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Congestyl Syrup

Manufactured byMEYER ORGANICS PVT LTD
ContainsPhenylephrine (2.5 mg/5 ml) + Chlorpheniramine (1.5 mg/5 ml) + Paracetamol (125 mg/5 ml) + Menthol (1 mg/5 ml)
Description
Congestyl Syrup is a combination medicine which may be used for the temporary relief of a runny nose, sneezing, itchy nose, itchy throat, sore throat, etc. caused by conditions such as a common cold, allergic rhinitis, and other upper respiratory allergies. It also relieves nasal congestion.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Congestyl Syrup

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Bloody and cloudy urine
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Dry mouth
  • Visual disturbances
  • Increase in the blood pressure
  • Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Congestyl Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Common Cold
  • Nasal congestion
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, menthol, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Severe liver impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Hypertension

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe hypertension due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

Ventricular tachycardia

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with ventricular tachycardia due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from liver function impairment or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Chronic Malnutrition

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from malnourishment due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Epilepsy

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with epilepsy since it increases the risk of seizures. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Kidney diseases

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients suffering from kidney function impairment or active kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Other medicines

This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about the use of all current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take/administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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

Sodium Nitrite

Prilocaine

Beta blockers

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver function impairment or active liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Report any symptoms such as nausea, fever, rashes, dark urine, etc. to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Gastrointestinal blockage

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a gastrointestinal obstruction due to the increased risk of worsening the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Asthma

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with asthma/COPD due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Cardiovascular disease

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of side effects. Report any incidence of irregular heart rate and very high blood pressure to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of high blood sugars. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended while using this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

5-HIAA Urine Test

You may get a false-positive result for this test while taking this medicine. It is advised that you inform the doctor and lab technician about all your current medicines including herbs and supplements before undergoing any lab tests.
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.
Take/Administer this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of certain substances produced by the body which induce allergic reactions. Paracetamol increases the pain threshold and decreases swelling. It also brings down elevated body temperature by acting on heat regulatory centers in the brain. Menthol causes a feeling of coolness and also reduces itching and pain.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Upper respiratory combinations, Miscellaneous analgesics, Antihistamines, Nasal Decongestant

Schedule

Schedule H

Chlorphenamine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [cited 11 July 2017]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01114

Phenylephrine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 18 July 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a606008.html

Acetaminophen | C8H9NO2 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 22 February 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1983#section=Top

Acetaminophen: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 22 September 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a681004.html

Menthol - DrugBank [Internet]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00825
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Information on this page was last updated on 9 Aug 2019

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