Neficold Oral Drops is commonly prescribed in children to treat common cold symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, body ache, and fever.

Neficold Oral Drops is a combination of paracetamol, sympthatomimmetic- alpha 1 (Nasal), and first generation H1 antihistaminic medicines.

Uses of Neficold Oral Drops

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Neficold Oral Drops

In Treatment of Common cold

Neficold Oral Drops 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.

Neficold Oral Drops 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.

Side effects of Neficold Oral Drops

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 Neficold

Diarrhea
Rash
Nausea
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Fear
Anxiety
Restlessness
Tremors
Weakness
Discomfort when urinating
Hallucination
Convulsion

How to use Neficold Oral Drops

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Neficold Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Neficold Oral Drops works

Neficold Oral Drops 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Neficold Oral Drops.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Neficold Oral Drops 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Neficold Oral Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Neficold Oral Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Neficold Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neficold Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Neficold Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neficold Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Neficold Oral Drops?

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.

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Quick tips

Neficold Oral Drops may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.
Never combine Neficold Oral Drops with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
Stop Neficold Oral Drops and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
Practice self-care tips:
1. Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergy
2. Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and to loosen the mucus in the lungs
3. Restrain your child from having dairy products, coffee, and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing
4. Make your child gargle with warm saltwater
5. Ensure your child takes enough rest.

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Patient concerns

common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

Common cold with bronchitis fever two days Fever with common cold & bronchitis

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs.

Bouts , common cold. Some bouts .

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Recurrent common cold &runny nose

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

For cough, cold -- Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Drink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from sweating and having a runny nose, get plenty of rest, eat healthily ? a low-fat, high-fibre diet is recommended, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. OTC drugs, gargling with salt water and sucking on menthol sweets can help relieve a sore throat and blocked nose, are generally safe for older children and adults to take, but might not be suitable for babies, young children. Avoid applying Vicks VapoRub to babies and toddlers.You should never give children under 4 years of age over-the-counter cough and cold products without checking with your child's doctor. These medicines may harm young children. There are many underlying causes of Patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you specific treatment.

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