Zedex P Syrup

Zedex P Syrup is an over the counter medicine consumed to bring relief from dry cough, back pain, breathing problems, common cold, bronchitis, sinusitis, eye mydriasis, flu and other such conditions.

It is composed of menthol, bromhexine, phenylephrine and dextromethorphan. The use of this syrup increases the excessive mucus in respiratory tract resulting in thinner phlegm. This causes decrease of activity in the part of brain that causes cough.

The syrup constricts the blood vessels which decreases the flow of blood. This relieves nasal congestion and minor pains. Be careful and contact your doctor immediately if you observe any of these effects.

• Dry Cough

• Cold Symptoms

• Sinusitis Like Symptoms

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Asthma

• Lung Infection

• Stomach Ulcers

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Rash

• Itching

• Gastrointestinal Discomfort

• Sore Throat

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must avoid the use of Zedex. Refer to your doctor’s advice in specific cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Zedex is not advisable for breastfeeding women. Refer to your doctor’s advice in specific cases.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  As the side effects of the syrup include headache, nausea and vomiting; it is better to avoid driving after taking the syrup.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  It is not known to affect kidney function but patients with renal impairment must avoid Zedex.

• Does this affect liver function?

  It is not known to avoid liver function. However, patients with liver problems must refer to their doctor’s advice as it may be harmful.

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you realise. If the time is close to the next dose, skip. Do not over compensate for the missed dose.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect depends on the severity of your condition.

• What is the onset of action?

  Zedex P Syrup starts to show effect in about a day of administration.

• Is it habit forming?

  Zedex P Syrup is not habit forming.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Zedex P Syrup , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Kolq C Plus Syrup

  Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd

• Loract D Syrup

  Organic Laboratories

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you realise. If the time is close to the next dose, skip. Do not over compensate for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consume Zedex in the amount as prescribed by the doctor. Overdose may cause serious side effects or even poisoning.

This is a medication consisting of combination of drugs in it. It contains antihistamine, which is used to prevent the allergic symptoms from conditions such as urticaria and rhinitis. This drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. It also contains adrenergic agonist and NSAID that work to reduce swelling and pain.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  Communicate the status of all your present medications to your doctor so as to avoid any adverse effect of Zedex. Be careful of cold and cough and high blood pressure medicines as well as the ones containing anisindione, digoxin, decongestants, haloperidol or amiodarone.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Zedex syrup should not be used in conditions like hypersensitivity, seizures, hyperthyroidism or asthma.

• Ques : What is Zedex p syrup?

  Ans : Zedex has Bromhexine, dextromethorphan, menthol and phenylephrine as active elements present in it. It perform its action by increasing the viscid in respiratory tract thus makes phlegm lighter, reduces the activity of the chemicals which causes coughing, inhibits the blood vessels results in reduces the blood flow for relieving nasal congestion, and relieving minor pain.

• Ques : What is Zedex p syrup used for?

  Ans : This drug is used for treating dry cough, cold symptoms, etc.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Zedex p syrup?

  Ans : Side effects include nausea, vomiting, rash etc.

• Ques : Can Zedex P Cold Syrup be used for temporarily relief of cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions and dry cough?

  Ans : Yes, Zedex is used for temporary relief of a cough caused by common cold, flu, or other conditions and dry cough.

• Ques : How long do I need to use zedex p syrup before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In Most of the cases the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 1 day to 1 week before noticing improvement in the condition.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use zedex p syrup ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval upto which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use zedex p syrup empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is commonly taken orally from mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a the day.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of zedex p syrup?

  Ans : This medication contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light. Keep this medication away, from the reach of children. It is advised to dispose the expired or unused medication, for avoiding its inadequate effect.

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