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Coldman Oral Suspension

Manufactured bySUNDYOTA NUMANDIS PHARMA PVT LTD
ContainsCetirizine (2.5 mg/5 ml) + Paracetamol (250 mg/5 ml) + Phenylephrine (5 mg/5 ml)
Description
Coldman Oral Suspension is a combination of Cetirizine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. It is used to treat common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, watery eyes, and nasal congestion in children. It also relieves fever associated with the common cold. Coldman Oral Suspension may cause some common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, dryness in the mouth, and headache. This medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness in some children. Inform the doctor if your child feels dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine. Seek a doctor's consultation if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Avoid giving this medicine to your child if he/she is allergic to it. Coldman Oral Suspension can be given with food to avoid an upset stomach. The doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of your child's medical condition. Coldman Oral Suspension should be used with caution if your child has any problems related to the liver, kidney, heart or asthma. This medicine may interact with other medicines. Inform the doctor if your child is on any medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Coldman Oral Suspension

  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Unusual tiredness and weakness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Bloody and cloudy urine
  • Visual disturbances
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Coldman Oral Suspension

What is it prescribed for?

  • Common Cold
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Coldman Oral Suspension to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time Coldman Oral Suspension remains in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Coldman Oral Suspension.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Coldman Oral Suspension is meant for use in children only.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Coldman Oral Suspension is meant for use in children only.

Allergy

Avoid giving Coldman Oral Suspension if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any allergic symptoms such as skin rash, redness and/or itching (especially of the face, lips, throat, etc.), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc after taking this medicine.

Severe kidney impairment

Coldman Oral Suspension is not recommended for use if your child has severe kidney problems. It may cause accumulation of this medicine in your child's body and increase the risk of side effects. It may also cause further kidney damage.

Severe liver impairment

Coldman Oral Suspension gets broken down into its active form in the liver. Higher doses of this medicine may cause liver damage in your child. Therefore, this medicine is generally not recommended if your child has severe liver problems because it can further increase the risk of liver damage.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO)

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO) are a class of medicines used to treat depression. Coldman Oral Suspension is not recommended if your child has taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors within the last 14 days due to the increased risk of severe side effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Coldman Oral Suspension is meant for use in children only.

Breast-feeding

Coldman Oral Suspension is meant for use in children only.
General warnings

Chronic Malnutrition

Chronic malnutrition is a condition that occurs when a child does not eat the correct balance of nutrients. Coldman Oral Suspension should be used with extreme caution in malnourished children due to the increased risk of severe side effects.

Overdose and/or excessive use

Coldman Oral Suspension when used in excess dose may lead to liver damage. Hence, use it with caution.

Missed Dose

If you missed a Coldman Oral Suspension dose for your child, make sure that you remember to give the next dose when it is due. Do not give two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never give Coldman Oral Suspension more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have given an overdose of this medicine, consult your child's doctor at the earliest.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Leflunomide

Phenytoin

Carbamazepine

Linezolid

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

Coldman Oral Suspension should be used with extreme caution in children with cardiovascular diseases (medical conditions of the heart and blood vessels) due to the increased risk of irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, or change in ECG.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

5-HIAA Urine Test

Coldman Oral Suspension can interfere with urine tests and may give a false-positive result. It is advised to inform the doctor and lab technician about all the current medicines before undergoing any lab test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Give Coldman Oral Suspension with food to your child to avoid an upset stomach. Give it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. It makes your child feel dizzy. Keep a check on the medical condition of your child and inform the child's doctor if your child feels dizzy or sleepy.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Coldman Oral Suspension is a combination of Cetirizine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Cetirizine works by reducing a chemical substance called histamine from the body. Paracetamol works by preventing the formation of prostaglandin, the chemical responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine acts on the blood vessels in the nose and helps in relieving congestion.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Antihistamines, Antihistamines and antipyretic combinations, Nasal Decongestant

Schedule

Schedule H

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 29 September 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2127.pdf

Medsafe.govt.nz. 2021. [online] Available at: [Accessed 29 September 2021].

https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/Consumers/cmi/CoughandCold/Phenylephrine1.pdf

Drugs, H., 2021. Phenylephrine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: [Accessed 29 September 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a606008.html
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Information on this page was last updated on 22 Feb 2023

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