Alexflu Cold Tablet
Alexflu Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Alexflu Cold Tablet
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Alexflu Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Alexflu Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Alexflu Cold Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. 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 doctor 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, vomiting, headache, restlessness, and insomnia. 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 make dizziness worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Common cold
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. Alexflu Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alexflu Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Alexflu Cold Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Alexflu 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Common cold
Alexflu 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. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
08Side Effects
Headache
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Dizziness
Fear
Restlessness
Anxiety
Tremors
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Weakness
Discomfort when urinating
Hallucination
Convulsion
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alexflu Cold Tablet.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alexflu Cold Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alexflu Cold 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:UNSAFE
Alexflu Cold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alexflu Cold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alexflu Cold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alexflu Cold Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Alexflu Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alexflu Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Alexflu Cold 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.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment or if you develop a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
Along with taking Alexflu Cold Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalationGargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor 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, pillowcases, etc.
Steam inhalation
Gargling with warm saltwater.
Apply vapor 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, pillowcases, etc.
