Medicine Details
Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition: Chlorpheniramine Maleate (5mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Phenylephrine (50mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Treatment of Common cold Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever. Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with the liver or kidneys. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may increase the chance of some side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.
How to Use: Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol and phenylephrine which relieves common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Safety Advice: If you miss a dose of Glencoff 5 mg/325 mg/50 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
If Missed: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging: Strip
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Common cold
Side Effects: Vomiting | Allergic reaction | Sleepiness | Headache | Dizziness
Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: CAUTION