the medicine to your child in the prescribed dose specifically. It is best to take your child to the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or fail to improve even after treatment.

Can Flucold P Oral Drops make my child sleepy?

Flucold P Oral Drops may cause mild drowsiness effect, making your child feel sleepy. So, be cautious and never give this medicine to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia. It’s always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

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