Wikoryl L Tablet

This medication is composed of Caffeine, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine. It is used for the treatment of common cold symptoms. This medicine stops to induce chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for the pain and fever. It works as an antiallergic agent to heal allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

Also, it works as a stimulant due to the presence of Caffeine. This increases reactivity of paracetamol and reduces the sleepiness due to levocetirizine. It is a decongestant as well converge the small blood vessels to provide temporary cure from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Consuming too much amount of this drug may lead to same considerable side effects such as

• Restlessness and shakiness
• Dizziness
• Insomnia
• Abnormal heart rhythm
• Anxiety
• Dehydration

• Chills

• Nasal Congestion

• Sore Throat

• Fever With Chills

• Fatigue

• Drowsiness

• Severe Allergic Reaction

• Hypersensitivity

• Hyperthyroidism

• Pregnancy

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Palpitations

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Increased Heart Rate

• Heart Beat Irregular

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. Taking caffeine with alcohol may impair the motor coordination.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with underlying kidney disease. Please Consult your doctor. Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

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

• Coscold 30 Mg/500 Mg/2.5 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

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• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

This is a combination medication. It works as a stimulant that affects the central nervous system and is one of the most common psychoactive drugs. Adenosine receptors get deactivated when the drug is consumed and leads to an increase in energy.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/130018-77-8