A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever.
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, headache, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, and allergic reaction. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Common cold symptoms
04How To Use
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 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg 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.
07Benefits
In Common cold symptoms
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. This medicine reduces fever and ease general body aches that sometimes accompany a cold. As a result, you can do your daily activities more easily. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better. Also include loads of vitamin C rich food in your diet like citrus fruits to build a strong immunity.
08Side 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
Headache
Restlessness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nervousness
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Stomach irritation
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapour rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
Steam inhalation.
Gargling with warm saltwater.
Apply vapour rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
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