Alcold BM (60 ml) Syrup

Alcold BM (60 ml) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Esquire Drug House. 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 Bromhexine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine. This drug comes in the form of Syrup. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 60 ml and is priced at Rs 24 (arround $0.336 US Dollar)
Generic (Salt) Combination :(Bromhexine+ Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Paracetamol+Phenylephrine)
Pharma Company :Esquire Drug House
Brand Label :Alcold BM (60 ml)
Preparation Type :Syrup
Single Dose :5 ml
Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) :
  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg
  • Phenylephrine-2.5 mg
  • Bromhexine-4 mg
  • Paracetamol-125 mg
Pack Size/Qty/Vol :60 ml
Price Unit :Rs 2 INR (arround $0.028 US Dollar)
Price Pack :Rs 24 INR (arround $0.336 US Dollar)

Drug details for Alcold BM (60 ml)

Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?

The main active ingredients or salts in Alcold BM (60 ml) are :

  • Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg
  • Phenylephrine-2.5 mg
  • Bromhexine-4 mg
  • Paracetamol-125 mg

Bromhexine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Potent mucolytic and mucokinetic agent, capable of bringing out bronchial secretion especially mucous plugs. Chronic obstructive lung disease and bronchiectisis.

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

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..

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..

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..

Alcold BM (60 ml) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :

There are 0 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alcold BM (60 ml), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Chlorpheniramine Maleate-2 mg Phenylephrine-2.5 mg Bromhexine-4 mg Paracetamol-125 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.

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