Sinarest AF Oral Drops

Sinarest-AF paediatric drops is used for temporary relief in common cold and allergic rhinitis. It helps in improving symptoms like runny and stuffed nose, sneezing and throat irritation. It contains a combination of chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine as an active ingredient.

Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic, while phenylephrine is a decongestant. Sinarest drops is specially designed for children. These drops should not be used by adults.

You should give this medicine to your child as advised by a treating child specialist. Give your child the exact number of drops as prescribed by your doctor and at the same time daily. Shake the Sinarest drops bottle well, before each use.

Inform your child's treating doctor about any existing medical condition and if on any medication for the same.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of an overdose of the Sinarest-AF paediatric drops may include irregular heartbeat, hallucinations, fits, etc. If you think you have given too much of this medicine to your child, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of the Sinarest-AF paediatric drops, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not give a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one to your child.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Sinarest-AF paediatric drops works by combined action of its two components chlorpheneramine and phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine acts by blocking the action of histamine a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction and impoves allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, throat irritation.
• Phenylephrine acts is an vasoconsrictor, it shrinks or constricts the blood vessles in the nasal passage and improves congestion.

Directions for Use

Give the Sinarest drops to your child as prescribed by your doctor. Do not let them consume this medicine directly from the bottle. Read any special instructions on the package.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child is already taking medicines for psychiatric illness, as it can enhance drowsiness.
• Your child is experiencing drowsiness, nervousness.
• You don't feel any improvement in your symptoms within a week.
• Your child has asthma or any airway obstruction problems.
• Your child has a kidney or liver disease.
• Your child has a history of fits or seizures.
• Your child has a history of tumours in the adrenal gland.
• Your child has a blockage in your stomach and intestine.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to chlorpheniramine or phenylephrine or any of the ingredients of Sinarest drops.
• If your child has taken medicines for brain disorders such as rasagiline in the last 14 days.
• If your child is suffering from high blood pressure or heart disease.
• If your child has diabetes, increased pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma).
• If your child is suffering from an overactive thyroid gland and breathing problems like bronchitis.
• If your child experiences difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate gland.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Incoordination
• Dizziness
• Excitation
• Confusion
• Increased blood pressure

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat brain disorders or psychiatric illness should not be used with Sinarest-AF paediatric drops as it can lead to a risk of heart-related side effects or increased blood pressure.
• Sinarest-AF paediatric drops can reduce the effectiveness of high blood pressure medicines and can increase blood pressure abruptly.
• Sinarest drops should not be taken along with medicines used to treat heart failure such as digoxin as it can increase the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack.
• Phenytoin and ergot containing medicines should not be consumed along with Sinarest-AF paediatric drops as it can lead to toxicity.
• Other medicines like medicines to induce sleep or anti-anxiety medicines and ceratin painkillers should be used as it can induce sedation.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Interactions with food items

Sinarest AF Drops (15ml) can be taken with or without food.

Storage and disposal

• Store Sinarest-AF paediatric drops between 20°- 25°C
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long do I need to give Sinarest-AF paediatric drops to my child?

Give Sinarest-AF paediatric drops as per the prescribed dosage duration by your child's doctor as this medicine can cause dizziness or sleepiness.

Can I give the Sinarest-AF paediatric drops to my child for headaches?

Sinarest-AF paediatric drops is not recommended to be used for treating headaches. This medicine is used to treat the common cold and other allergic symptoms.

Can I give Sinarest-AF paediatric drops to my 2 months old baby?

Sinarest-AF paediatric drops is specially designed to be used in children. Thus, you should consult a child specialist before giving this medicine to your child, since the dose of the medicine depends on the age and weight of the child. Do not self medicate.

What is the use of Sinarest-AF paediatric drops?

Sinarest-AF paediatric drops is used for relieving common cold and allergic rhinitis with the symptoms of throat pain, sneezing, runny or stuffed nose in children.

Can I give Sinarest-AF paediatric drops to my 2 year old baby for fever?

Sinarest-AF paediatric drops should not be used to treat fever. It helps in relieving symptoms of common cold and not fever. Always consult your doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

What is the dose of Sinarest drops for a child?

The doctor will recommend the dose and frequency of Sinarest drops, on the basis of the underlying condition and the child's age/bodyweight. Do not give more than the recommended dose.

Is Sinarest AF good for fever?

Sinarest Af is not effective for fever. It is used to provide temporary relief in symptoms associated with the common cold and allergic rhinitis like runny or stuffed nose, sneezing and throat irritation.

Is Sinarest AF used for cough?

Sinarest Af is used for temporary relief in symptoms associated with common cold, cough and allergic rhinitis. However, it is advised not to give this medicine without consulting a child's doctor. The doctor will prescribe the medicine after diagnosis.

How do I take Sinarest AF?

• Give the Sinarest drops to your child in exact doses and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not let them consume this medicine directly from the bottle.
• Read any special instructions on the package.