Posset Syrup: View Uses, Side Effects, Price and Substitutes | 1mg (2024)

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Moxy Laboratories Pvt Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (NA) + Paracetamol (NA) + Phenylephrine (NA)

Storage

Store below 30°C

Product introduction

Posset Syrup is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

Posset Syrup can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with the liver or kidneys. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may increase the chance of some side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Posset Syrup

  • Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Posset Syrup

In Treatment of Common cold

Posset Syrup is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

Posset Syrup usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Posset Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Posset

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Dizziness
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Discomfort when urinating
  • Hallucination
  • Convulsion

How to use Posset Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Posset Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Posset Syrup works

Posset Syrup is a combination of three medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Posset Syrup.

Posset Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Posset Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Posset Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Posset Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Posset Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Posset Syrup may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Posset Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Posset Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Posset Syrup?

If you miss a dose of Posset Syrup, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Posset Syrup helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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FAQs

Q. What is Posset Syrup?

Posset Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose, watery eyes, fever and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Q. Is it safe to use Posset Syrup?

Yes, Posset Syrup is safe in most patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Posset Syrup when I am relieved of my symptoms?

Posset Syrup is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your symptoms are relieved. However, continue taking this medicine if your doctor has advised you to do so.

Q. Can the use of Posset Syrup cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Posset Syrup can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Q. Can the use of Posset Syrup cause damage to liver?

Posset Syrup is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Posset Syrup can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol, while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

Q. What is the recommended storage condition for the Posset Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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FAQs

What are the benefits of posset? ›

Posset 4 mg/500 mg/5 mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

What is Sucet syrup used for? ›

Sucet Syrup is given to children to treat various symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching associated with allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold.

What are the benefits of drinking milk everyday for face? ›

The proteins found naturally occurring in milk help boost the elasticity of our skin so we get fewer wrinkles, and they develop slower. Milk also contains retinol (an antioxidant) and vitamin D which can help protect our skin from damaging sun rays.

Is it normal to posset after every feed? ›

Your baby's tummy is the size of a walnut for the first few months and until this matures and can hold a larger quantity of milk, it is perfectly normal for your baby to posset after every feed. It is also common to see your baby bring up milk at other times as well, such as: Each time you change his/her position.

What does Syrup do to your body? ›

Maple syrup gives you carbohydrates in the form of sugars without fiber. As a result, maple syrup can cause swings in blood sugar and insulin levels. Insulin is a hormone that moves sugar in our blood to cells that convert it to energy. People with diabetes may have bad side effects from the sugar in maple syrup.

What happens if you stop taking sucralfate? ›

There are no withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping treatment with sucralfate, but you should talk with your doctor before doing so to avoid any adverse reactions.

How long can I take sucralfate? ›

It may take 2 to 8 weeks before you receive the full benefit of taking sucralfate. Sucralfate should not be taken for longer than 8 weeks at a time. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What are the benefits of drinking cold milk everyday? ›

Its coolness soothes the throat, refreshes the mind, and thaws frozen heads. Its subtle sweetness, heightened by chill, creates a delightful contrast. Cold milk is rich in calcium, protein, and vitamins, supporting bone health and muscle growth.

How many calories are in a posset? ›

Calories in lemon Posset
Calories180.1
Sodium19.4 mg
Potassium67.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate4.6 g
Dietary Fiber0.1 g
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What are the benefits of scalding milk? ›

The whey in milk can actually prevent yeast from doing its job — causing bread to rise. But scalding milk weakens whey, allowing yeast to work. In fact, scalded milk actually speeds up the rate at which yeast causes bread to rise because yeast starts working more quickly in warm liquids than cool ones.

What are the benefits of drinking clabber milk? ›

The benefits of clabber are in the presence of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. There is lactic acid in this product, which activates intestinal peristalsis and the work of the pancreas. This drink produces antibiotics in the body that reduce the growth of harmful microbes that can cause gastrointestinal problems.

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