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Introduction of Metcold-DS Oral Suspension

Metcold-DS Oral Suspension 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.

Metcold-DS Oral Suspension is a combination of H1 antihistaminic (first generation), analgesic & antipyretic-PCM,, mucolytic, sympathomimetic-ฮฑ1 (nasal), and menthol.

Uses of Metcold-DS Oral Suspension

Benefits of Metcold-DS Oral Suspension

In Common cold

Metcold-DS Oral Suspension is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Metcold-DS Oral Suspension 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Metcold-DS Oral Suspension

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 youโ€™re worried about them

Common side effects of Metcold-DS

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Discomfort when urinating
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Hallucination
  • Convulsion

How to use Metcold-DS Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Metcold-DS Oral Suspension 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 Metcold-DS Oral Suspension.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Metcold-DS Oral Suspension is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Metcold-DS Oral Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metcold-DS Oral Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Metcold-DS Oral Suspension is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Metcold-DS Oral Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metcold-DS Oral Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Metcold-DS Oral Suspension

  • Metcold-DS Oral Suspension helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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He had fever from last 2 days Crocin ds
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.
Conjunctivitis used moxi-ds from 4 days yet not healed
Dr. Vishal Arora
Ophthalmology
viral conjunctivitis may take upto 15 days to heal.
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References

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