In Treatment of Common cold A Cold Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. A Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with A Cold Tablet | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of A Cold Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE
A Cold Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
A Cold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION
A Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised for dose adjustment. | - Liver : CAUTION
A Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
If you miss a dose of A Cold Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
What is A Cold Tablet?::: A Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: paracetamol, caffeine, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine. This combination helps relieve the symptoms of cold, such as body aches, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, and runny and stuffy nose.| Are there any foods that I have to avoid while taking A Cold Tablet?::: A Cold Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks, or chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Also, avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) while you are taking this medicine.| Can the use of A Cold Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Yes, A Cold Tablet can make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how this medicine affects you.| Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of A Cold Tablet?::: Serious side effects with A Cold Tablet 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, or a fast or irregular heartbeat.| Can I breastfeed while taking A Cold Tablet?::: No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using A Cold Tablet. This medicine contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Will a higher than the recommended dose of A Cold Tablet be more effective?::: No, taking a higher-than-recommended dose may not be more effective; rather, it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.| Are there any contraindications associated with use of A Cold Tablet?::: It is not recommended to use A Cold Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers, or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) unless advised by the doctor. The use of A Cold Tablet 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 A Cold Tablet?::: Keep 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.
A Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: caffeine, diphenhydramine, paracetamol, and phenylephrine, which relieve common cold symptoms. Diphenhydramine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of paracetamol and decreases the sleepiness caused by diphenhydramine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.