Alkem Cold Suspension

Short Description

Alkem Cold Suspension is a medication used to treat symptoms of common cold, hay fever, and other respiratory tract conditions in children.

Dosage Form

Suspension

Introduction

Alkem Cold Suspension is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. It is commonly prescribed in children to relieve symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, body ache, and fever. These symptoms are usually associated with common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and other respiratory tract conditions.

Consult your child's doctor before giving Alkem Cold Suspension. Do not give it to children less than 2 years of age. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.

Alkem Cold Suspension is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Cetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Do not give Alkem Cold Suspension if your child is less than 2 years of age. Consult your child’s doctor before giving such medicines. Alkem Cold Suspension may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities. Never combine Alkem Cold Suspension with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects. Stop Alkem Cold Suspension and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties. Practice self-care tips: clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing, give your child plenty of fluids, restrain your child from having caffeinated products and foods that are spicy and fried, make your child gargle with warm saltwater, and ensure your child takes enough rest.