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Introduction of Free 5 Plus Tablet

Free 5 Plus Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose and watery eyes.

Free 5 Plus Tablet is a combination of five medicines: Free 5 Plus Tablet1, Free 5 Plus Tablet2, Free 5 Plus Tablet3, Free 5 Plus Tablet4, and Free 5 Plus Tablet5.

Uses of Free 5 Plus Tablet

Benefits of Free 5 Plus Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold

Free 5 Plus 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.

Side effects of Free 5 Plus 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 Free 5 Plus

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Restlessness
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Headache

How to use Free 5 Plus 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. Free 5 Plus Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Free 5 Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Free 5 Plus Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Free 5 Plus Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Free 5 Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Free 5 Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Free 5 Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Free 5 Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Free 5 Plus 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

Free 5 Plus Tablet

  • Free 5 Plus 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 Free 5 Plus 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.
  • Free 5 Plus 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 Free 5 Plus 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, pillowcases, etc.

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FAQs

Free 5 Plus Tablet

What is Free 5 Plus Tablet?

Free 5 Plus Tablet is a combination of five medicines: Caffeine, Cetirizine, Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms include body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.

Can I breastfeed while taking Free 5 Plus Tablet?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Free 5 Plus Tablet. This medicine contains cetirizine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

Can the use of Free 5 Plus Tablet cause damage to liver?

Free 5 Plus Tablet contains Paracetamol and Nimesulide. These medicines are known to cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

Are there any foods which I should avoid while taking Free 5 Plus Tablet?

Free 5 Plus Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that also contain caffeine. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping, you may experience tremors and/or may have chest discomfort. Also, avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine, etc) while taking this medicine.

Can the use of Free 5 Plus Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, Free 5 Plus Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Free 5 Plus Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Free 5 Plus Tablet?

Serious side effects with Free 5 Plus Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat. These side effects are uncommon but may be serious and may need urgent medical attention.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Free 5 Plus Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

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  2. Drugs.com. Cetrizine. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. European Medicine Agency. Nimesulide; 2004. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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