Sreyas Syrup: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sreyas Benefits & Uses

Sreyas is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Common Cold
Blocked Nose
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Cough

Sreyas Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: strength 1000 mg paracetamol, 30 mg dextromethorphan and 60 mg pseudoephedrine in 30 ml
Adult	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 1000 mg paracetamol, 30 mg dextromethorphan and 60 mg pseudoephedrine in 30 ml
Geriatric	Disease: Common Cold Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 30 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: strength 1000 mg paracetamol, 30 mg dextromethorphan and 60 mg pseudoephedrine in 30 ml

Sreyas Related Warnings

Is the use of Sreyas safe for pregnant women?

Sreyas has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Sreyas without medical advice.
Is the use of Sreyas safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Sreyas. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Sreyas on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Sreyas. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Sreyas on the Liver?

Sreyas is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sreyas on the Heart?

Sreyas is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Sreyas with Other Drugs

Sreyas should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Leflunomide

Pilocarpine

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Imatinib Mesylate

Isoniazid

Lamotrigine

Selegiline

Ergotamine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Atropine

Atenolol

Amoxapine

Escitalopram

Palonosetron

Rasagiline

Selegiline

Duloxetine

Ondansetron

Moderate

Mild

Carbamazepine

Sreyas Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sreyas unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia
Heart Disease
Bronchitis
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Kidney Disease
Depression
Parkinson's Disease
Asthma
Heart Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sreyas

Is this Sreyas habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Sreyas can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Sreyas Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sreyas

There is no information on the effects of taking Sreyas with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sreyas

Taking Sreyas with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Frequently asked Questions about Sreyas

Question over 5 years ago

What is Sreyas?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Sreyas is a brand name for paracetamol. It is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Even WHO has considered this drug to be an essential medicine for basic healthcare requirements. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used 'over-the-counter' medicine. It is often prescribed as one of the first-line treatment options for pain and fever with minimum side effects.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Sreyas to treat common cold and sore throat?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Sreyas is primarily not used to treat a common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the uses of Sreyas?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Sreyas is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the symptoms of Sreyas overdose?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Sreyas overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Sreyas inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

What is the treatment for Sreyas poisoning?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

As we know Sreyas is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Sreyas ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Sreyas poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.