Agicold (100 ml) Syrup

Agicold (100 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Menthol,Phenylephrine,Sodium Citrate. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 100 ml and is priced at Rs 35 (arround $0.49 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Paracetamol+ Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Menthol+Phenylephrine+Sodium Citrate)
Pharma Company :Agio Pharmaceuticals Limited
Brand Label :Agicold (100 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Paracetamol-125 mg
  • Menthol-1 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-1 mg
  • Sodium Citrate-60 mg
  • Phenylephrine-5 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :100 ml
Price Unit :Rs 1.75 INR (arround $0.0245 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 35 INR (arround $0.49 US Dollar)

Drug details for Agicold (100 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Agicold (100 ml) are :

  • Paracetamol-125 mg
  • Menthol-1 mg
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-1 mg
  • Sodium Citrate-60 mg
  • Phenylephrine-5 mg

Paracetamol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Analgesic and antipyretic.

For more details on Paracetamol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Paracetamol..

Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Allergic conditions. Adjunct in the emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock.

For more details on Chlorpheniramine Maleate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Chlorpheniramine Maleate..

Menthol
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Menthol, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Menthol..

Phenylephrine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Phenylephrine is used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. It is also used to relieve sinus congestion and pressure. Phenylephrine will relieve symptoms but will not treat the cause of the symptoms or speed recovery. Phenylephrine is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It works by reducing swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages.

Pressure agent used in hypotensive conditions. Nasal decongestant. Eye - mydriasis and to reduce intraocular tension.

For more details on Phenylephrine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Phenylephrine..

Sodium Citrate
Indication (Prescribed for or used as):

For more details on Sodium Citrate, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Sodium Citrate..

Agicold (100 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 6 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Agicold (100 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Paracetamol-125 mg Menthol-1 mg Chlorpheniramine Maleate-1 mg Sodium Citrate-60 mg Phenylephrine-5 mg).
Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.

BrandPrice (Rs.)BrandPrice (Rs.)
Agicold (60 ml) 28Colarest (60 ml) 28.15
Coldgard (60 ml) 27Enosent Plus (60 ml) 39
Instaryl Cold (60 ml) 28Reminic Plus (60 ml) 21

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