Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml belongs to a category of  ‘cough and cold medications‘ primarily used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by viruses known as ‘rhinovirus’. The virus attacks the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes and spreads quickly through droplets in the air when a person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.

Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml is composed of three medicines namely: Cetirizine (antihistamine/antiallergic), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (antiallergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as ‘prostaglandins’ responsible for pain and fever.

Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml is available as tablets and liquid form (syrup). Your doctor will recommend how often you take Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, vomiting. Everyone doesn’t need to experience the above side effects. In some cases, Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml may cause a severe allergic skin reaction probably due to paracetamol, which may disappear in some time.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml. If you have high blood pressure (hypertension),  liver or kidney disease, coronary artery disease (heart disease) avoid using Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml as it may worsen your existing condition and symptom. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml if you have taken any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication like Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline and Tranylcypromine) in the last 14 days. Intake of more than 4 gm of paracetamol can damage your liver, so it is better to avoid the use of Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml in severe liver damage. Cetirizine present in the Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml can make you sleepy so do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml. Phenylephrine present in Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml should be used with caution in patients with occlusive vascular disease (nerve/artery blockage) including Raynaud’s phenomenon (decreased blood flow to the fingers).

 

Common cold, Allergies (allergic rhinitis)

Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml is primarily used to treat the common cold and allergies symptoms such as runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, congestion, pain & fever. It is composed of three medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is a mild analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as ‘prostaglandins’ responsible for pain and fever.

Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml is available as tablets and liquid form (syrup). Take a Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. If Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml is in syrup form, measure it with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml based on your medical condition.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like other medications, Cheston Cold Suspension 60 ml also has certain side effects, but it is not mandatory for anyone to experience them. Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, vomiting. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In some cases, it is also known to cause an allergic reaction, which may disappear in some time. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.