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compositionComposition:CHLORPHENIRAMINE-2MG+PHENYLEPHRINE-5MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Delcon Drops 15 ml
Delcon Drops 15 ml
Delcon Drops 15 ml

Delcon Drops is used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, or watery eyes. It also helps reduce nasal congestion and sinus pressure by shrinking swollen nasal blood vessels.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CHLORPHENIRAMINE-2MG+PHENYLEPHRINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Veritaz Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Delcon Drops

Delcon Drops is used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies and other breathing problems like sinusitis and bronchitis. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements, typically not harmful to your body. 

Delcon Drops contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. It helps narrow the small blood vessels, relieving nasal congestion or stuffiness, a runny nose, and watery eyes.

Take Delcon Drops as advised by the doctor. The most common side effects of Delcon Drops are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Delcon Drops. Please tell your doctor before starting Delcon Drops if you have a liver problem, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Do not take Delcon Drops with any MAO inhibitors (antidepressants), as it may lead to serious drug interactions.

Uses of Delcon Drops

Delcon Drops used in the treatment of the common cold and allergies. The detailed uses of Delcon Drops are as follows:

  • Relief from common cold Symptoms: Delcon Drops provides relief from common cold symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and congestion.
  • Reduction of Nasal Congestion: Delcon Drops helps alleviate nasal congestion by easing breathing difficulties associated with colds or allergies.
  • Relieving Allergic Reactions: Delcon Drops is involved in alleviating allergy symptoms, such as itchy eyes and a runny nose, by blocking histamine release.

Key Benefits

  • Reduces the symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
  • Reduces nasal congestion by causing the nose's enlarged blood vessels to contract.
  • Relieves congestion and sinus pressure
  • Relieves allergic rhinitis and the common cold.
  • Enhances general comfort and nasal breathing

Directions for Use

  • Delcon Drops can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Delcon Drops as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Delcon Drops Works

Delcon Drops contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. • Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. • Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving the nose's congestion or stuffiness. • Together, Delcon Drops effectively reduces allergic symptoms.
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Alcohol

Caution

Delcon Drops may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so the combined intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Delcon Drops contains a combination of two different drugs. Chlorpheniramine is a class B pregnancy drug, and phenylephrine is a class C. So, it should be used only as prescribed by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Delcon Drops should only be given to breastfeeding women if the benefits outweigh the harm it will cause to the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Delcon Drops is known to cause drowsiness and sleepiness. Hence, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Delcon Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Delcon Drops to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Delcon Drops is not recommended for children below the age of 4 years. For children aged above 4 years, use Delcon Drops only when prescribed by a child specialist.

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Heart

Unsafe

Delcon Drops is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to cardiovascular effects.

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Geriatrics

Unsafe

Delcon Drops is not recommended for use in elderly patients as it can lead to side effects.

What if I have taken an overdose of Delcon Drops

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Delcon Drops as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, hallucinations, irregular heartbeat or seizures (fits). If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • To prevent dryness and discomfort in your stomach, eat light, balanced meals that include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • To stay hydrated and lessen dryness in your throat and nose, drink lots of water and warm liquids.
  • Steer clear of alcohol and excessive caffeine since these can exacerbate dehydration and tiredness.
  • If you experience nausea or acid reflux after taking the medication, limit consumption of extremely hot or greasy foods.

Lifestyle changes:

  • To aid in your body's recovery from cold or allergy symptoms, get enough sleep.
  • Avoid exposure to smoking, dust, cold air, and other allergens that can exacerbate symptoms.
  • To relieve nasal congestion, use steam inhalation and keep your home humid.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Delcon Drops to start to work: The time required for Delcon Drops to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Delcon Drops last: The duration of action for Delcon Drops is unknown.

What if you forget to take Delcon Drops

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Delcon Drops if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
  • Do not take Delcon Drops if you have taken any MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.
  • Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Delcon Drops.
  • Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, glaucoma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • Also, let your doctor know about all other medications you have taken before starting Delcon Drops.
  • Do not stop taking Delcon Drops even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and may even worsen your condition.
  • Delcon Drops may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery.
  • Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness.
  • If you need to undergo surgery, please inform your doctor that you are taking Delcon Drops, as it should not be taken during surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Taking Delcon Drops with the following medication classes may cause adverse reactions.

  • Anti-depressant drugs (Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline)
    • Potential effect: May cause increased blood pressure. Should be avoided or used in an emergency only if prescribed by the physician.
  • Antibiotics (Furazolidone, Linezolid)
    • Potential effect: May cause increased blood pressure. Should be avoided or used in an emergency only if prescribed by the physician.
  • MAO Inhibitors (Selegiline)
    • Potential effect: May cause severe increased blood pressure. Should be avoided or used in an emergency only if prescribed by the physician.

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol should not be consumed along with Delcon Drops.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Delcon Drops, as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Asthma
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Diabetes
  • Glaucoma
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland,
  • Intestinal ulcer or blockage
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineLinezolid
Critical
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineMethylene blue
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml together with Linezolid can lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml together with Linezolid is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe headaches, chest pain, dizziness, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, or anxiety, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineMethylene blue
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Methylene blue can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Methylene blue is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden headaches, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, or fever, consult a doctor immediately. It is advised to use Phenylephrine only after 14 days of stopping Methylene blue. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Tranylcypromine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headaches, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Isocarboxazid can result in extremely high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Delcon Drops 15 ml together with Isocarboxazid is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you develop a sudden, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (particularly on one side of the body), difficulty speaking, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrinePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with potassium citrate can make potassium more irritating to your upper intestine and stomach.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Isoflurane makes phenylephrine more harmful. Additionally, phenylephrine reduces sleepiness, and chlorpheniramine and sevoflurane promote sleepiness.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Sevoflurane is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience severe headaches, chest pain, dizziness, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, or anxiety, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Selegiline can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Selegiline is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Furazolidone can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Furazolidone is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden headaches, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, or fever, consult a doctor immediately. It is advised to use Phenylephrine only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Propofol lowers metabolism, which raises phenylephrine levels. Additionally, it can increase or decrease sleepiness when taken together.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Propofol is not recommended, as it leads to an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
Chlorpheniramine + PhenylephrineKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Delcon Drops 15 ml:
Co-administration of Delcon Drops 15 ml with Ketamine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delcon Drops 15 ml with Ketamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and breathing. Avoid activities that require mental focus such as driving, and operating dangerous machinery. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Delcon Drops is used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies and other breathing problems like sinusitis and bronchitis.

Delcon Drops contains Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving congestion or stuffiness. Together, Delcon Drops effectively reduces allergic symptoms.

No, you should not take Delcon Drops if you need to undergo surgery, as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness when given along with anaesthesia. Please inform your doctor before surgery if you are taking Delcon Drops, as the doctor may stop it 72 hours before the surgery.

It is not recommended to take Delcon Drops along with any antidepressant medication as it may lead to unpleasant side effects or any drug interaction. Also, Delcon Drops should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of antidepressants.

The most common side effects of Delcon Drops are drowsiness, dizziness, headache, dry mouth/nose/throat, upset stomach, constipation, or trouble sleeping. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Titanium Building, 3rd Floor, Hi-tech City, Hyderabad ? 500084
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