Maxtra P Syrup is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms such as runny nose cough sneezing watery eyes sore throat body ache and fever These symptoms are usually associated with common cold hay fever allergic rhinitis and other respiratory tract conditions This medication may be taken with or without food preferably one hour before you travel Take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor But before taking it inform doctor if you are suffering from depression and taking its medicines Dizziness may occur as its side effect so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus You should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause excessive sleepiness