Information

ACC is brand name of Paracetamol 500mg + Phenylephrine HCl 7.5mg + Chlorpheniramine maleate 4mg. It is used to treat common cold symptoms.

 

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Therapeutic Class

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (Antihistamines)

 Paracetamol(Analgesic and Antipyretic)

 Phenylephrine(Nasal Decongestant)

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Dose and Direction of Use

Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.

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Mode of Action

Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, paracetamol and phenylephrine.

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.

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Uses

• Common cold Symptoms

• Allergy with symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing

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Contraindications

Don't use this medicine if you have:

• Hypersensitivity to this medicine

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Precautions and Warning

• Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
• Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
• Don't double the dose for the missed one.
• Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
• It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
• Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.

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