Flucold Syrup

Flucold syrup is a medicine that reduces fever and nasal congestion in children. It's a combination medicine that treats flu, cold, and fever. Active ingredients in Flucold syrup are paracetamol, chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine, and sodium citrate.

This medicine helps to relieve throat irritation, sneezing, runny nose, and congestion associated with flu and cold. You should give Flucold syrup to your child following your doctor's advice, and shake well before use. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Flucold syrup should be used carefully in children under 2 years of age. Overdosing on this medicine may cause serious liver damage or allergic reactions, so be careful not to exceed the daily dose. According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age.

These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.

Dosage

Overdose

Seek emergency medical care if you think you have given an excessive dose of Flucold syrup to your child.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed giving any dose of Flucold syrup to your child, give it as soon as you remember it. If it's time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with a regular dose schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Flucold syrup works by the combined action of its components. It has anti-allergic, antipyretic and decongestant properties.
• Paracetamol inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (responsible for pain and inflammation) and also act on heat-regulating centres that reduce body heat (antipyretic effect).
• Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic agent. It helps in relieving symptoms of allergy. It works by blocking the release of specific natural substance histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Histamine is produced when the body detects any foreign substance.
• Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant. It works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels of nasal passage by constricting the blood vessels and thereby relieving nasal congestion or blockage and also increase the drainage of the sinus cavity.
• Sodium citrate liquifies the mucous and helps in its expulsion thereby clearing congestion.

Directions for Use

• Give Flucold syrup to your child as directed by your doctor.
• Use a spoon, cup, or dropper for exact quantities.
• Do not give more than the recommended dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child develops skin rashes & allergic symptoms after taking this medicine, discontinue and consult a doctor.
• Your child is already taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.
• Your child has any pre-existing medical conditions or family history of any medical condition.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to any of the ingredients of Flucold syrup.
• If your child has a high blood pressure problem.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Restlessness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Flucold syrup if, taken at the same time.
• Thus, inform your doctor about all the medicine your child is currently taking, which includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatments if you are taking for any disorder.

Storage and disposal

• Store Flucold syrup below 30⁰C.
• Keep it in a dark and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Flucold syrup dosage for a 5-year-old child?

The dose of Flucold syrup for a child will be decided by your doctor after assessing his/her condition. Flucold syrup should be used with caution in children and generally avoided in those less than 2 years of age.

Can Flucold syrup be given to a child daily?

Flucold syrup is used for temporary relief from cough, cold, flu and allergic symptoms, it should not be used for a prolonged duration.

Can Flucold syrup be used for tooth pain?

No, Flucold syrup is not effective for tooth pain. It is used for cold, flu and fever. Do not give this medicine to your child for any other condition.

What is Flucold syrup used for?

• Flucold syrup is used for relieving symptoms of cold and flu.
• It is also used for relieving sinus pain, headaches, and reducing fever.

Can Flucold syrup be used in children?

Yes, Flucold syrup can be used in children. However, you should only give this medicine to your child if it is recommended by your doctor. Do not give this medicine to your child on your own.