Sinarest Af Shahi Gulab Flavour Bottle Of 15ml Drops

Sinarest Af Oral Drop is used for temporary relief of symptoms of the common cold and allergic rhinitis. It helps relieve symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and throat irritation. Sinarest Af Oral Drop contains chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine as active ingredients.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine, and phenylephrine is a decongestant. You should give this Oral Drop as advised by your doctor for maximum benefits and avoid giving it for a prolonged duration when not required. According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age.

These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose of Sinarest Af Oral Drop may include irregular heartbeat, fits or you may sometimes pass out. If you think you have given too much of this medicine, contact your child's doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Sinarest Af Oral Drop, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your child's next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not give a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Sinarest Af Oral Drop works by the combined action of its two components, chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of histamine, a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction, and improves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and throat irritation.
• Phenylephrine acts as a vasoconstrictor, shrinking or constricting the blood vessels in the nasal passages and improving congestion..

Directions for Use

• Give Sinarest Af Oral Drop as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not give this medicine directly from the bottle.
• Read any special instruction on the package.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child is already taking medications for a psychiatric illness, which can enhance drowsiness.
• Your child is experiencing drowsiness and nervousness.
• Your child doesn't see any improvement in symptoms within a week.
• Your child has asthma or any airway obstruction.
• Your child has kidney or liver disease.
• Your child has a history of seizures.
• Your child has a history of a tumor in the adrenal gland.
• Your child has a blockage in the stomach and intestines.

Contraindications

• If your child is allergic to chlorpheniramine or phenylephrine or any of the ingredients of Sinarest Af Oral Drop.
• If your child has taken medicines for brain disorders such as rasagiline in the last 14 days.
• If your child is suffering from high blood pressure or heart disease.
• If your child has diabetes, increased pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma).
• If your child is suffering from an overactive thyroid gland and breathing problems like bronchitis.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Incoordination
• Dizziness
• Excitation
• Confusion
• Increased blood pressure

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat brain disorders or psychiatric illness should not be used with Sinarest Af as it can lead to a risk of heart-related side effects or increased blood pressure.
• Sinarest Af can reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive medications and can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure.
• Sinarest Af should not be taken along with medicines used to treat heart failure, such as digoxin, as it can increase the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack.
• Phenytoin and ergot-containing medicines should not be consumed along with Sinarest Af as it can lead to toxicity.
• Other medicines, like medicines to induce sleep or anti-anxiety medicines, and certain painkillers, should be used as they can induce sedation.
• Discuss it with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation, and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Sinarest Af Oral Drop between 20°- 25°C.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long do I need to give this Oral Drop?

Give Sinarest Af Oral Drop as per the prescribed dosage duration to your child, as this medicine can cause dizziness or sleepiness. This medicine should not be used to induce sleep to the children.