Acukold DS Syrup
bottle of 60.0 ml Syrup.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Paracetamol (50mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Akunez Biotech |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Acukold DS Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms, providing relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever. Acukold DS Syrup can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Acukold DS Syrup is a combination of three medicines:
What is Acukold DS Syrup?
Acukold DS Syrup contains Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, and Phenylephrine. This combination provides relief from common cold symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, fever, and headache. Chlorpheniramine helps relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks certain chemical messengers in the brain responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows small blood vessels to provide relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Is Acukold DS Syrup safe to use?
Acukold DS Syrup is generally safe for most patients. However, some individuals may experience common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, drowsiness, headache, and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you encounter persistent issues while taking this medication, please consult your doctor immediately.
Can I stop Acukold DS Syrup when my symptoms are relieved?
Acukold DS Syrup is usually used for a short duration and can be discontinued once your symptoms subside. However, continue taking the medicine as directed by your doctor if they have prescribed it.
Can Acukold DS Syrup cause dizziness?
Yes, Acukold DS Syrup may cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded) in some patients. If you experience dizziness or lightheadedness, rest for a while and resume your normal activities once you feel better.
Can Acukold DS Syrup cause liver damage?
Acukold DS Syrup is generally safe when taken according to the recommended dosage. However, an overdose of Acukold DS Syrup can potentially lead to liver damage. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may increase your risk of liver complications.
What are the recommended storage conditions for Acukold DS Syrup?
Store this medicine in its original packaging, tightly closed. Follow the instructions on the package or label regarding storage and disposal. Ensure that pets, children, and other individuals do not access the medication.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acukold DS Syrup may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Acukold DS Syrup helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- May cause excessive drowsiness when consumed with alcohol.
- Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Acukold DS Syrup.
Breastfeed
Acukold DS Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Acukold DS Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
