ST Cold Syrup

Treatment of Common cold

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

ST Cold Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol, and phenylephrine which relieves common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Q: What if I forget to give ST Cold Syrup to my child?
A: Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost the time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give a double dose to catch up with the missed dose.

ST Cold Syrup may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.

Never combine ST Cold Syrup with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.

Stop ST Cold Syrup and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.

Practice self-care tips:Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergyGive your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus in the lungsRestrain your child from having dairy products, coffee, and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughingMake your child gargle with warm saltwaterEnsure your child takes enough rest.

Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergy

Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus in the lungs

Restrain your child from having dairy products, coffee, and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing

Make your child gargle with warm saltwater

Ensure your child takes enough rest.

Q. What if I give too much ST Cold Syrup by mistake?

Prolonged or excess intake of ST Cold Syrup can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, /depression, cognition defects and inability to concentrate. Always stick to the prescribed dose. To pour out the right dose, use the calibrated cup provided with the medicine by the manufacturer. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the correct estimate.

Q. How can I store ST Cold Syrup?

ST Cold Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Q. My child has a cough and fever. Can I give him two medicines together?

Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. The reason being, both the medicines could have the same ingredients. This would be equivalent to an overdose and could have serious implications on your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I give my cough medicine to my child?

Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines specifically formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before use in your child. Give the medicine to your child in the prescribed dose specifically. It is best to take your child to the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or fail to improve even after treatment.

Q. Can ST Cold Syrup make my child sleepy?

ST Cold Syrup may cause mild drowsiness effect, making your child feel sleepy. So, be cautious and never give this medicine to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia. It’s always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

In Treatment of Common cold

ST Cold Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. ST Cold Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Headache

Dizziness

Weakness

Hallucination

Convulsion

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Nausea

Tachycardia

Palpitations

Fear

Anxiety

Restlessness

Diarrhea

Rash

Kidney:CAUTION

ST Cold Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ST Cold Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

ST Cold Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of ST Cold Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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