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Introduction of Spect Cold Syrup

Spect Cold Syrup is a medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It helps relieve symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing by thinning and loosening the phlegm and making it easier to cough out.

Spect Cold Syrup is a combination of paracetamol, first generation H1 antihistaminic, and mucolytic medicines.

Uses of Spect Cold Syrup

Benefits of Spect Cold Syrup

In Treatment of Common cold

Spect Cold Syrup 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 helps reduce congestion as well as gives relief from continuous cough. Spect Cold Syrup also gives relief from pain and fever that comes with a cold. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. To ease the symptoms of common cold drink luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water.

Side effects of Spect Cold Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Spect Cold

  • Allergic reaction
  • Sleepiness

How to use Spect Cold Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Spect Cold Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Spect Cold Syrup.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Spect Cold Syrup is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Spect Cold Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Spect Cold Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Spect Cold Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Spect Cold Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Spect Cold Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Spect Cold Syrup is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

All substitutes

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No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Spect Cold Syrup

  • Spect Cold Syrup is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
  • Along with taking Spect Cold Syrup do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
    1. Steam inhalation.
    2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
    3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
    4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
    5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

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References

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Name: Spectracare Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: SAISYATAM PARK WAGHOLI TAL HAVELI Pune MH 412207 INDIA
Country of origin: India

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60.0 ml in 1 bottle
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