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Introduction of Rest Tablet

Rest Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes. It works by blocking the release of chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever.

Rest Tablet is a combination of paracetamol, sympathomimetic agonist, first generation H1 antihistaminic, and adenosine receptor antagonist medicines.

Uses of Rest Tablet

Benefits of Rest Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold

Rest Tablet 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.

Rest Tablet 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 Rest 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 Rest

  • Nausea
  • Allergic reaction
  • Sleepiness
  • High blood pressure
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Palpitations
  • Restlessness

How to use Rest 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. Rest 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 Rest Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Rest 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Rest Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Rest 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
Rest Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Rest Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rest Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Rest Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rest Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Rest Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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Quick tips

Rest Tablet

  • Rest 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 Rest 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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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Any medicine for common cold, pain in throat when swollow, 100 fever(fever is in head and the rest of body is normal)
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Visit ent specialist as it can be either viral or bacterial infectionTreatment depends on type of infection
Hello. I am suffering from Ankle Tendonitis since last ten days approx. I am having severe pain in my left foot ankle joint (backside) and not even able to walk properly. I have tried Orthodex MR & Sloan Balm for massage but of no luck. It happened due to over practicing for a dance performance in our office's annual function. Kindly something best to cure this at the earliest. Thanks in anticipation.
Dr. Vipul Aggarwal
Orthopaedics
do cold packs take rest. and get vitamin checked
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