Medicold Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Medicold Tablet
Medicold 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.
Medicold Tablet is a combination of sympathomimetic- alpha 1 (nasal) and second generation H1 antihistaminic medicines.
Medicold Tablet is a combination of sympathomimetic- alpha 1 (nasal) and second generation H1 antihistaminic medicines.
Uses of Medicold Tablet
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Benefits of Medicold Tablet
In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Medicold 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.
Side effects of Medicold 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 youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Medicold
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tiredness
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness
How to use Medicold 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. Medicold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Medicold Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Medicold Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Medicold 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
Medicold Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Medicold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Medicold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Medicold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Medicold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Medicold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Medicold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Medicold Tablet
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Quick tips
Medicold Tablet
- You have been prescribed Medicold Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes etc.
- Stop taking Medicold 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 Medicold 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
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