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Introduction of Dolo Cold Tablet

New Dolo-Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.

New Dolo-Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: New Dolo-Cold Tablet1, New Dolo-Cold Tablet2, New Dolo-Cold Tablet3, and New Dolo-Cold Tablet4.

Uses of Dolo Cold Tablet

Benefits of Dolo Cold Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold

New Dolo-Cold 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 Dolo Cold 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 Dolo Cold

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

How to use Dolo Cold 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. New Dolo-Cold 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 New Dolo-Cold Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
New Dolo-Cold 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
New Dolo-Cold 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
New Dolo-Cold 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
New Dolo-Cold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of New Dolo-Cold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of New Dolo-Cold Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
New Dolo-Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of New Dolo-Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Dolo Cold Tablet

  • New Dolo-Cold 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 New Dolo-Cold 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.
  • New Dolo-Cold 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 New Dolo-Cold 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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Tab Dolo 650 1 SOS and do Cold Sponges
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FAQs

Dolo Cold Tablet

What is New Dolo-Cold Tablet?

New Dolo-Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms may include body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, and runny and stuffy nose.

Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking New Dolo-Cold Tablet?

New Dolo-Cold Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that 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 have chest discomfort. Also, avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) while taking this medicine.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of New Dolo-Cold Tablet?

Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of New Dolo-Cold Tablet?

Serious side effects with New Dolo-Cold 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.

Will a higher than the recommended dose of New Dolo-Cold 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 serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Are there any contraindications associated with the use of New Dolo-Cold Tablet?

It is not recommended to use New Dolo-Cold Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.

Can I breastfeed while taking New Dolo-Cold Tablet?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using New Dolo-Cold Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, 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.

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References

  1. Drugs.com. Caffeine. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Chlorpheniramine Maleate. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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