Wikoryl AF Oral Drops is a medicine used in symptomatic treatment of common cold in children. It provides quick relief from common cold symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.

Wikoryl AF Oral Drops may be given to your child with or without food. Administer it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your child’s condition and how they respond to the medicine. Continue to give the medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact the doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects experienced by the child. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not let your child do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects them.

It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking Wikoryl AF Oral Drops. Before giving the medicine to your child, let your doctor know if they have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for the child.

Uses of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops

In Treatment of Common cold

Wikoryl 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. Wikoryl AF Oral Drops usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.

Side effects of Wikoryl 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 Wikoryl AF

Vomiting
Restlessness
Anxiety
Dizziness
Pale skin
High blood pressure
Seizure
Dry nose
Dry throat
Excitement
Rash
Headache
Tremors
Palpitations
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Abdominal pain
Allergic reaction
Decreased appetite
Blurred vision
Cerebral hemorrhage

How to use Wikoryl 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. Wikoryl AF Oral Drops may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Wikoryl AF Oral Drops works

Chlorpheniramine Maleate 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Wikoryl AF Oral Drops. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Wikoryl AF Oral Drops alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

If you miss a dose of Wikoryl AF 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.

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Quick tips

Wikoryl AF Oral Drops helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Wikoryl AF Oral Drops as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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Patient concerns

My baby is having cold and I'm giving wikoryl on doctors advice He asked me to give thrice I gave her a first dose at 11.30am and second dose at 6.30pm and third dose at 12.20am is that fine doctor??

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Wikoryl can be given 6 to 8 hrly

Sneezing and cold little fever amd stomachache sometimes We have given wikoryl drops and colimex drops and otrivin nasal drops

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temp of Patient. If Patent has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

My daughter is 3 months old and she's suffering from cough (balgam). She finds difficult to breathe many a times. Local paediatrician has suggested us hexicof - p for cough and nasivion child for breathing. But these are not working properly and doctor has asked to wait for few days. Could you please suggest us any other decongestant (suspension based please) to clear her lungs which are filled with sputum?

Dr. Saurabh Gupta

Physician

Drop sinarest or wikoryl

Baby has cough over 2 weeks. Using kufril ls drops but cough still persists. Hv given wikoryl drops as well on and off.

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

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 give opinion and prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary.

I am alreay consumed tablet novamox 500 (5 days ) wikoryl ( 3 days ) .after that doctor today suggest wikoryl tablet ( 3 nos daily ) for 3 days any side affect to use this tablet.currenty no fever today i am a rhumaric fever patient at the age of 8 i also used kaypen 250 tablet daily 2 nos for 10 years if any kidney problem in future to using this kaypen tablet.

Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar

Internal Medicine

Tab Wikoryl if consumed for 3-4 days then it doesn't cause any sideffect

Sinus problem having last night I have wikoril syrup how much dose give to her

Dr. Amit Modi

Paediatrics

Hello, Sinusitis is a chronic illness and is due to inflammation of sinuses. Please visit an ENT specialist, who will help you with the diagnosis of the condition. Wikoryl is an anti allergic medication along with some amount of antpyretics, it is used in common cold and fever (URI). Dose is based on weight of the child.

FAQs

What is Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

Wikoryl AF Oral Drops is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Is it safe to use Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

Wikoryl AF Oral Drops is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Can the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.

Can the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Wikoryl AF Oral Drops as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

The use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Wikoryl AF Oral Drops.

What is the recommended storage condition for Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What is Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

Is it safe to use Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

Can the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops cause nausea and vomiting?

Can the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops cause sleepiness or dizziness?

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

What is the recommended storage condition for Wikoryl AF Oral Drops?

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