Wikoryl Af Drops 10ml

Wikoryl Af Oral Drop 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. Wikoryl Af Oral Drop contains a combination of chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine as active ingredient.

Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic and phenylephrine is a decongestant. You should give this Oral Drop as advised by your doctor for maximum benefits and avoid giving it for a prolonged duration when not required. This Oral Drop should be used for children only.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Wikoryl Af Oral Drop may include irregular heartbeat, fits or you may sometimes pass out. If you think you have given too much of this medicine, contact your child's doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Wikoryl Af Oral Drop, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your child's 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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Wikoryl Af Oral Drop works by the combined action of its two components chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine acts by blocking the action of histamine a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction and improves allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, throat irritation, etc.
• Phenylephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, it shrinks or constricts the blood vessels in the nasal passage and improves congestion.

Directions for Use

• Give Wikoryl Af Oral Drop as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not give this medicine directly from the bottle.
• Read any special instruction 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.
• Your child doesn'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 tumour 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 Wikoryl Af Oral Drop.
• 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 Wikoryl Af as it can lead to a risk of heart-related side effects or increased blood pressure.
• Wikoryl Af can reduce the effectiveness of high blood pressure medicines and can increase blood pressure abruptly.
• Wikoryl Af should not be taken along with medicines used to treat heart failures 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 Wikoryl Af as it can lead to toxicity.
• Other medicines like medicines to induce sleep or anti-anxiety medicines and ceratin painkillers should be used as they can induce sedation.
• Discuss it with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Wikoryl Af Oral Drop between 20°- 25°C.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long do I need to give this Oral Drop?

Give Wikoryl Af Oral Drop as per the prescribed dosage duration to your child, as this medicine can cause dizziness or sleepiness. This medicine should not be used to induce sleep to the children.

Any precautions do I need to take while giving Wikoryl Af Oral Drop to my child?

Do not consume alcohol or any other cough medicines along with Wikoryl Af Oral Drop. It can lead to excessive dizziness or sleepiness. Caution is recommended while performing activities that require alertness.

Can I give Wikoryl Af Oral Drop to my 2 months old baby?

No, Wikoryl Af Oral Drop should not be used in children below 6 months of age. Also, you should always consult a child specialist before giving any medicine to your baby as their organs are very delicate and sensitive.