Rcold Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat dry cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. It also relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, throat irritation, and sneezing.

Rcold Syrup is a combination of cough suppressant, H1 antihistaminics (second generation), sympathomimetics agonist, and menthol.

Uses of Rcold Syrup

Dry cough

Benefits of Rcold Syrup

In Dry cough

A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Rcold Syrup suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Rcold Syrup, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.

Side effects of Rcold 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 Rcold

Nausea
Upset stomach
Sleepiness
High blood pressure
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Palpitations

How to use Rcold 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. Rcold Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Rcold Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rcold 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Rcold Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Rcold Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rcold Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rcold Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Rcold Syrup is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Rcold Syrup

Rcold Syrup is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have a cough for more than 7 days.
Inform your doctor if you have had a cough for a long time or if you have asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, or if your cough is accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache.

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What is a dry and productive cough syrup for baby

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

In dry cough cough suppressants are used. In productive cough mucolytics are used.

i have dry cough & cold so which syrup i take levosalbutamol / terbutaline I am a MR in fdc i have salbutol-ls syrup

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

U can take montair LC and cough suppressant if it's dry cough

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Rcold Syrup

Introduction of Rcold Syrup

Uses of Rcold Syrup

Benefits of Rcold Syrup

In Dry cough

Side effects of Rcold Syrup

Common side effects of Rcold

How to use Rcold Syrup

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Rcold Syrup

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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