Wikoryl Tablet contains chlorpheniramine maleate, paracetamol/acetaminophen, and phenylephrine, and is used to treat allergy, hay fever, common cold, asthma, headache, fever, and nasal congestion. The document provides information on the manufacturer, dosage, usage, side effects, and safety during pregnancy of each ingredient in Wikoryl Tablet. It also describes an AI assistant called Asha Didi that can answer health queries and find nearby health providers.

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2. Drug Information
Manufactured By - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Packing - 10 tablets in 1 strip
Composition - Chlorpheniramine Maleate
(2mg)Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
(500mg)Phenylephrine (5mg)
Salt Information – Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen Phenylephrine

3. Why Wikoryl Tablet is Prescribed?
Wikoryl Tablet
Wikoryl Tablet is prepared with the combination of Chlorpheniramine
Maleate, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, hence the effect of
Wikoryl Tablet is a combination of properties of above composition.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is prescribed for
It is used to treat allergy, hay fever, and common cold, asthma, utricaria.
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is prescribed for
This medication is a non-opiate analgesic and antipyretic prescribed for
headache pain (muscle ache backache) and fever either alone or combined
with other medications. It changes the way the body senses pain and cools
the body.
Phenylephrine is prescribed for
This medication is a selective alpha agonist, used to increase blood
pressure and topically as a nasal decongestant. It is also used in the eye to
dilate the pupil or to constrict superficial blood vessels in eye allergy. It
works by reducing swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.

4. Wikoryl Tablet Uses
Wikoryl Tablet is highly used
Typical usage of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
It is used for the treatment of rhinitis , urticaria, allergy , common cold , asthma
and hay fever.
Typical usage of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Ear pain fever headache malaise migraine mild to moderate pain pain post-
vaccine reaction short-bowel syndrome.
Typical usage of Phenylephrine
Pressure agent used in hypotensive conditions. Nasal decongestant. Eye -
mydriasis and to reduce intraocular tension.

5. Wikoryl Tablet Dosage
Below are the dosage information for Wikoryl Tablet-
Dosage of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
NA
Dosage of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Adults: 0.5-1gm 3-6 times daily max 4gm. Children: 15mg/kg/dose or
60mg/kg/24hr divided every 6 hrs. Maximum 5 doses SOS.
Dosage of Phenylephrine
The prescribed dose is: IM- 2 to 5 mg. IV- 0.1 to 0.5mg by slow infusion. PO- 5 to
10mg. Nasal- Nasal congestion: As 0.25-1% solution: Instill/spray 4 hourly as
needed. Ophthalmic- Usually 0.12% solution: Instill 1-2 drops ?4 times/day for
72 hour.

6. Wikoryl Tablet Side-effects
Below are Side-effects of Wikoryl Tablet:
Side effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Psychomotor impairment, blurred vision, dry eyes, mydriasis, drowsiness,
fatigue, headache, dizziness, dry mouth , gastrointestinal disturbances.
Side effects of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Bronchospasm, blood dyscrasias, centribular necrosis, liver damage,
hypoglycemic, coma, hepatic necrosis, liver failure, skin rashes, GI adverse
effects.
Side effects of Phenylephrine
Anxiety, tachycardia, reflex bradycardia, arrhythmias, cold
extremities/gangrene, headache, nausea, vomiting, sweating, hypertension,
weakness, restlessness, fear, insomnia and confusion.

7. Wikoryl Tablet Use During
Pregnancy
Use of Wikoryl Tablet During Pregnancy:
Wikoryl Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are
limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be
acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Safety Information of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Category B:Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Pregnancy Safety Information of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Category B:Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Pregnancy Safety Information of Phenylephrine
Category C:Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and
there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may
warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

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