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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Zincold Junior Tablet contains four active ingredients that together help improve symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, body ache, and fever. These symptoms are usually associated with respiratory conditions such as the common cold and hay fever (allergic rhinitis)

Zincold Junior Tablet is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (1st generation), analgesic & antipyretic-PCM, sympathomimetic-α1 (nasal), and zinc gluconate.

Uses of Zincold Junior Tablet in children

Benefits of Zincold Junior Tablet for your child

In Common cold

Zincold Junior Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Zincold Junior Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Zincold Junior Tablet in children

Zincold Junior Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Zincold Junior

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache

How can I give Zincold Junior Tablet to my child?

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. Zincold Junior Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zincold Junior Tablet works

Zincold Junior Tablet contains four active ingredients. These include paracetamol, chlorpheniramine maleate, phenylephrine, and zinc gluconate. Together these ingredients help relieve the symptoms of a cold. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an anti-allergic medicine that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Zinc gluconate releases zinc ions in the body which prevents the multiplication of infection-causing microorganisms by modulating the body’s immune system.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Zincold Junior Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zincold Junior Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Zincold Junior Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zincold Junior Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Zincold Junior Tablet to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give a double dose to catch up with the missed dose.

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Quick tips

  • Zincold Junior Tablet may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.
  • Never combine Zincold Junior Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
  • Stop Zincold Junior Tablet and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
  • Practice self-care tips:
    1. Clean and disinfect surfaces after sneezing and coughing to avoid allergy
    2. Give your child plenty of fluids as it helps to thin and loosen the mucus accumulated in the lungs
    3. Restrain your child from having caffeinated products and foods that are spicy and fried. All these can trigger coughing
    4. Make your child gargle with warm saltwater
    5. Ensure your child takes enough rest.

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FAQs

My child has taken an excessive amount of Zincold Junior Tablet by mistake. What should I do?

Accidental excess intake of Zincold Junior Tablet can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, depression, cognition defects, and inability to concentrate. If your child experiences any such symptom, call your child’s doctor right away.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Zincold Junior Tablet?

Zincold Junior Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Zincold Junior Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

In what conditions should I avoid giving Zincold Junior Tablet to my child?

If your child is suffering from any cardiovascular disease (hypertension, heart disease), Diabetes mellitus, GI obstruction, increased intraocular pressure, urinary obstruction, or thyroid dysfunction, avoid giving Zincold Junior Tablet. Always inform your doctor about your child’s medical history before giving Zincold Junior Tablet.

My child is having sleepless nights due to his underlying illness. Can I give Zincold Junior Tablet to make my child sleep?

No, you should not give Zincold Junior Tablet for such conditions. The use of Zincold Junior Tablet may cause mild drowsiness as a side effect, but do not use this to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying disease complication or sleep disorder like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.

Which is the best place to store the Zincold Junior Tablet at home?

Zincold Junior Tablet should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

My child has a cough and fever. Can I give him two different cough and fever medicines together?

Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. This is because both the medicines could have the same ingredients and taking them together would cause an overdose and could result in serious implications on your child. Always consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I give my cough medicine to my child?

Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines specifically formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before use in your child. Give the medicine to your child in the prescribed dose specifically. It is best to take your child to the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or fail to improve even after treatment.

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