Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet is most commonly used for common cold, nasal decongestant, headache, itchy skin or throat, joint pain, ear pain and other similar conditions. The medicine is a multi-drug composition consists of chloropheniramine, paracetamol and phenylephrine.

All of these are active ingredients that blocks the flow of histamine, work as a NSAID, and Alpha adrenergic agoinst in your body, respectively. Wikoryl Tablet improves the pain threshold and blood flow thus helping in constricting the blood vessels and decongesting the blocked nose.

Wikoryl Tablet is advisable that you do not consume this medicine if you have taken any of the medications that include sodium oxybate, furazolidone or a monamine oxidase inhibitor within the last fortnight. Furthermore, you must tell your doctor if you have allergies related to it or suffer from diseases related to blood pressure, heart, thyroid, kidney or liver.

Wikoryl can cause any of the side effects like restlessness, blurred vision, urination problems, memory and coordination problems, dry mouth and so on. Therefore, it is advised that you do not take the medicine for not more than a week. You must only consume it until the symptoms start wearing down.

The most preferred method is to consume the medicine after food but it can get different in certain cases. Therefore it is advisable that you consult your doctor regarding when to take and the dosage of it.

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• Common Cold Symptoms

• Sneezing

• Fever

• Headache

• Severe Liver Impairment

• Hypersensitivity

• Hyperthyroidism

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Palpitations

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Increased Heart Rate

• Heart Beat Irregular

• Blurred Vision

• Constipation

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of Wikoryl Tablet usually lasts for almost 10 hours. Therefore, taking it twice a day is enough after the morning and night meal. For some the effects may last for just 4-6 hours and in such cases, you may consult with your doctor and increase the dosage if he/she says.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action is usually 30 minutes to an hour.

• Is it habit forming?

  In medicines that causes drowsiness or sleepiness, it is better if you consult your doctor before taking it as self-medication can make it addictive.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is not safe with alcohol as it can increase the intensity of sleepiness, drowsiness and can make you even faint in some cases.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The basic pregnancy warnings are that you must not consume if it contains phenylephrine and for ingredients such as paracetamol and chlorpheniramine, you must consult your doctor for case-specific recommendations.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  For breastfeeding women, the same warnings are applicable like in the case of pregnancy.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  No, it is not safe to drive in such conditions if you are feeling drowsiness or dizziness. With this medication, you may be feeling such issues, therefore, it is better that you do not indulge in driving at all.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is contraindication in people suffering from severe renal impairment. Therefore, it is advisable that you consume this medicine only after consulting the doctor and a discussion about your medical history.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There are no recorded problems of Wikoryl affecting the liver but it is best if you consult a doctor to get the best knowledge about any specificities if required.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Dristan Cold Tablet

  Pfizer Ltd

• Benakof 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

  Aaron Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Suprin Tablet

  Walter Bushnell

• Thermal-S 2Mg/500Mg/5Mg Tablet

  Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose then have the medication as soon as you remember but do not consume it if you are approaching the time of your next dosage. It can lead to overdose. If you are repeatedly missing the doses, it is better that you consult your doctor to reschedule your dosage and make one to accommodate the missed dosages.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  If you take an overdose of the medication, it is absolutely important that you consult a doctor immediately as the side effects can take toll on your body.

Wikoryl Tablet is a multi-drug composition containing three active ingredients. Chlorpheniramine is a first-generation antihistamine, which is used to prevent allergic symptoms from conditions such as urticaria and rhinitis. This drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist belonging to the phenethylamine class, which acts as a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort. And lastly, Paracetamol is a pain relief medication that is administered both orally and intravenously. It selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals.

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

  You must try to avoid alcohol when under the medication of Wikoryl. It can induce the sensation of Drowsiness, Laziness, Blurred Vision and Loss of Coordination if not monitored. This surely can hamper your ability to indulge in daily activities and the all the activities that require a good sense of coordination.

• Interaction with Medicine

  It may or may not interact with some of the medicines. Therefore, it is important that you inform you doctor about your medical history and the medications you take. Wikoryl can interact with the drugs or substances like alcohol, antipsychotics, phenytoin, digoxin, leflunomide, high blood pressure medicines, decongestants, ketoconazole and juxtapid mipomersen and give out negative reactions.

• Interaction with Disease

  It is advisable that you do not consume Wikoryl Tablet if you suffer from severe renal impairment as it can lead to many complications. Furthermore, people suffering from hypertension, hypersensitivity and hyperthyroidism must consult a doctor before the intake of this medicine.

• Interaction with Food

  There is no recorded history of any adverse reactions of the medicine with any food. You may consume the medicine post every meal or according to the dosage given by the doctor.

• Ques : What is the use of Wikoryl Tablet?

  Ans : Wikoryl is a medication generally used for Ear pain, Common cold, Fever, Itching of throat or skin, Allergy, Eye mydriasis, Hay fever, Watery eyes, Urticaria, Periods pain, Headache, and other conditions.

• Ques : When Wikoryl Tablet should be taken?

  Ans : Consult with doctor before consuming this medicine. On the basis of clinical condition, he/she will advice you the dosage of the medicine. In such case doctor will also advise, when to consume this medicine pre meal or post meal.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : It has some side effects such as Liver damage, Dizziness, Constipation, Nausea, Feeling of sickness, Blurred vision, Allergic reaction, Fast heart rate.

• Ques : What are the substitute for Wikoryl Tablet?

  Ans : Here are some substitutes for this medication:

  • Surpil tablet
  • Benakof 2 MG/ 500 MG/ 5 MG tablet
  • Dristan cold tablet
  • Thermal-S 2 MG/500 MG/5 MG tablet

• Ques : What is the best time of day to take Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Although there isn’t any specific time to consume this medication, as it is prescribed to take 2-3 times a day with or without food.

• Ques : How frequently i take Wikoryl Tablet?

  Ans : It is prescribed to consume 2-3 times a day. Consult doctor before consuming this medication.

• Ques : How long should i take Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet?

  Ans : It is advised to take Wikoryl until the symptoms disappear and patients feel complete improvement in their health condition. It is advised to consult doctor before consuming this medication.

• Ques : Is Wikoryl 2 Mg/500 Mg/5 Mg Tablet safe during Pregnancy?

  Ans : No, Wikoryl is not safe to use during pregnancy as it may have some adverse effects.

• Chlorphenamine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/chlorpheniramine

• Acetaminophen- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/paracetamol

• Phenylephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/phenylephrine