Phenylephrine is generally used in treatment of common cold symptoms.
Side effects
Headache
Nausea
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.
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.
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.
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.
Product Details
SKU: PC-49506 Product Description: Zyrcold DC Syrup 100 ml is manufactured by Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd Packing: Bottle Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.