Zincold Syrup belongs to a class of medications called ‘Cough, and cold preparations’ used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes and blocked nose. The common cold is a nose and throat respiratory illness caused by ‘rhinoviruses’. Allergies are immune system reactions to foreign bodies or allergens such as certain foods, chemicals, pet dander or pollen.

Zincold Syrup contains Cetirizine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Zinc. Cetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever). It works by inhibiting prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that contracts and narrows the blood vessels of nasal passages and airways, reducing swelling and stuffy nose. Zinc is a nutritional supplement that helps to fight infection and provides quick relief from the symptoms.

Zincold Syrup is available in the form of tablets and syrup. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Zincold Syrup are nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), drowsiness, headache, tiredness, stomach upset, restlessness, dry mouth, flushing (reddening of the skin) and anorexia (loss of appetite). These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, consult your doctor immediately if these side effects persist or worsen.

Do not take Zincold Syrup if you are allergic to any of its contents. Before taking Zincold Syrup, inform your doctor if you have hypertension (high blood pressure), heart diseases, urination problems, epilepsy (fits), thyroid disorders, kidney diseases and liver failure. Do not take Zincold Syrup if you use sleeping pills or medicines to treat depression. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Zincold Syrup may cause drowsiness, so do not take alcohol as it causes excessive drowsiness. Also, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are drowsy. Zincold Syrup should be used cautiously in children and elderly people as they may require dose adjustments.

Zincold Syrup contains Cetirizine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Zinc. Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion or stiffness. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the nasal passage and reduces a stuffy nose. Zinc is a nutritional supplement that helps to fight infection and provides quick relief from the symptoms. Together, Zincold Syrup can effectively treat common cold and allergy symptoms.

• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Vomiting (being sick)
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Stomach upset
• Restlessness
• Dry mouth
• Flushing (skin reddening)
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)

Do not take Zincold Syrup if you have taken medicines to treat depression in the past 14 days. Before taking Zincold Syrup, inform your doctor if you are taking sleeping pills. Zincold Syrup syrup contains sucrose, so use this medicine with caution in patients with intolerance to sugars. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any difficulty urinating as Zincold Syrup may cause urination problems. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, it is advised to consult a doctor before using Zincold Syrup. Zincold Syrup is given to pregnant women after a risk/benefit assessment. Zincold Syrup may decrease breast milk production, and it should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zincold Syrup may interact with medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting (domperidone and metoclopramide), antidepressants or monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (isocarboxazid. linezolid, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, and tranylcypromine), anticoagulant (warfarin), a medicine used to treat high cholesterol (cholestyramine), and sedatives (alprazolam, lorazepam, and zolpidem).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid taking this medication with foods high in calcium or phosphorus, such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, nuts, lentils, beer, peanut butter and soft drinks.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Zincold Syrup should be used with caution in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure), heart diseases, urination problems, epilepsy (fits), thyroid disorders, kidney diseases and liver failure.

• DOMPERIDONE
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• LINEZOLID
• METHYLENE BLUE
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• PHENELZINE
• PROCARBAZINE
• RASAGILINE
• SAFINAMIDE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• WARFARIN
• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• LORAZEPAM
• ZOLPIDEM

• 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.
• Try to sleep at least 8 hours a day.
• It is advised to 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.

If you are undergoing an allergy test, the doctor might advise you to stop Zincold Syrup 3 days before the test as this medicine may interfere with the test results.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by a virus, primarily rhinoviruses, which affects the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children under six are at the greatest risk of catching a cold, but healthy adults can also catch 2-3 colds yearly. Most people recover from cold symptoms within a week or ten days. Symptoms may last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens such as pollutants, dust, etc. Common cold symptoms include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, unwellness, and a stuffy or runny nose. Sometimes, nasal discharge may thicken and turn yellow or green, but this does not indicate bacterial infection.

Allergies: These occur when foreign elements that cause allergies (allergens) attack and invade our bodies, causing histamines to be released. Swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose, throat, and eyes are caused by the chemical messenger 'histamines.' Chemicals, air pollution, pet dander, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies such as hay fever, and other factors commonly cause allergies.