Product introduction Coldex Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. Coldex Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, upset stomach, insomnia, palpitations, and high blood pressure. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Keep it out of reach of children. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Uses of Coldex Capsule Dry cough Benefits of Coldex Capsule In Dry cough A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Coldex Capsule suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Coldex Capsule, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough. Side effects of Coldex Capsule Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Coldex Nausea Upset stomach Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Palpitations Sleepiness High blood pressure How to use Coldex Capsule Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Coldex Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Coldex Capsule works Coldex Capsule is a combination of three medicines: Phenylpropanolamine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide which relieve dry cough. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain. Safety advice warnings Alcohol CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Coldex Capsule. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Coldex Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Coldex Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving UNSAFE Coldex Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Coldex Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Coldex Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver UNSAFE Coldex Capsule is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. What if you forget to take Coldex Capsule? If you miss a dose of Coldex Capsule, 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.