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Phenylephrine Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Decongestants, Vasopressors

Phenylephrine Tablet relieves nasal and sinus congestion from colds or allergies by narrowing nasal blood vessels. Learn dosage, side effects, and precautions.

Cofsils Lozenge: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Throat antiseptic/local anaesthetic lozenge

Cofsils Lozenge relieves sore throat, cough, and irritation from common cold or minor throat infections. Learn uses, dosage, side effects, and precautions.

Benylin Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Other Cough & Cold Preparations (antitussive/cough suppressant)

Benylin Syrup is a sugar-free, alcohol-free cough syrup with Dextromethorphan that relieves dry cough, nasal congestion, throat irritation, and sneezing.

Pseudoephedrine Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Decongestant

Pseudoephedrine Tablet relieves nasal and sinus congestion from colds, flu, or allergies by narrowing blood vessels. Learn dosage, side effects, and

Vicks VapoRub Ointment: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Topical rubefacient

Vicks VapoRub Ointment eases cough and minor muscle or joint pain with camphor, eucalyptus, and menthol. Learn uses, dosage, side effects, and warnings.

Bromhexine Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Mucolytic agent

Bromhexine Syrup thins thick mucus to ease breathing in bronchitis and chest congestion. Learn dosage, benefits, side effects, and precautions.

Actifed Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Decongestant and antihistamine combination

Actifed Syrup combines pseudoephedrine and triprolidine to relieve cold and allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Learn dosage,

Mucosolvan Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Mucolytic (expectorant)

Mucosolvan Syrup contains ambroxol hydrochloride, a mucolytic that thins mucus for easier clearance. Learn uses, dosage by age, side effects, and precautions.

Strepsils Lozenge: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) / Antibacterial lozenge (depending on product)

Strepsils Lozenge relieves sore throat pain and fights bacteria causing infections. Learn about its uses, dosage, side effects, and safety precautions.

Motilium Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Dopamine Antagonist

Motilium Tablet (Domperidone) relieves nausea, vomiting, bloating and indigestion. Learn dosage, uses, side effects, warnings and storage tips here.

Grilinctus Syrup: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Antihistamine, Cough suppressant, Decongestant

Grilinctus Syrup relieves dry, allergic cough and cold symptoms. Learn its uses, dosage, side effects, warnings, and precautions before use.

Singulair Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Leukotriene receptor antagonist (leukotriene modifier)

Singulair Tablet (montelukast) prevents and treats asthma, exercise-induced airway narrowing, and allergic rhinitis symptoms by blocking leukotrienes. Learn