Solvin Cold Syrup

Composition of Solvin Cold Syrup

Solvin Cold Syrup contains Bromhexine Hydrochloride 4 mg + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg per 5 ml. It belongs to the Mucolytic + alpha-adrenergic agonist decongestant + first-generation H1 antihistamine class of medicines.

Uses of Solvin Cold Syrup

• Relief of common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion
• runny nose
• sneezing and watery eyes; helps loosen thick mucus and relieve productive cough associated with cold/URTI.

Key benefits

• Relieves nasal congestion
• Reduces sneezing and runny nose
• Loosens and clears thick mucus
• Helps relieve cough associated with cold

How Solvin Cold Syrup works

Bromhexine is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus to make coughing it out easier. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant (alpha-1 agonist) that reduces swelling in nasal passages. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.

How to take Solvin Cold Syrup

Oral syrup. Take the prescribed dose using a measuring cup/spoon; can be taken with or without food. Usually taken 2–3 times daily as advised by the doctor; avoid exceeding recommended dose. If it causes drowsiness, avoid driving/operating machinery.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. It can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Solvin Cold Syrup

Most side effects of Solvin Cold are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• stomach upset
• headache
• palpitations
• increased blood pressure
• blurred vision

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Solvin Cold Syrup

Warnings and precautions

May cause sleepiness due to antihistamine—use caution while driving. Use with caution in hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, glaucoma, enlarged prostate/urinary retention, liver disease. Not recommended for children below the age advised on label/doctor’s advice. Seek medical help if symptoms persist >3–5 days, high fever develops, breathing difficulty, or thick green/yellow sputum persists. Do not use with other cold/cough products containing similar ingredients. Schedule G: take under medical supervision.

Do not take Solvin Cold if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

MAO inhibitors (e.g., phenelzine, selegiline) and within 14 days—risk of severe hypertension; other antihistamines/sedatives/benzodiazepines/opioids—additive drowsiness; tricyclic antidepressants—may increase decongestant effects; beta-blockers/other antihypertensives—may alter BP response; alcohol—enhanced sedation; other sympathomimetics (decongestants) — increased cardiovascular side effects

How to store Solvin Cold Syrup

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep bottle tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Solvin Cold Syrup

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied. Taking it at bedtime reduces the impact of any drowsiness. Identify and avoid your triggers where you can — dust, pollen, cold air.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

IPCA LABORATORIES LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Cold & cough preparation (expectorant/mucolytic + decongestant + antihistamine)

Drug class:

Mucolytic + alpha-adrenergic agonist decongestant + first-generation H1 antihistamine