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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Medler Drop is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, body ache, and fever. These symptoms are usually associated with common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and other respiratory tract conditions.

Medler Drop is a combination of paracetamol, sympthatomimmetic- alpha 1 (Nasal), and first generation H1 antihistaminic medicines.

Uses of Medler Drop in children

Benefits of Medler Drop for your child

In Treatment of Common cold

Medler Drop is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, congestion or stuffiness and low grade fever. 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.
This medicine is safe and effective. It 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 Medler Drop in children

Medler Drop 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 Medler

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Increased heart rate
  • Rash

How can I give Medler Drop 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. Medler Drop may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medler Drop works

Medler Drop is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, pseudoephedrine, and chlorpheniramine, which relieves common cold symptoms. 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. Pseudoephedrine is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Medler Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Medler Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Medler Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Medler Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Medler Drop 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

  • Medler Drop may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.
  • Never combine Medler Drop with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
  • Stop Medler Drop 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 loosen the mucus accumulated in the lungs.
    3. Restrain your child from having caffeinated products 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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The 3 and half month vaccination injection is given on today. His potty from past 3-4 days is greenish with bubbles, so doctor gave him syrum ibugesic plus, medler and ecosafe powder. After half an hour of giving the dose of each medicine the boy vomit the milk twice. Is this happens after giving medicines or medicines to be stopped. Can medler and ibugesic plus both can be given together as both have paracetamol. Please guide me. Thanking u
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
If both contains paracetamol chances of high dose are more. Your child can consume paracetamol at one time between 60 to 90 mg
common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination
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FAQs

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Medler Drop?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

My child has taken an excess amount of Medler Drop by mistake. What should I do?

Excess intake of Medler Drop can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, psychiatric symptoms, urinary retention, shaking of hands, blurred vision, severe abdominal pain, and rapid heart rate. In such cases, call your child’s doctor right away.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Medler Drop?

Medler Drop can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Medler Drop. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

My child has a seizure disorder. Is it safe to give Medler Drop to my child?

Avoid giving Medler Drop if your child is suffering from a seizure disorder. Apart from this, Medler Drop should also be avoided in children with cardiovascular disease (hypertension, heart disease), diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal obstruction, increased intraocular pressure, urinary obstruction, or thyroid dysfunction. Always inform the doctor about your child’s medical history and consult your child’s doctor before giving Medler Drop for any medical condition.

My child is on cough and cold medicine for the common cold but there is no relief. Can I add Medler Drop for fast relief?

Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. This is because most of the cough medicines could have the same ingredients and taking them together would lead to an overdose, resulting in serious implications on your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I give cough medicine to my child prescribed to me?

No, this is a strict no. 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.

Can Medler Drop make my child sleepy?

Medler Drop 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.

How can I store Medler Drop?

Medler Drop 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.

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References

  1. Skidgel RA. Histamine, Bradykinin, and Their Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 718.

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