Phenylephrine is generally used in treatment of common cold symptoms. Menthol is generally used in treatment of the treatment of throat irritation. Cetirizine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Side effects
Headache
Nausea
No adverse reaction found
Sleepiness
Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Phenylephrine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Take it with food if stomach upset occurs. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Menthol is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cetirizine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that improves the condition by shrinking the blood vessels to provide quick and temporary relief from inflammation (swelling and redness) and discomfort. Menthol causes numbness in the area of application by producing a mild anesthetic action and also cause a cooling sensation. Cetirizine is belongs to the category of an antihistaminic drug. It makes the condition better by treating the allergy symptoms such as such as swelling, itching, and rashes by blocking the chemical messenger (histamine) & its effects in the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Phenylephrine an antibiotic/a stimulant/an NSAID/ does Phenylephrine work/ does Phenylephrine makes your nose run/ does Phenylephrine has aspirin in it? Phenylephrine is not an antibiotic, stimulant, NSAID, but a decongestant and is used to relieve blocked nose. Phenylephrine works for most of the patients if taken as recommended. It does not have aspirin in it
Q. Can i take Phenylephrine with ibuprofen/pseudoephedrine/citalopram/Nyquil/ acetaminophen/ dextromethorphan/ Zyrtec/ Flonase/ Advil? Drug interaction with any of the above mentioned drugs is not documented, but it can occur. Always follow your doctor’s advice before taking any medicine with Phenylephrine
Q. Can i take Phenylephrine with high blood pressure? Do not take Phenylephrine with high blood pressure
Q. Is Phenylephrine the same as Sudafed? No, Phenylephrine is not same as Sudafed which contains pseudoephedrine.
Q. Can you take Cetirizine for prickly heat? Cetirizine can work against prickly heat to reduce the itching. Consult the doctor before use..
Q. Can I take Cetirizine with high blood pressure? Patients with high blood pressure can take Cetirizine. It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication..
Q. Does Cetirizine make you gain weight? It is rarely seen, but there is a possibility that Cetirizine, like other anti-histamines, might cause weight gain.
Q. Is Cetirizine safe? Cetirizine is safe at the prescribed dose by the doctor. It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication..
Q. Is Cetirizine good for cold/ used for sore throat/ allergic reaction/itching/hives? Cetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. It is also used to treat hives, but not used for sore throat. It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication..
Q. Can I take Cetirizine with loratadine/ diphenhydramine/ brompheniramine/ fexofenadine? No. Patient should not take Cetirizine with these drugs as they are from same category of antihistamines. It is recommended to follow your doctor advice before using this medication..
Q. Does Cetirizine make you sleepy or cause drowsiness? Patient may feel sleepy after taking Cetirizine. Always consult your doctor
Q. Can I take Cetirizine with Betahistine? Cetirizine should not be taken with Betahistine as Cetirizine has antihistamine action and Betahistine has histamine-like action. Using the two medicines together may lower the efficacy of either of them.
Expert Advice
Oral Phenylephrine should be taken with foodPhenylephrine can make you restless, so don't take it too close to bedtimeDo not use this medicine without doctor's advice if you are pregnant or breast feedingSmoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided.
Your doctor has prescribed Cetirizine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.It is okay to take Cetirizine with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Cetirizine can cause dizziness and sleepiness.Do not drink alcohol while taking Cetirizine as it may cause increased sleepiness.Stop taking Cetirizine at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.Your doctor has prescribed Cetirizine to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.Stop taking Cetirizine at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Product Details
SKU: PC-24568 Product Description: Planokuf D 60 ml is manufactured by Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd Packing: Bottle Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.