Wikoryl Tablet

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Wikoryl Tablet

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Drug Information
Manufactured By - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Packing - 10 tablets in 1 strip Composition -
Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg)Paracetamol/Acetamin
ophen (500mg)Phenylephrine (5mg) Salt
Information Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Paracetamol/Acetaminophen Phenylephrine
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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.
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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.
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Wikoryl Tablet Dosage
Below are the dosage information for Wikoryl
Tablet- Dosage of Chlorpheniramine
Maleate NA Dosage of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen Ad
ults 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.
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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.
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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
BAnimal 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 BAnimal
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 CAnimal 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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