INTRODUCTION

COLDOVER ORAL DROPS is a combination of Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine which belongs to the group of medicines called Nasal decongestants and Antihistamines respectively. It is used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion, allergic symptoms of the nose or throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies, sinus pain and headache. Also, it is used adjunctly with antibacterials to treat sinusitis (inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses), tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) and otitis media (middle ear infection). Before giving COLDOVER ORAL DROPS to your child, inform child’s doctor if your child has kidney, liver or heart problems, diabetes, fits or severely raised blood pressure. COLDOVER ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use in pregnant or breast-feeding women and elderly patients as it is used only in children. The most common side effects of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS are nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness and tiredness. Consult your child’s doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF COLDOVER ORAL DROPS

It is used:

• Relieves nasal and sinus congestion
• Relieves allergic symptoms of the nose or throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies
• Relieves sinus pain and headache
• Used adjunctly with antibacterials to treat sinusitis, tonsillitis and otitis media

HOW COLDOVER ORAL DROPS WORKS

COLDOVER ORAL DROPS relieves cold symptoms where phenylephrine decreases nasal congestion by acting on α1-adrenergic receptors in the small vessels of the nasal mucosa to produce constriction, resulting in decreased swelling and increased drainage of the sinus cavities and chlorpheniramine binds to the histamine H1 receptor and blocks its action, resulting in temporary relief of the negative symptoms (runny nose, sneezing, watery and itchy eyes) brought on by histamine.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Give COLDOVER ORAL DROPS to your child as advised by the physician. Shake well before use. Use a measuring cup to properly measure the dose. Your child’s doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS for your child depending upon child’s age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF COLDOVER ORAL DROPS

COMMON

• Blurred vision
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dry mouth, Tiredness
• Drowsiness and sedation
• Disturbance in concentrating, un-coordination, dizziness, Headache

RARE

• Increased heart rate, palpitation
• Fear, anxiety, restlessness
• Tremor, weakness
• Painful urination
• Insomnia, Hallucinations, convulsions

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dry Mouth

Tell your child to sip water regularly and other sugar free liquids. Tell your child not to use mouthwashes that contain alcohol because they can make your mouth dry, use mouthwash that is used only for dry mouth. Limit your caffeine intake. Consult child’s doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Headache

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your child’s head. Advise your child to take rest in a quiet room. Massage child’s scalp or head with mild pressure for relieving effect. Consult child’s doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Nausea And Vomiting

Follow simple meal plan for your child while administering COLDOVER ORAL DROPS. Avoid giving foods that are oily, fried or spicy foods. Do not let your child to lie down or sleep immediately after eating. Consult child’s doctor if the symptom does not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

COLDOVER ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it is used only in children. Consult your doctor for advice.

BREASTFEEDING

COLDOVER ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women as it is used only in children. Consult your doctor for advice

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

USE WITH CAUTION
Do not let your child ride bicycles or drive other vehicles or operate any tools if your child experiences dizziness, drowsiness and sedation after taking COLDOVER ORAL DROPS.

ALCOHOL

Avoid medicines containing alcohol during administration of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS.

KIDNEY

COLDOVER ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in children with kidney failure. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS to your child.

LIVER

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
COLDOVER ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in children with liver impairment. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS to your child.

ALLERGY

CONTRAINDICATED
Talk to your child’s doctor if your child is allergic to Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine or any other ingredients of this medicine.

HEART DISEASE

CONTRAINDICATED
OLDOVER ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use in children with severely high blood pressure. COLDOVER ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in patients with any other cardiovascular problems. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS to your child.

USE IN PEDIATRICS

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
COLDOVER ORAL DROPS should be used with caution in children from 1 month to 12 years of age. Consult your child’s doctor for advice before administration of COLDOVER ORAL DROPS.

USE IN GERIATRICS

USE WITH CAUTION COLDOVER ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it is used only in children. Consult your doctor for advice.

OTHERS

COLDOVER ORAL DROPS is not recommended for use if your child:

Has phaeochromocytoma (rare tumours that start in the inner part of the adrenal gland)
Peripheral or mesenteric vascular thrombosis (blood clots usually in legs or major veins (one or more) that drain blood from the intestine
Before giving COLDOVER ORAL DROPS to your child, inform your physician if your child:
Has diabetes
Has overactive thyroid
Has closed angle glaucoma
Has history of fits