Decolgen Forte Phenylpropanolamine HCL25mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate2mg Paracetamol 500mg

Indication

Decolgen Forte is a combination cold and flu remedy used to relieve symptoms of the common cold and flu including nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, headache, and fever.

Ingredients

• Phenylpropanolamine HCl 25 mg
• Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg
• Paracetamol 500 mg

Direction

Adults and children 12 years and over: Take 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed. Do not exceed 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: Not recommended without medical advice.

Side effects

• Drowsiness or sedation.
• Dizziness.
• Dry mouth.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Difficulty sleeping.
• Nausea.
• Palpitations.

Precautions

• Do not use in patients with hypertension
• heart disease
• hyperthyroidism
• or glaucoma.
• Phenylpropanolamine may raise blood pressure — avoid in patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• Avoid concurrent use with MAO inhibitors or within 14 days of stopping MAO inhibitor therapy.
• Do not exceed recommended dose — overdose of paracetamol can cause serious liver damage.
• Avoid alcohol while taking this product.
• Causes drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery.
• Not for use in children under 12 years without medical advice.
• Consult a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days.