Drug | Syrup
Bromhexine Hydrochloride 4 mg + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5 mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg per 5 ml
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.
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.
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.
Common side effects of Solvin Cold Syrup may include:
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.
