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Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet


Introduction of Care Flu Tablet

Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.

Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet1 and Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet2.

Uses of Care Flu Tablet

Benefits of Care Flu Tablet

In Common cold

Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine 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. Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet 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.

Side effects of Care Flu 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 Care Flu

  • Sleepiness
  • Allergic reaction

How to use Care Flu 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. Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Care Flu 4mg/500mg 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
Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Care Flu Tablet

  • Care Flu 4mg/500mg 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 for cold.
  • Along with taking Care Flu 4mg/500mg Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
    1. Steam inhalation.
    2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
    3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
    4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
    5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Dr. Suman Rao
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You have been advised correct treatment. Follow this
Medicines for fever and cold and any other suggestion for taking care
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
for fever you can try paracetamol before you consult dr.Please consult dr. He will take detail history and after examination will make diagnosis and will prescribe you accordingly
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