Wikoryl 10 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
Wikoryl 10 Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.
Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.
Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with the liver or kidneys. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may increase the chance of some side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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.
Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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 Wikoryl Tablet
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
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Fear
Anxiety
Restlessness
Tremors
Weakness
How to use Wikoryl Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Wikoryl 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Wikoryl Tablet works
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is a combination of three medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Wikoryl 10 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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
Wikoryl 10 Tablet 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
Wikoryl 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Wikoryl 10 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Wikoryl 10 Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Wikoryl 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Wikoryl 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Wikoryl Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Wikoryl 10 Tablet, 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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Wikoryl 10 Tablet helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
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 this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, 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??
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?
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
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 baby is 10 days old she is suffering from cough and cold, I have given althrocin and wikoryl drop Plead suggest for the same are those medicines safe
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without taking in to consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination of patient. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
Best medicine for throat infection leading to cold. I have seasonal sinusitis and occasional smoker. I have been using wikoryl and cetrizine tablets But no changes
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Can be due to sinusitis visit ent specialist near you for prper examination and further treatment
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.
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose, watery eyes, fever and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Is it safe to use Wikoryl 10 Tablet?
Yes, Wikoryl 10 Tablet is safe in most patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.
Can I stop taking Wikoryl 10 Tablet when I am relieved of my symptoms?
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your symptoms are relieved. However, continue taking this medicine if your doctor has advised you to do so.
Can the use of Wikoryl 10 Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Wikoryl 10 Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
Can the use of Wikoryl 10 Tablet cause damage to liver?
Wikoryl 10 Tablet is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Wikoryl 10 Tablet can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol, while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
What is the recommended storage condition for the Wikoryl 10 Tablet?
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.
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References
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