Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Phenamin can cause irregularities in the blood pressure. It may increase or decrease blood pressure. It can also cause dizziness, bradycardia ( extremely slow heart rate)and tachycardia (very high heart rate). If such abnormalities occur, it is important that you talk to your doctor immediately. 

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, the Phenamin is not safe to be used in babies who are younger than 2 years. This is because the [medicine] may cause respiratory depression in young infants. As a parent, one must avoid to self-medicate them. It is best to speak to their pediatrician regarding the use of Phenamin.

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, antipsychotics like Phenamin exert anticholinergic effects and as a result, dry mouth is one of the adverse reactions. Some of the additional anticholinergic effects are constipation, urinary retention, and blurred vision. If any of these effects present, it is important that you talk to your doctor immediately.

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Phenamin can cause constipation as it is one of the common side effects. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Phenamin is usually not prescribed with metronidazole, however, in some cases, these medicines may be prescribed together and then your doctor may change the dose and dosing schedule of one or both of the medicines.