Sleacold Oral Drops is used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies and other breathing problems like sinusitis and bronchitis. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. Whereas, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Sleacold Oral Drops contains two medicines namely: Chlorpheniramine maleate (anti-histamine/anti-allergic) and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the release of histamine in the body, which is known to cause allergic symptoms. On the other hand, Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Together, Sleacold Oral Drops effectively reduces allergic symptoms.

Sleacold Oral Drops can be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The duration of Sleacold Oral Drops will depend upon your condition. The most common side effects of Sleacold Oral Drops are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping. Most of these side effects of Sleacold Oral Drops do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components of Sleacold Oral Drops. Please tell your doctor before starting Sleacold Oral Drops if you have a liver problem, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Sleacold Oral Drops may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take Sleacold Oral Drops with any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) as it may lead to serious drug interaction.

Sleacold Oral Drops is a combination drug containing Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine/antiallergic) and phenylephrine (decongestant), primarily used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, congestion, watery eyes, and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine that blocks histamine in the body, which is known to cause common cold symptoms. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing the stuffy nose. Together, both of them effectively reduce allergic and cold symptoms.

• Drowsiness

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Dry Mouth/Nose/Throat

• Upset of stomach

• Constipation

• Trouble sleeping

Do not take Sleacold Oral Drops if you are allergic to histamines, or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Sleacold Oral Drops. Inform your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting Sleacold Oral Drops. Sleacold Oral Drops may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive or operate machinery unless you are alert. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. If you are due to undergo any surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Sleacold Oral Drops as it should not be taken during surgery. Do not take Sleacold Oral Drops if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Sleacold Oral Drops may have an interaction with other anti-allergic medications (e.g. cetirizine, fluticasone, diphenhydramine), blood thinners (e.g. aspirin), cough suppressant medications (e.g. dextromethorphan), anti-hypertensive medications (e.g. atorvastatin), anti-asthma medications (e.g. albuterol), antacids (e.g. pantoprazole), and anti-depressants (e.g. isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, tranylcypromine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption along with Sleacold Oral Drops.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland, difficulty in urination, intestinal ulcer or blockage.

• CETIRIZINE
• FLUTICASONE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• ASPIRIN
• DEXTROMETHORPHAN
• ATORVASTATIN
• ALBUTEROL
• PANTOPRAZOLE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• RASAGILINE
• LINEZOLID
• TRANYLCYPROMINE

• Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.

• The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.

• To stay fit and safe, try to sleep at least 8 hours each night.

• It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc and certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.

• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

• It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. It might help reduce the severity of your symptoms.

• Sleacold Oral Drops may interfere with certain lab tests like brain scan for Parkinson's disease, and urine drug screening tests. So before undergoing these tests please let the doctor know that you are taking Sleacold Oral Drops.

Common cold: Common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than six years of age are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also have 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like dust, pollutants, etc. Symptoms of a common cold might include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever, feeling unwell (malaise). 

Allergy: It is an immune response to foreign elements known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. Whereas, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.