Amecuf DS Syrup
bottle of 60.0 ml Syrup.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg/5ml) + Paracetamol (50mg/5ml) + Phenylephrine (5mg/5ml) |
| Manufacturer: | Amelio Pharmaceuticals |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Amecuf 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. Amecuf 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.
Amecuf DS Syrup is a combination of three medicines:
What is Amecuf DS Syrup?
Amecuf DS Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose, watery eyes, fever, and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic, it relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Is Amecuf DS Syrup safe to use?
Yes, Amecuf DS Syrup is generally safe for most patients. However, some people may experience common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache, and other less common or rare side effects. It is important to inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problems while taking this medicine.
Can I stop taking Amecuf DS Syrup when my symptoms are relieved?
Amecuf DS Syrup is usually used for a short time and can be discontinued when your symptoms improve. However, it's important to continue the medication as prescribed by your doctor.
Can Amecuf DS Syrup cause dizziness?
Yes, some patients may experience dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) while using Amecuf DS Syrup. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is best to rest for a while and resume taking the medicine once you feel better.
Can Amecuf DS Syrup damage my liver?
Amecuf DS Syrup is generally safe when taken according to the recommended dosage. However, overdosing on this medication can potentially damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
What are the storage conditions for Amecuf DS Syrup?
Store this medication in its original container or packaging, tightly sealed. Follow the instructions on the label for storage and expiration date information. Dispose of unused medicine safely, ensuring it is inaccessible to pets, children, and other individuals.
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. Amecuf DS Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Amecuf 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.
- Should not be taken with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
- Should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amecuf DS Syrup.
Breastfeed
Amecuf 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
Amecuf 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.
