Country of origin: INDIA
Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml is mainly prescribed to treat common cold and fever. The medicine further helps to reduce ear pain, allergy, headache, hay fever, running nose, flu, joint pain, itchy throat or skin, and toothache, etc. In addition, this medicine is also used as an alkalinizing agent. However, the uses mentioned here are not exhaustive. There may be other conditions for which this medication may be used upon a doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredients of Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml are Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Paracetamol (also known as Acetaminophen) 250mg, Phenylephrine 5mg, and Sodium Citrate 60mg/5ml.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate tames allergy symptoms by attaching to histamine receptors. Histamines are responsible for allergic and inflammatory reactions. Chlorpheniramine Maleate blocks the action of the endogenous histamine, by reducing the negative symptoms brought on by histamine.
Paracetamol (or Acetaminophen) primarily acts as an analgesic and an antipyretic agent. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It produces its analgesic effects by increasing the pain threshold and antipyresis by acting on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center.
Phenylephrine acts on alpha-adrenergic receptors, thus helps to reduce nasal congestion, allergies, fever and reduces swollen blood vessels in the nasal passage, if any.
Sodium Citrate is used as an alkalizing agent.
Patients with the following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their health care professional before taking the Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml:
The following side effects may or may not occur due to the consumption of Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml. It is generally well tolerated when taken in the prescribed dosage guidelines. More common ones are generally mild and may include:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Do not exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml is meant for oral administration. Shake the bottle well before consuming.
Dosage can be administered with the cap that comes along with the container.
Avoid missing or forgetting a dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t consume two doses at the same time in order to compensate for the missed dose – this may prove dangerous to your health.
Do not exceed more than 4 doses in a day or take it as directed by your doctor at the prescribed dosage and time.
Avoid taking more than the prescribed dosage. In case of an accidental overdose, promptly seek medical advice. Depending on the dosage, symptoms may vary but you may experience any one or more of the following signs or symptoms:
Take Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml only on the advice of a medical practitioner. Dosage adjustment or complete avoidance of the medication may be required in the following conditions:
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen): This may be used during pregnancy – no known risk of fetal harm.
Chlorpheniramine: May be used during pregnancy – the risk of fetal harm is low based on human data.
Phenylephrine: Avoid use in the 1st trimester, caution advised in 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
Sodium Citrate: Exercise caution, safety during pregnancy has not yet established.
Caution advised if you are a nursing mother because safety during lactation is not yet established.
Consumption of alcohol along with Wikoryl DS Oral Suspension 60ml may increase the hepatic risk.
Since consuming this medicine would induce sleep/cause dizziness, do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your mental alertness or physical strength.
Exercise caution when used with other medicines. Therefore inform your doctor about your current list of medicines which you start or stop.
Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant the use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
It is used to ease allergy signs.
Chlorpheniramine lowers or stops the bodys reaction to the allergen.
Adult: PO- Allergic conditions- 4 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 24 mgday. IVIMSC- Adjunct in anaphylactic shock- 10-20 mg. Total max: 40 mgday. It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle, or under the skin.
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Headache. Dry mouth. Good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. See a dentist often.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. - Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.
If you have an allergy to chlorpheniramine or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Asthma, enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, bowel block, ulcer disease, or trouble passing urine. If you are breast-feeding.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Feeling very tired or weak. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30° C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
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samardung basti,karek block, south sikkim -737132
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