Ambroxol (7.5mg)+ Desloratadine (0.5mg)+ Paracetamol (325mg)+ Phenylephrine (2.5mg)+ Zinc Gluconate (5mg)
Give Criticold Kid Syrup to your child by mouth with or without food. If your child develops an upset stomach, consider giving it with food. Always remember that the dosing schedule provided by your child’s doctor depends on the type of symptoms your child has, so make sure to follow the prescribed dose, time, and way strictly.Give Criticold Kid Syrup at a fixed time each day so that it gradually makes a place in your child’s daily routine, which will help you to remember. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine give the same dose again. However, never repeat the dose if it's already time for the next dose. Your child may start to feel better within a week of regular dosing. However, you must continue giving the medicine to your child to finish the complete prescribed course as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition.Some of the minor and temporary side effects that your child may experience while taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, and dizziness. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any ongoing medicine regime or history of any allergy, heart problem, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Criticold Kid Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Common side effects of Criticold
60 ml Syrup
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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. Criticold Kid Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Criticold Kid Syrup contains five active ingredients ambroxol, desloratadine, paracetamol, phenylephrine, and zinc gluconate. This medicine relieves cold symptoms. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent which thins the mucus, making it easier to cough out. Desloratadine is an anti-allergic medicine that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Zinc gluconate releases zinc ions in the body which prevents the multiplication of infection-causing microorganisms by modulating the body’s immune system.
Related Warnings
Criticold Kid Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Criticold Kid Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Criticold Kid Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Criticold Kid Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Accidental excess intake of Criticold Kid Syrup can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, depression, cognition defects, and inability to concentrate. If your child experiences any such symptom, call your child’s doctor right away.
Criticold Kid Syrup may interact with other medicines or substances. Do speak to your child’s doctor and inform them if your child is taking any medicines. Also, never give any medicine to your child without speaking to the doctor first.
No, you should not give Criticold Kid Syrup for such conditions. The use of Criticold Kid Syrup may cause mild drowsiness as a side effect, but do not use this to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying disease complication or sleep disorder like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
Criticold Kid Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
The common cold is one of the most common illnesses among children. It has various stages. The first stage is the onset of the symptoms. It lasts for roughly 1-3 days and is counted starting from the day your child came into contact with an infection-causing microorganism till the day the symptoms such as fatigue, runny or stuffy nose, and a sore throat started appearing. In the second stage, there is a progression of the symptoms. In the third stage, the condition touches the peak. After this is the final stage of remission and recovery. Consult your child’s doctor to understand which phase your child may be in.
Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. This is because both the medicines could have the same ingredients and taking them together would cause an overdose and could result in serious implications on your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines specifically formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before use in your child. Give the medicine to your child in the prescribed dose specifically. It is best to take your child to the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or fail to improve even after treatment.
