CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET

CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET belongs to the class of medication called 'cough and cold medications' primarily used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion or watery eyes. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat. It is mostly caused by viruses known as 'rhinovirus'. The virus enters the body through the nose, mouth or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when the person who is sick sneezes, coughs or talks.

CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET is a combination medicine that contains Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic), Pseudoephedrine (decongestant), and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine/antiallergic). Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the small blood vessels of nasal passages and airways, relieving congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine 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 and nasal congestion.

Take CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you take CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, sleepiness, allergic reaction, dizziness, headache, restlessness, nervousness and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). Most of these side effects of CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET as it may cause liver damage and can be lethal.  If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET. Do not use CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET in breastfeeding mothers without doctor’s advice as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET is not recommended for children below 4 years.

CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET belongs to the class of medication called 'cough and cold medications' primarily used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion or watery eyes. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the small blood vessels of nasal passages and airways, relieving congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Chlorpheniramine 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 and nasal congestion.

• Nausea
• Allergic reaction
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Restlessness
• Nervousness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping).

If you are allergic to CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET. Do not use CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET in breastfeeding mothers without a doctor’s advice as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET is not recommended for children below 4 years. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET as it may cause liver damage and can be lethal.  If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, enlarged prostate gland, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions: CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET may interact with antidepressants (duloxetine, escitalopram), sleeping agents (ramelteon), pain killers (ibuprofen), fits medicine (phenytoin, carbamazepine) and blood pressure-lowering pills (atenolol, propranolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid intake of CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET with chocolate and caffeine-containing foods such as cocoa beans and tea leaves as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Avoid consumption of alcohol with CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, enlarged prostate gland, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET.

• DULOXETINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• RAMELTEON
• IBUPROFEN
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• ATENOLOL
• PROPRANOLOL

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yoghurt to improve overall health.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid alcohol consumption with CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

• Do not give CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET to children below 4 years of age.
• Do not take CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET for longer than 7 days in a row (for adults) and 5 days (for the children above 4 years).
• If you have allergic skin reactions like skin redness, rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling, immediately contact a doctor.
• Patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) should use the medicine with caution, consult your doctor if you face any problems while using CORIMINIC PLUS TABLET.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the virus, mainly known as ‘rhinoviruses’, affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected by having 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like pollutants, dust, etc. The common cold symptoms include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, unwell, and stuffy or runny nose. In some cases, the discharge from the nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which is not an indication of bacterial infection.

Allergies: These occur when foreign allergy-causing agents (allergens) attack and invade our body, thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamines' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, and itchy/watery nose, throat and eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever etc.