Product introduction

Flucold AF Oral Drops is a combination medicine used for the symptomatic treatment of common cold in children. It helps relieve discomfort caused by a runny nose, blocked nose, and sneezing, allowing the child to breathe more easily and feel better.

Flucold AF Oral Drops may be given to your child with or without food. Always follow the exact dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. The dosage will depend on your child’s age, weight, and the severity of symptoms. Do not stop the medicine early, even if your child seems to be feeling better, unless advised by the doctor.

Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, or headache. These are usually mild and temporary. However, if you notice anything unusual or are concerned about how your child is responding to the medicine, consult your doctor promptly. This medicine may also cause drowsiness, so avoid engaging your child in activities that require alertness until you know how it affects them.

Make sure your child stays well hydrated while taking Flucold AF Oral Drops. Inform your doctor if your child has any history of liver or kidney problems, as the dose may need to be adjusted accordingly.

Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Flucold AF Oral Drops should not be used in children below 4 years of age.

Uses of Flucold AF Oral Drops

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Flucold AF Oral Drops

In Treatment of Common cold

Flucold AF Oral Drops effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold in children, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Flucold AF Oral Drops usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Side effects of Flucold AF 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 Flucold AF

Sedation
Sleepiness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Headache

How to use Flucold AF 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. Flucold AF Oral Drops may be taken with or without food.

How Flucold AF Oral Drops works

Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic that helps relieve symptoms such as runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by narrowing the small blood vessels in the nasal passages, thereby relieving nasal congestion and stuffiness.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Flucold AF Oral Drops may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Flucold AF Oral Drops during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flucold AF Oral Drops may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

UNSAFE

Flucold AF Oral Drops is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

UNSAFE

Flucold AF Oral Drops is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

What if you forget to take Flucold AF Oral Drops?

If your child missed a dose of Flucold AF Oral Drops, give it as soon as you remember. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule. Do not give a double dose to make up for the missed one