Rancold Drop

Last Updated: December 15th, 2025

Rancold Drop is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Composition: Paracetamol (NA) + Pseudoephedrine (NA) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (NA)

₹ 10.19

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All Details About Rancold Drop

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Rancold Drop

Description:

Rancold Drop 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.

Rancold Drop 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 few common side effects such as nausea, allergic reaction, sleepiness, dizziness, restlessness, and nervousness. 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.

Earlier 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 liver or kidneys. You should avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses:

Treatment of Ordinary cold

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Rancold Drop may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Rancold

Nausea
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Headache
Dizziness
Tenseness
Restlessness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Rancold Drop

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Rancold Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rancold Drop may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Huger doses or prolonged use of Rancold Drop may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Rancold Drop is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Employ of Rancold Drop may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Rancold Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, the use of Rancold Drop is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

FAQs:

Can the use of Rancold Drop cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Affirmative, Rancold Drop may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.

Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Rancold Drop?

Earnest side effects with Rancold Drop are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat. These side effects are uncommon but may be serious and need urgent medical attention.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Rancold Drop be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having side effects. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Can I breastfeed while taking Rancold Drop?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Rancold Drop. This medicine contains chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

Can the use of Rancold Drop cause damage to liver?

Rancold Drop contains Paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Employ of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

Are there any contraindications associated with use of Rancold Drop?

It is not recommended to use Rancold Drop if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if advised by the doctor. This medicine should not be used during pregnancy. The use of Rancold Drop should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Rancold Drop?

Retain this medicine in the packet or the container 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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