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Introduction of Zedex Cold Syrup

Zedex Cold Syrup is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.

Zedex Cold Syrup is a combination of H1 antihistaminic (first generation), analgesic & antipyretic-PCM,, mucolytic, sympathomimetic-ฮฑ1 (nasal), and menthol.

Uses of Zedex Cold Syrup

Benefits of Zedex Cold Syrup

In Common cold

Zedex Cold Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Zedex Cold Syrup 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Zedex 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 youโ€™re worried about them

Common side effects of Zedex Cold

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

How to use Zedex 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. Zedex 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 Zedex Cold Syrup.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Zedex 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 Zedex Cold Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zedex Cold Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Zedex Cold Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zedex Cold Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zedex Cold Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Zedex Cold Syrup

  • Zedex Cold Syrup helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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I had severe cold with fever 2 weeks back and since then I am still suffering from cough with whitish green phlegm, no fever, a doctor prescribed me gudcef CV 200 should I consume those or should I consume bro zedex syrup
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
Take the tab advised by the doctor
severe dry cough since 3 days. throat has become rough. have taken coscopin plus syp, benz tab. but no difference please suggest other medicines.
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
take tab avil 25 mg at bed time, syp zedex 10 ml three times a day for five day
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References

  1. Centaur Pharma. Paracetamol + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Sodium Citrate + Menthol. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. MedIndia. Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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