Zerorex DS Suspension

Paracetamol 250 mg + Phenylephrine HCL 5 mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg + sodium citrate 60 mg + Menthol 1 mg

Primary uses of Zerorex DS Suspension: cold symptoms

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MRP Rs. 58.00 (60 ml in 1 bottle)

Uses of Zerorex DS Suspension
Zerorex DS Suspension is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms.

Zerorex DS Suspension side effects
Common Side effects of Zerorex are Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Sleepiness.

How to use Zerorex DS Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zerorex Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.

How Zerorex DS Suspension works
Zerorex DS Suspension is a combination of four medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine, Paracetamol and Sodium citrate which relieve common cold symptoms.

Zerorex Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine, Paracetamol and Sodium citrate which relieve common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. 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. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

In Depth Information

Expert advice for Zerorex DS Suspension

Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Rabefree-DSR Capsules take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Zerorex DS Suspension related warnings

Alcohol Caution

Taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine + Paracetamol /Acetaminophen +Sodium Citrate with alcohol can cause liver damage

Pregnancy Caution

Zerorex Syrup is highly unsafe to use during Pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant foetus. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation Caution

No information is available on the use of Zerorex Syrup during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving Caution

Zerorex Syrup may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney Caution

Zerorex Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver Caution

Zerorex Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zerorex Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. How ever the use of Zerorex Syrup is not recommended in patients with server liver disease active liver disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Zerorex Syrup may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your regular daily activities. Do not drive, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous treatment until you known how the medicine effects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while you are talking this medicine.

Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sights and out of reach from children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.

Serious side effects associated with Zerorex Syrup are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following: allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat. These side effects are uncommon but may be serious and need urgent medical attention.

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for reevaluation.

It is not recommended to use Zerorex Syrup if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), unless advised by the doctor. The use of Zerorex Syrup should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s) like phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressant like imipramine and amitriptyline.

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Zerorex Syrup . This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your healthcare provider if you are advised to take this medicine while you are breastfeeding the baby.