Wikoryl 10 Tablet
1 Strip of 15 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (10mg) + Chlorpheniramine (2mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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. Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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.
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is a combination of three medicines:
What is Wikoryl 10 Tablet?
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is a combination medication containing Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, and Phenylephrine. It helps relieve symptoms of the common cold, including runny nose, watery eyes, fever, and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms, while Paracetamol blocks the release of chemical messengers responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows blood vessels, providing relief from nasal congestion.
Is it safe to use Wikoryl 10 Tablet?
Yes, Wikoryl 10 Tablet is generally safe for most patients. However, it may cause common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions, sleepiness, and headache. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problems while taking this medicine.
Can I stop taking Wikoryl 10 Tablet when I am relieved of my symptoms?
Typically, Wikoryl 10 Tablet is used for short-term treatment and can be discontinued once symptoms are relieved. However, continue taking this medicine as directed by your doctor.
Can the use of Wikoryl 10 Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, Wikoryl 10 Tablet may cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded) in some patients. If you experience dizziness, it is recommended to rest for a while and resume taking the medicine once you feel better.
Can the use of Wikoryl 10 Tablet cause damage to the liver?
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is generally safe when taken as directed. However, an overdose of this medication can cause liver damage. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
What is the recommended storage condition for Wikoryl 10 Tablet?
Store Wikoryl 10 Tablet in its original container, tightly closed. Follow the storage instructions provided on the pack or label. Dispose of unused medicine and ensure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other individuals.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Wikoryl 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- 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.
- dizziness
- sleepiness
- nausea
- vomiting
- headache
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Wikoryl 10 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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.
