Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup

Febrex Plus is used for relieving symptoms of sinus pressure, sinus congestion, runny nose, itching of the throat and nose, watery eyes, and sneezing due to upper respiratory infections, hay fever and allergies.

This medication is an antihistamine in combination with NSAID and alpha-adrenergic agonist. It works by obstructing the action of histamine and COX. Also, it potentiates the action of adrenergic neurotransmitter in the body.

You are advised to not use this medicine if you are allergic to it or if you are taking or have taken sodium oxybate, furazolidone or a monoamine oxidase inhibitor within the last 14 days.

Before using this drug, inform your doctor if you have breathing problems, glaucoma, heart problems, liver disease, high blood pressure, seizures, overactive thyroid, stomach problems or urination problems.

Some adverse effects include:

• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Anxiety
• Constipation
• Restlessness
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Hallucinations
• Tinnitus
• Problems with memory or concentration and trouble urinating.

You can take this drug in the form of a liquid form by mouth with or without food. This medicine is usually recommended only for a short time until your symptoms are cleared. Do not take it for longer than 7 days in a row.

• Cold Symptoms

• Allergic Reaction

• Allergy

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Palpitations

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Increased Heart Rate

• Heart Beat Irregular

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Use of this medicine may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment
  Caution to be advised in patients with severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

Febrex Plus is a first-generation antihistamine, which is used to prevent allergic symptoms from conditions such as urticaria and rhinitis. This drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. Also, it selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals. Lastly, it acts as a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort.

• Ques : What is Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup?

  Ans : Febrex Plus is a medication which has Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine as active elements present. This syrup performs its action by increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating, inhibiting the blood vessels results in reducing the flow of blood thus relieves nasal congestion, obstructing H1-receptor sites on tissues. This medication is used to treat conditions such as Fevers, Colds, Allergies due to food, Hives, Toothache, Hypotensive conditions, Eye mydriasis, Intraocular tension, Anaphylactic shock, Rhinitis, and Urticaria, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup?

  Ans : Febrex Plus is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Cold, Fever, Common cold, Febrility, Nasal decongestant, Chill, Catarrh, Itchy throat/skin, Hay fever, Joint pain, Headache, and Allergic. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Allergy, Watery eyes, Allergies, Ear pain, Runny nose, Periods pain, Chills, Toothache, Fevers, Colds, Allergies due to food, Hives, Toothache, and Hypotensive conditions.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup?

  Ans : Febrex Plus is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Feeling of sickness, Skin reddening, Allergic reactions, Shortness of breath, Swollen facial features, Liver damage, Abnormalities of blood cells, Nausea, Rashes, Liver toxicity, Less white blood cells, Acute renal tubular necrosis, Blood dyscrasias, Restlessness, Difficulty in passing urine, Headache, Swelling of the face, and Slow heart action.

• Ques : Is it safe to use Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup?

  Ans : Yes, Febrex Plus is safe in most patients. Apart from this, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache, and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you observe any persistent problem while taking this medication.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : Febrex Plus is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients. There are numerous elements to consider such as, salt interactions, precautions to be taken care of, time is taken by the salt to performs its action, etc.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup?

  Ans : Contraindication to Febrex Plus. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Hepatic impairment, Hypersensitivity, and Hyperthyroidism.

• Ques : Is Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk but there is no data available regarding the effect of Febrex Plus during pregnancy.

• Ques : Will Febrex Plus 2Mg/500Mg/10Mg Syrup be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Febrex Plus can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Feeling of sickness, Skin reddening, Allergic reactions, Shortness of breath, Swollen facial features, etc.

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