Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules



 
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Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules - Basic Information

 

Indication of Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules:

Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules are used for the temporary relief of cold and flu symptoms. The Day capsules are useful in the treatment of headache, body aches and pains, blocked nose, fever and dry cough. The Night preparation treats headache, body aches and pains, fever and dry cough, whilst also relieving a runny nose and helping the patient to sleep

Action of Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules:

Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules contain four different active ingredients, Paracetamol, Pseudoephedrine, Dextromethorphan and Chlorpheniramine.Paracetamol is a well known analgesic agent. It acts on the chemicals that regulate body temperature and nerve sensitivity to pain, thereby reducing pain and fever.Pseudoephedrine stimulates certain receptors in blood vessels to cause them to constrict. This reduces blood flow to the nose and sinuses, decreasing swelling and nasal discharge. This is known as a decongestant action.Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressing agent. It makes the throat less sensitive to cough stimulants by acting on the brain.Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine agent that is useful against allergic reactions. It is used in the Parke-Davis Night caps for its sedative properties.

Dose Advice of Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules:

Day-1-2 capsules every 4-6 hours-do not exceed six capsules in 24 hoursNight-1-2 capsules at bedtime-do not exceed two capsules in 24 hoursDo not exceed eight capsules in 24 hours.

Schedule of Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules:

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Common side effects of Parke-Davis Day & Night Cold & Flu Capsules:

Reports of adverse reactions to Paracetamol are rare. The following have been reported but not proven to be related to use of Paracetamol: -nausea-stomach upset-allergic reactionPseudoephedrine stimulates the sympathetic nervous system (which is responsible for the


GN: Chlorpheniramine maleate

Con: Influenza (Flu)