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Introduction of Soft Cold Tablet

Soft Cold Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

Soft Cold Tablet is a combination of paracetamol, sympthatomimmetic- alpha 1 (Nasal), and first generation H1 antihistaminic medicines.

Uses of Soft Cold Tablet

Benefits of Soft Cold Tablet

In Treatment of Common cold

Soft Cold Tablet is a combination medicine 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.

Soft Cold Tablet 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 Soft 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 Soft Cold

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

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

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Quick tips

Soft Cold Tablet

  • Soft Cold Tablet 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.

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Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Pain in the legs at the bottom. I fall 3 months back. Report showing everything ok but pain sometimes. When walk or stand for a little long.
Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha
Orthopaedics
Use soft foam chappals, Cold fomentation, Tab Sumoflam 1 BD after meals.
I have pain in my shoulder and neck portion , sound like pop and crack is coming from shoulder .i fell it after doing gim , sound like cut and cut is cominb from my shoulder , xray is okey
Dr. Vipul Aggarwal
Orthopaedics
U need to be seen clinicallyApply cold packs as of noeTab ultracet thrice a daySoft tissue injuries are not seen on xrays
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FAQs

Soft Cold Tablet

What is Soft Cold Tablet?

Soft Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose, watery eyes, fever and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Is it safe to use Soft Cold Tablet?

Yes, Soft Cold Tablet is safe in most patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Can I stop taking Soft Cold Tablet when I am relieved of my symptoms?

Soft Cold Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your symptoms are relieved. However, continue taking this medicine if your doctor has advised you to do so.

Can the use of Soft Cold Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Soft Cold Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Can the use of Soft Cold Tablet cause damage to liver?

Soft Cold Tablet is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Soft Cold Tablet can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol, while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

What is the recommended storage condition for the Soft Cold Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack 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.

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References

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

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