Zelfast-D Syrup 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.
Zelfast-D Syrup 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.
Zelfast-D Syrup 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.
Zelfast-D Syrup 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 Zelfast-D Syrup
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 Zelfast-D
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Fear
Anxiety
Restlessness
Tremors
Weakness
How to use Zelfast-D Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Zelfast-D Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zelfast-D Syrup works
Zelfast-D Syrup is a combination of three medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zelfast-D Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zelfast-D Syrup 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
Zelfast-D Syrup 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
Zelfast-D Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zelfast-D Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zelfast-D Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Zelfast-D Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Zelfast-D Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zelfast-D Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zelfast-D Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Zelfast-D Syrup, 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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Zelfast-D Syrup 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
Cough with cold, was having fever 3 days earlier, please suggest syrup for cough Is Broxyl d syrup helpful.
Dr. Gopal Bansilal 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. Diagnosis can not be done without clinical examination. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.
I have cough and cold since last one week I am taking the medicine called Sinarest as suggested by doctor but still the is so much of cough I have 11 months daughter to feed she is also having cough and cold what to do. Y so many days it is taking
My child had a heavy cold and cough. What should i give from the following : 1) ZYRCOLD 2.5 MG/30 MG SYRUP 2) NOSCOTUSS SUSPENSION 3) DELCON PLUS SYRUP 4) RESPICURE D SYRUP
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 prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.Dr need a final diagnosis or provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or medicine or give opinion. In present situation 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.
My baby is 3.5 months old. Since her birth we are giving her Vit D syrup.(Uprise D, Vitomin D). Massage is continued with figaro oil, but her skin is getting rough or less soft. Could you pls suggest any oil or something that we should give her for softening her skin? Also any syrup apart from Vit D need to b given now?
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Dr need a provisional diagnosis to suggest you investigations or give opinion or advice medicine. In present situation provisional diagnosis cannot be done without taking into consideration details of history and findings of clinical examination and reports of investigations done. Final diagnosis is done after further investigations if needed. Advice given without doing clinical examination and diagnosis can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient. Please visit me or any other Paediatrician.
I am suffering with cold and dry cough yesterday nose was running and coughing at night it's aggravated taken steam ayurvedic powder SITOPLADI. with honey calpol and flexon please advice My number 9XXXXXX and 9XXXXXX
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Tab Fexopen 1 tab OD x 3 days, syrup TusQ D 1 tsf TID X 3 days
Zelfast-D Syrup 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 Zelfast-D Syrup?
Yes, Zelfast-D Syrup 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 Zelfast-D Syrup when I am relieved of my symptoms?
Zelfast-D Syrup 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 Zelfast-D Syrup cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Zelfast-D Syrup 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 Zelfast-D Syrup cause damage to liver?
Zelfast-D Syrup is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Zelfast-D Syrup 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 Zelfast-D Syrup?
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
Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Phenylephrine HCl [FDA Label]. San Diego, CA: OPMX, LLC; 2020. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:
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