Nam Cold Oral Drops

Nam Cold Oral Drops is a combination medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also relieves pain and fever. Nam Cold Oral Drops 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 fatigue, dryness in mouth, and allergic reaction. 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 may 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. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease.

• Common cold

Nam Cold Oral Drops is a combination of two medicines: Cetirizine and Paracetamol which relieve common cold symptoms. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which 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.

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. Nam Cold Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Sleepiness
• Allergic reaction

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nam Cold Oral Drops.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nam Cold Oral Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nam Cold 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. Larger doses or prolonged use of Nam Cold Oral Drops may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

DrivingSAFE

Nam Cold Oral Drops does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Nam Cold Oral Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nam Cold Oral Drops may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nam Cold Oral Drops is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nam Cold Oral Drops may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Nam Cold Oral Drops, 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory