Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg 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 dryness in the mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, restlessness. 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. It can also cause dizziness and 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

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. Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cetirizine and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

If you miss a dose of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg 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.

You have been prescribed Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes etc.

Stop taking Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

If you drink alcohol while you are taking Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.

Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.

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In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup to feel better.

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

Sleepiness

Restlessness

Tiredness

Vomiting

Nausea

Headache

Dryness in mouth

Alcohol:UNSAFE

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving:SAFE

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:CAUTION

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcold 5 mg/120 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Cetirizine hydrochloride + Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Pfizer. 2003 view

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