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Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

Delcon Drops is used as a nasal decongestant and anti-allergic in paediatric patients. It provides relief from symptoms of a cold, such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching of nose and throat, itchy/watery eyes, nasal congestion, and nasal passage swelling. It contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine relieves allergy/cold symptoms. Phenylephrine provides relief from congestion. Together, Delcon Drops provides relief from cold. In some cases, this medication may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

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Synonym :

CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE+PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Veritaz Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Delcon Drops

Delcon Drops is a combination medicine indicated as a nasal decongestant and anti-allergic in paediatric patients. It provides relief from symptoms of a cold, such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching of nose and throat, itchy/watery eyes, nasal congestion, and nasal passage swelling.

Delcon Drops contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine relieves allergy/cold symptoms. Phenylephrine provides relief from congestion. Together, Delcon Drops provides relief from colds and allergies.

In some cases, Delcon Drops may cause side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult the doctor.

Let the doctor know if your child is allergic to any of the components in Delcon Drops. Keep the doctor informed about your child’s health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Delcon Drops

Delcon Drops is used in the treatment of common cold. The detailed uses of Delcon Drops are as follows:
• Relief from Cold Symptoms: Delcon Drops are designed to alleviate common cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose.
• Alleviating Allergy Symptoms: Delcon Drops can be effective in treating symptoms associated with allergies, providing relief from itchy and watery eyes, as well as itching in the throat or nose.
• Sinus Pressure Reduction: Delcon Drops may help reduce sinus pressure and discomfort, improving overall breathing and comfort levels during a cold.
• Cough Suppression: Delcon Drops can be used to help suppress cough related to colds and respiratory infections, making it easier to rest without disruption from coughing.

Directions for Use

  • Delcon Drops can be given to your child with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
  • Follow the doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication. Typically, it can be given every 4-6 hours.
  • Shake the bottle well before each use.

Medicinal Benefits

Delcon Drops helps provide relief from symptoms of cold in paediatric patients. Delcon Drops contains Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine) and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Chlorpheniramine relieves allergy/cold symptoms such as watery eyes, itching, runny nose, and sneezing by blocking the action of a chemical messenger called histamine. Phenylephrine provides relief from congestion and stuffy nose by narrowing the blood vessels in the nose. Together, Delcon Drops provides relief from cold.

How Delcon Drops Works

Delcon Drops contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine relieves allergy/cold symptoms. Phenylephrine provides relief from congestion. Together, Delcon Drops provides relief from colds and allergies.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Delcon Drops

If you accidentally take more medicine than your doctor told you to, or if a child has taken some medicine by mistake, contact your doctor or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. An overdose could cause adverse events.  Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Delcon Drops if your child is allergic to any of its components. Inform the doctor if your child has heart, kidney or liver problems. Let the doctor know if your child is on any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Delcon Drops 15 ml and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Delcon Drops 15 ml together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Delcon Drops 15 ml is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Delcon Drops 15 ml leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Delcon Drops 15 ml can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Delcon Drops 15 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Furazolidone with Delcon Drops 15 ml can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Delcon Drops 15 ml is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Delcon Drops 15 ml only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
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How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Clomipramine and Delcon Drops 15 ml together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clomipramine and Delcon Drops 15 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Doxepin and Delcon Drops 15 ml together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Doxepin and Delcon Drops 15 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineIsoflurane
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How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Isoflurane may lead to increased side effects of Delcon Drops 15 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Isoflurane can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Make sure your child is hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Gargling with warm salt water may help remove mucus and soothe the throat.
  • Avoid exposing the child to irritants such as dust and smoke.
  • Include fibre-rich foods, vegetables and fruits in your child’s diet.
  • Keep the child away from people with colds. Remind the child to avoid touching the eyes, mouth or throat.
  • Teach the child to wash hands frequently.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHISTAMINE
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Alcohol

Not applicable

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

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Driving

Not applicable

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available. Please consult the doctor if your child has liver problems.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Limited data is available. Please consult the doctor if your child has kidney problems.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Delcon Drops can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.

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FAQs

Delcon Drops is indicated as a nasal decongestant and anti-allergic in paediatric patients. It provides relief from symptoms of a cold such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching of nose and throat, itchy/watery eyes, nasal congestion, and nasal passage swelling.

Delcon Drops works by providing relief from allergy/cold symptoms by blocking a chemical messenger responsible for it and narrowing the blood vessels in the nose.

To treat your child’s condition effectively, it is advised to continue using Delcon Drops for the duration prescribed by the doctor. If you have any concerns, please consult the doctor.

If you miss giving a dose to the child, administer it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and administer the next dose at the scheduled time. Avoid doubling the dose.

You are recommended to give Delcon Drops to your child as per dosage and duration prescribed by the doctor, as it may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not use Delcon Drops to make children sleep.

Before using Delcon Drops, inform your doctor if your child has heart, kidney, or liver problems. Do not use Delcon Drops if your child is allergic to its active substances. Inform your doctor if your child is on any other medicines, including supplements.

You are recommended to consult a doctor before giving Delcon Drops or any medicine to your child as their organs are very delicate and sensitive.

Delcon Drops is safe if used under the guidance of a doctor. Delcon Drops is safe in children if prescribed by a doctor.

Delcon Drops may cause nausea and vomiting. Give simple meals and avoid oily, fried, or spicy foods. Don’t let your child lie down or sleep right after eating. However, consult your doctor if symptoms persist.

The use of Delcon Drops may cause sleepiness or dizziness. These do not require any medical treatment as they will gradually reduce over time. Please consult the doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

Giving higher than the recommended doses of Delcon Drops may cause increased side effects such as weakness, extreme sleepiness, blurred vision, confusion, dry mouth, and fever. Therefore, do not change dose without consulting a doctor.

Store Delcon Drops at room temperature as advised on the label. Protect from light. Keep it out of reach of children.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Titanium Building, 3rd Floor, Hi-tech City, Hyderabad ? 500084
Other Info - DEL0110

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