Afdicold Tablet
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Introduction of Afdicold Tablet
Afdicold Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and throat irritation. It also provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Afdicold Tablet is a combination of first generation H1 antihistaminics, cough suppressants, and sympthatomimmetic-alpha 1 medicines.
Afdicold Tablet is a combination of first generation H1 antihistaminics, cough suppressants, and sympthatomimmetic-alpha 1 medicines.
Uses of Afdicold Tablet
Benefits of Afdicold Tablet
In Dry cough
A dry cough is a cough where no phlegm or mucus is produced. It may cause a tickling sensation or itching in the throat and may be due to cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. Afdicold Tablet suppresses severe dry cough and gives you relief from an itchy throat. Apart from this, it also reduces symptoms of allergy like watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Along with taking Afdicold Tablet, gargling with warm salt water and having ginger or honey can help you manage dry cough.
Side effects of Afdicold Tablet
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
Common side effects of Afdicold
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Sleepiness
- Nervousness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Dizziness
- Headache
How to use Afdicold Tablet
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. Afdicold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Afdicold Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Afdicold 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
Afdicold 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
Afdicold Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Afdicold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afdicold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Afdicold Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
Afdicold Tablet
- Afdicold Tablet helps in the treatment of dry cough.
- It is usually taken only for a short time until the symptoms clear up.
- Measure the syrup with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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Name: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Address: No. 41, 3rd Cross, 5th Block, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru – 560 010, Karnataka , India
Country of origin: India
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