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Febrex Plus Syrup

Manufactured byINDOCO REMEDIES
ContainsParacetamol (125 mg/5 ml) + Phenylephrine (5 mg/5 ml) + Chlorpheniramine (1 mg/5 ml)
Description
Febrex Plus Syrup is a medicine that consists of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine. It is used to relieve common cold symptoms like headache, runny, stuffy, itchy nose, itchy/red/watery eyes, sneezing, and sore throat. It also relieves fever and body pains. It works by blocking the action of prostaglandins and histamine (the chemical substances that cause fever, body pain, and symptoms of a cold). Febrex Plus Syrup has some side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, vomiting, etc. These side effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult your doctor if they bother you for a long time or worsen. Febrex Plus Syrup should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with or without food in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Complete the treatment prescribed by your doctor and abrupt discontinuation may lead to relapse of the symptoms. Febrex Plus Syrup is not suitable for all people. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, and any other health conditions including all your ongoing medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. It is not safe to recommend this medicine to others without a doctor' consultation.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Febrex Plus Syrup

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Gastric / Mouth Ulcer
  • Bloody and cloudy urine
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  • Blurred or double vision
  • Dry mouth
  • Jaundice
  • Visual disturbances
  • Increase in the blood pressure
  • Nasal irritation
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

Uses of Febrex Plus Syrup

What is it prescribed for?

  • Common Cold
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Febrex Plus Syrup can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes after taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Febrex Plus Syrup lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid consuming alcohol while using Febrex Plus Syrup as it can increase the effect of alcohol.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Febrex Plus Syrup.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Febrex Plus Syrup if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Severe liver/kidney diseases

Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use if you have severe liver/ kidney problems as it can cause serious side effects and worsen your condition.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which the prostate gland (a small organ below the bladder that contains urine) enlarges in men causing difficulty in urination. Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use if you have this condition as it may cause serious side effects.

Hypertension

Hypertension is increased blood pressure. Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use if you have severe hypertension due to the increased risk of worsening your health condition.

Cardiovascular disease

Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use if you have heart problems due to the increased risk of worsening your condition as this medicine may cause altered blood pressure and heartbeat.

Asthma

Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use if you have asthma/COPD as it may increase the risk of respiratory tract blockage (blockage of the airway to lungs).

Closed angle glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disorder that leads to blindness due to increased internal pressure inside your eyeballs. Use of Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use if you have this condition due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If you are pregnant, all the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Febrex Plus Syrup is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Liver disease

Use Febrex Plus Syrup with extreme caution if you have a liver problems due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may suggest tests to monitor your liver function if necessary while you are on treatment medicine. Report any unusual symptoms such as nausea, fever, rashes, dark urine, etc., to your doctor on priority.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes seizures (fits/uncontrolled jerks of the body). Use Febrex Plus Syrup with caution if you have epilepsy as it may worsen your condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your condition.

Kidney diseases

Use Febrex Plus Syrup with caution if you have kidney problems due to an increase in the risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your condition.

Occlusive vascular disease

Occlusive vascular disease is a condition in which your blood vessels are narrowed and, block the flow of blood to your hands and legs. Use Febrex Plus Syrup with caution if you have this condition. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your condition.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria is a birth defect in which the chemical called phenylalanine builds up in your body and may lead to brain damage, abnormal behaviour, and uncontrolled movement or fits. Avoid using Febrex Plus Syrup as it may cause serious undesirable effects.

Driving or operating machines

Avoid activities that require high mental alertness like driving vehicles or operating machines as Febrex Plus Syrup may cause drowsiness, blurred vision, etc., in some people.

Missed Dose

Do not skip any dose of Febrex Plus Syrup. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Febrex Plus Syrup. Seek emergency medical attention, if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine.
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

N/A

Instructions

Avoid consuming alcohol while using Febrex Plus Syrup as it can increase the effect of alcohol.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Linezolid

Phenytoin

Sodium Nitrite

Leflunomide

Prilocaine

Disease interactions

Diabetes

Use Febrex Plus Syrup with caution if you have diabetes (high blood sugar levels) as this medicine may alter your blood sugar levels. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe an alternative medicine based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
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.
Use Febrex Plus Syrup as advised by your doctor. You may take this medicine with or without food. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. It is not safe to share this medication with other people as it may not be suitable for all people. Avoid consuming alcohol while using this medicine as it may increase drowsiness in some people. Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
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
Febrex Plus Syrup is a combination of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Chlorpheniramine. Paracetamol is a pain reliever and fever reducer. It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages, thereby making it easier to breathe. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of certain substances produced by the body which induce allergic reactions. Thus, this combination is better effective for treating the symptoms of a common cold associated with fever.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Upper respiratory combinations

Schedule

Schedule H

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