Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp belongs to the class of medications called ‘antihistamines’ used in the treatment of allergic reactions, common cold, insomnia and travel sickness. Allergy or hypersensitivity is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep. Travel sickness is an illness caused by motion during travel characterized by nausea and vomiting.

Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp contains ‘promethazine’ which acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reduces the allergic reaction like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.. It also acts on the brain directly and produces the calming and anti-nausea effect. On the other side, Paracetamol is used to treat pain and reduce fever. Paracetamol works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and fever.

Take Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Common side effects of Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp are dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, tiredness, disorientation, having nightmares, confusion, restlessness, loss of appetite, indigestion, low blood pressure (hypotension), photosensitivity (redness or rashes on sun-exposed skin) and an uncontrollable urge to move the legs (Restless Legs Syndrome). Seek medical attention immediately if these side-effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp if you are allergic to promethazine or any contents of it. Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp should not be given to children below 2 years of age due to the risk of potential respiratory depression (slow and ineffective breathing). Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine. Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp should be used with caution in pregnant or breastfeeding females. Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp should be used with utmost care in elderly persons as they are more sensitive to side effects of the medicine such as drowsiness and confusion.

Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp contains ‘promethazine’ which belongs to the class of ‘phenothiazines’. It is an antihistamine and blocks the action of histamines (chemicals causing allergic symptoms). It can effectively treat allergic symptoms such as itching, watery eyes, hives, runny nose and sneezing. It also acts on the brain directly and produces a calming and anti-nausea effect. For short-term use, it is used in the treatment of insomnia. It can treat symptoms such as feeling sick (nausea) and fall sick (vomiting) occurring due to travel or motion sickness. Paracetamol is a painkiller, which is used to treat pain associated with different medical conditions like headache, toothache, osteoarthritis, cold or flu pain.

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Disorientation
• Having nightmares

Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp may cause skin photosensitivity (rashes and redness on sun-exposed skin). So, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp may cause dizziness, so you should not drive or operate heavy machinery. Inform your doctor if you have sleep apnea (sleeping disorder) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (a lung disease) as this medicine may cause respiratory depression or excessive drowsiness.  Inform your doctor if you have difficulty breathing, asthma or bronchitis (lung problems), epilepsy (fits), serious heart problems, liver or kidney problems, a stomach blockage, hearing problems, increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma) and Reye’s Syndrome (swelling in the liver and brain in children). Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp contains Paracetamol so it should not be used for more than 3 days unless suggested by the doctor. In adult individuals, this medicine should not be used for more than 10 days and in children, not more than 5 days, unless suggested by the doctor. However, if this medicine is used in children who have a sore throat or have a high fever, headache, vomiting then it should be used after the doctor's advice.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp may interact with anticholinergic medicines, antidepressants, sedatives (diazepam and zolpidem), pain killers (aspirin), antifungals (ketoconazole), antidiabetics (metformin), anticonvulsant (carbamazepine), anti-gout (sulfinpyrazone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol may alter the effect of Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp should be used with caution in patients with respiratory diseases (asthma), liver or kidney problems, serious heart problems, sleep disorders, seizures, hearing problems, glaucoma (eye problems) and Reye’s Syndrome (swelling in the liver and brain in children).

• ZOLPIDEM
• ASPIRIN
• DIAZEPAM
• KETOCONAZOLE
• METFORMIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• SULFINPYRAZONE

Allergy:

• Stay hydrated as it is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose and sneezing.
• Avoid stress as 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.
• Stay fit and safe and try to sleep 7-9 hours each night.
• Avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
• Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Insomnia:

• Maintain a sleep schedule. Wake up at the same time every day, including on weekends. Make a comfortable sleeping environment.
• Stay active.
• Avoid naps.
• Do not eat large meals before going to bed.
• Limit alcohol intake and quit smoking.

Travel sickness:

• Avoid spicy, greasy and acidic foods before traveling. Opt for cereals, apples, bananas or bread.
• Reduce speed if required.
• Position yourself where motion is least, like in the front in a car, center in a boat or ship and over the wings in an airplane.
• Breathe fresh air if possible by opening the window.
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before travel and during the travel.

• Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp makes your skin sensitive, So, try to avoid going into sun for long time, avoid going under sun lamps, use effective sunblock and wear protective clothing while going out.
• Inform your doctor before undergoing any allergy test that you are using Swimol-P Creamy Milk Toffy Flav Syp.

Allergy: An allergy (hypersensitivity) is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens’. Symptoms include itching, watery eyes, hives, runny nose and sneezing. Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Insomnia: Insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes frequent difficulty to fall or stay asleep. It occurs due to poor sleeping habits, depression, lack of physical activity, or long-term illnesses. It can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) depending on the underlying cause.

Travel sickness: It is an illness caused by motion during travel. The illness usually goes away when the motion stops. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, dizziness and tiredness.