Pregnancy Interaction

• Use with caution if you are pregnant.
• Dextromethorphan is not very dangerous, but you should only take it if your doctor tells you to.
• People think cetirizine is moderately safe, but they need to talk to a doctor first.
• Phenylephrine may slow down blood flow to the placenta; hence, it shouldn't be used during pregnancy unless absolutely required.
• Don't use this combination, especially in the first trimester, unless your doctor tells you to.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1: What is this syrup for?

It helps with sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, dry cough, and the common cold.

Q2. Does it make you want to sleep?

Some people may feel a little sleepy after taking cetirizine.

Q3. Is it safe for kids?

It depends on how old you are. Usually not suggested for kids under 2–4 years old unless a doctor says so.

Q4. Can I drive after taking it?

Don't drive or use machinery if you feel tired or dizzy.

Q5: Is it okay to take this with other cough and cold medicines?

Do not mix with other cold medicines that are similar, especially those that have antihistamines, decongestants, or cough suppressants.

Expert advice

• Do not take more than the suggested dose, as doing so could make you restless, raise your blood pressure, or make you very sleepy.
• Don't drink alcohol because it can make you more sleepy.
• People who have high blood pressure, thyroid problems, diabetes, heart disease, glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate should be careful when using it.
• Stay hydrated and stay away from the cold to heal faster.
• If your symptoms last more than five days, stop using it and see a doctor.

Side Effects

• Sleepiness
• Mouth or throat that is dry
• Feeling sick
• Not being able to sit still
• Pain in the head
• A little bit dizzy
• Not as common
• Faster heart rate
• High blood pressure (from Phenylephrine)
• Trouble sleeping
• Pain in the stomach
• Very serious (rare)
• A very bad allergic reaction
• Hard to breathe
• Seizures (extremely rare, generally after taking too much)
• If you have serious symptoms, get medical attention.

How it works

• A cough medicine that works on the brain's cough center to ease a dry, annoying cough.
• Cetirizine
• An antihistamine that stops histamine from working, which helps with sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms.
• Phenylephrine
• A nasal decongestant that makes blood vessels in the nose smaller, which helps with a stuffy nose and sinus congestion.
• They work together to cure cold symptoms such as a dry cough, a runny nose, a blocked nose, sneezing, and a sore throat.

Medicine interaction

• Antidepressants (MAO inhibitors, SSRIs)—danger of serotonin syndrome with Dextromethorphan
• Medicines for high blood pressure
• Beta-blockers
• Sleeping medications or sedatives
• Alcohol makes you sleepier.
• Other antihistamines
• Thyroid medicines may make phenylephrine work better.
• Cough suppressants and cold medicines work together.
• Don't take this with any drug that has pseudoephedrine, chlorpheniramine, levocetirizine, diphenhydramine, or other decongestants in it.

How to Use

• Before you use it, shake the bottle well.
• Use the measuring cup that comes with it to measure the dose.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Your doctor will tell you how often to take them.
• If you miss a dose, don't take twice as much.
• For kids, only use it with a doctor's advice.

Uses/Indications

• Coughing that is dry
• Cough from allergies
• Signs of the common cold
• Nose that runs
• Sneeze
• Congestion in the nose
• Pressure and congestion in the sinuses
• Allergies can happen in the winter and cause cold-like symptoms