Delcon Syrup

Delcon Syrup is primarily prescribed to treat common cold. This is a combination syrup that has Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine as active ingredients. It also relieves the associated symptoms such as runny nose, itching of the throat and nose, watery eyes, and sneezing due to upper respiratory infections.

This medicine provide temporary relief of nasal congestion and eustachian tube congestion along with the associated symptoms. Delcon Syrupmay cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery while taking this medication.

It is an antihistamine along with adrenergic receptor agonists. This works by blocking the action of histamine and activating the adrenergic receptor in the body. Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, heart problems, and liver disease.

Apart from this, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid, stomach problems or urination problems also. Up to 10% of patients could experience tachycardia, palpitations, and dry mouth; use vasoconstrictor with caution; prolonged use will cause significant xerostomia.

Use with caution since Delcon Syrup contains phenylephrine, which is a sympathomimetic amine that could interact with epinephrine to cause a pressor response. Symptoms of Delcon Syrup overdose include vomiting, hypertension, palpitations, paresthesia, ventricular extrasystoles. Treatment is supportive; in extreme cases, I.V. phentolamine may be used.

• Cold Symptoms

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Glaucoma

• Dizziness

• Drowsiness

• Anxiety

• Insomnia

• Hypotension

• Respiratory Depression

• Palpitations

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The syrup may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. Therefore, you must avoid it as much as possible while taking this syrup.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  You should avoid driving whenever possible if you are under this medication. It may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some cases, which can affect your driving skills.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is important that you must discuss about your medical history in general whenever you consult a doctor. Ask your doctor whether you are fit to consume this medication or not as the medication can affect the functioning of kidney in some cases, especially if you are already suffering from kidney related issues.

• Does this affect liver function?

  People suffering from any liver related issues must consult a doctor before consumption of this syrup, as there is no specific information regarding how it may affect the liver function.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Delcon Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Lemo Syrup

  Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Lemo Drop

  Yash Pharma Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Alex 2 mg/2.5 mg Drop

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult a doctor in case of overdose.

The medication is a first-generation antihistamine, which is used to prevent the allergic symptoms from conditions such as urticaria and rhinitis. This drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. It also works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  The syrup can interact with the alcohol, resulting in severe drowsiness or sleepiness. Therefore, it is advisable that you avoid alcohol as much as possible.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The syrup does interact with certain medicines or ingredients that can result in negative implications. If you are under medications or supplements that have ingredients or drugs like alcohol, antipsychotics, digoxin, decongestants, phenytoin, sedatives or tricyclic antidepressants. You must consult a doctor to get a better understanding on how to go about the dosages or look for substitutes in such conditions.

• Interaction with Disease

  The syrup can interact with diseases like moderate or severe renal impairment and cause severe side effects. Furthermore, it can aggravate the conditions of renal impairment. It can interact with chronic bronchitis, glaucoma and obstructive pulmonary disease as well. You must consult a doctor if you are suffering from any of these diseases.

• Interaction with Food

  There is no sufficient information regarding any specific food that you must avoid while under this syrup.

• Ques : What is Delcon Syrup?

  Ans : Delcon is a medication which has Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine as active elements present in it.

• Ques : What are the uses of Delcon Syrup?

  Ans : The syrup is used for managing conditions such as Common cold, Nasal decongestant, Itchy throat/skin, Runny nose, Hay fever, Chill, Anaphylactic shock, Sneezing, Itching, Hypotensive conditions, and Eye mydriasis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Delcon Syrup?

  Ans : Side effects include loss of appetite, drowsiness, constipation, restlessness, difficulty in passing urine, headache, swelling of the face, slow heart action, difficulty in breathing, skin rash and high blood pressure.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Delcon Syrup?

  Ans : Delcon Syrup should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Can Delcon Syrup be used for common cold and nasal decongestant?

  Ans : Yes, delcon syrup can be used to treat conditions such as common cold and nasal decongestant.

• Ques : How long do I need to use delcon syrup before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 to 3 days, before noticing an improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use delcon syrup?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or thrice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 8 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication.

• Ques : Should I use delcon syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : Is it safe to take Delcon Syrup ?

  Ans : Delcon syrup is safe to be consumed when taken in a prescribed dosage for a prescribed duration under the recommendation of a doctor. But it may cause side effects like headache, nausea, vomiting and drowsiness in some patients. Consultation with the treating doctor is important in such cases.

• Ques : Can consumption of Delcon Syrup cause sleepiness ?

  Ans : Yes, sleepiness or dizziness is the most common symptom associated with consumption of Delcon Syrup.

• Ques : Should I drive while having Delcon Syrup ?

  Ans : No, it is not safe to drive while having Delcon Syrup as it may cause side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness which interfere with the ability to concentrate or react under certain circumstances.

• Ques : What can happen in case of an overdose of Delcon Syrup ?

  Ans : Taking a higher than the recommended dosage or overdose of Delcon Syrup can lead to aggravation of the associated side effects such as drowsiness, headache, nausea, palpitations etc.

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