Allercet Cold Tablet 10'S

INTRODUCTION ABOUT ALLERCET COLD TABLET

ALLERCET COLD TABLET is a fixed-dose combination of levocetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines called cold medicine. It is used in the management of symptoms of the common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, fever, and headache.

The common cold is a viral infection that affects the nose and throat symptoms include a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, and headache. Fever is generally increased body temperature in response to an infection.

ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe high blood pressure, heart disease, severe liver disease, kidney disease and hyperthyroidism (increased thyroid levels). ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma and severe urinary bladder problems. Concomitant use of ALLERCET COLD TABLET along with medicines used to manage mental illness, depression and heart medicines are not recommended.

ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescence. ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in elder patients. Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common side effects of ALLERCET COLD TABLET are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and dizziness.

USES OF ALLERCET COLD TABLET

• Manages allergic symptoms such as a common cold

HOW ALLERCET COLD TABLET WORKS

ALLERCET COLD TABLET works by relieving the symptoms of the common cold and fever. Levocetirizine an antihistamine in ALLERCET COLD TABLET blocks the receptor (histamine) responsible for causing runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing thus reducing the allergic responses of the common cold.

Phenylephrine a vasoconstrictor blocks the fluid from draining into the nasal passages, thereby reducing nasal congestion. Paracetamol serves as both anti-pyretic and analgesic. The anti-pyretic activity of paracetamol reduces body temperature and relieves fever. The analgesic activity of paracetamol helps in reducing the body pain caused by the common cold.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ALLERCET COLD TABLET as advised by your physician. Do not miss any dose of ALLERCET COLD TABLET.  Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. ALLERCET COLD TABLET can be taken with or without food. Do not crush or chew the medicine. In case if you have missed any dose take it as soon as you remember it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. If you have any doubts regarding the doses, consult your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALLERCET COLD TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Cough And Cold

Drink an adequate amount of water to manage dehydration. Keep your head elevated with extra pillows when sleeping. Gargle with warm salt water. Avoid irritants, like smoke and dust. Consume hot ginger tea to relieve cough.

Diarrhea

Drinking plenty of water and other electrolyte-balanced fluids (like diluted fruit juices, broths, sports drinks, and caffeine-free sodas). Make sure to hydrate throughout the day. Do not consume any medicine on your own without consulting your doctor. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Dizziness Or Drowsiness

Sit or lie down when you feel dizzy and rest until the dizziness goes away. This can manage the possibility of losing your balance, avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, they may trigger dizziness or make it worse. Drink enough water, and follow a proper sleeping habits. Follow a healthful diet that consists of vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins to help manage dizziness.

Headache

Take some rest, in a quiet place and avoid using mobile phones and other electronic devices for a while. Drink enough amount of Water, dehydration may lead you to develop a headache. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Insomnia

Try to maintain the same schedule for sleeping and waking, even on weekends. Follow a bedtime routine. Limit afternoon caffeine. Dim the lights and keep away the electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Get some sunlight and physical activity every day.  Avoid sleeping during the day. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Nausea And Vomiting

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods. Avoid fried, sugary and spicy foods.  Eat smaller portions and frequent meals, drink gradually larger amounts of clear liquids, avoid solid food until the vomiting episode has passed, and take rest. If the symptom does not improve, contact your doctor.

Sore Throat

Hot water gargling will help relieve sore throat and manage bacterial infections. Drinking tea will give you relief. Adding food substances like peppermint oil, liquorice root, marshmallow root, fenugreek, and apple cyder vinegar to your daily diet will help you manage sore throat. Avoid contact with sick people. Wash your hands frequently to avoid further infections.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Use with Caution

ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

BREASTFEEDING

Contraindicated

ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Use with Caution

Do not drive or handle heavy machines if you experience side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or if you have blurred vision while taking ALLERCET COLD TABLET.

ALCOHOL

Contraindicated

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with ALLERCET COLD TABLET.

KIDNEY

Consult your doctor

ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney diseases and patients undergoing haemodialysis. ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.

LIVER

Consult your doctor

ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases. ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not take ALLERCET COLD TABLET if you are allergic to levocetirizine, Paracetamol, or Phenylephrine.

HEART DISEASE

Contraindicated

ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with high blood pressure or heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

USE IN PEDIATRICS

Use with Caution

ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescence. Consult your doctor before taking it.

USE IN GERIATRICS

Use with Caution

ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in elder patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking ALLERCET COLD TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines used to manage high blood pressure Ex. propanolol, atenolol, methyldopa, reserpine
• medicines used to manage depression Ex. isocarboxazid, phenelzine, selegiline
• medicines used to manage blood clots Ex. warfarin
• medicines used to manage vomiting Ex. metoclopramide
• medicines used to manage urinary bladder problems and breathing difficulty Ex. flavoxate, glycopyrrolate, homatropine hydrobromide, hyoscyamine, ipratropium
• medicines used to lower cholesterol levels Ex. Cholestyramine
• medicine used to manage gout Ex. probenecid
• medicine used to manage HIV infections Ex. Zidovudine
• medicine used to manage nerve pains Ex, veratrum alkaloids
• medicines used to manage fever and body pain Ex. paracetamol

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more of ALLERCET COLD TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep ALLERCET COLD TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT ALLERCET COLD TABLET

Q: What is [GBNKEYWOR] used for?

A: ALLERCET COLD TABLET is a fixed-dose combination of levocetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines called cold medicine. It is used in the management of symptoms of the common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, fever, and headache.

The common cold is a viral infection that affects the nose and throat symptoms include a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, and headache. Fever is generally increased body temperature in response to an infection.

Q: What does ALLERCET COLD TABLET do?

A: ALLERCET COLD TABLET works by relieving the symptoms of the common cold and fever. levocetirizine an antihistamine in ALLERCET COLD TABLET blocks the receptor (histamine) responsible for causing runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing thus reducing the allergic responses of the common cold.

Phenylephrine a vasoconstrictor blocks the fluid from draining into the nasal passages, thereby reducing nasal congestion. Paracetamol serves as both anti-pyretic and analgesic. The anti-pyretic activity of paracetamol reduces body temperature and relieves fever. The analgesic activity of paracetamol helps in reducing the body pain caused by the common cold.

Q: What are the common side effects of ALLERCET COLD TABLET?

A: The most common side effects of ALLERCET COLD TABLET are nausea, vomiting, skin rash, drowsiness, and dizziness. Sit or lie down when you feel dizzy and rest until the dizziness goes away. This can manage the possibility of losing your balance, avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, they may trigger dizziness or make it worse.  

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods. Avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.  Try to rest and relax. Get enough sleep. Avoid driving or operating any tools or machines while you are feeling drowsy. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Q: Will ALLERCET COLD TABLET cause sleepiness?

A: Yes, the most common side effect of ALLERCET COLD TABLET is drowsiness. Caution should be exercised while driving or operating heavy machines. Do not drive or handle heavy machines if you experience side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or if you have blurred vision while taking ALLERCET COLD TABLET. Do not drive or handle heavy machines if you experience side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, or if you have blurred vision while taking ALLERCET COLD TABLET. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.

Q: Can I consume alcohol along with ALLERCET COLD TABLET?

A: No, it is not advisable to drink alcohol while on management with ALLERCET COLD TABLET. Consuming alcohol along with ALLERCET COLD TABLET may aggravate the symptoms of ALLERCET COLD TABLET and cause severe liver damage, dizziness, and drowsiness. Consult your doctor before using it.

Q: Can I take paracetamol along with [GBNKKEYWORD] to reduce a fever?

A: No, do not consume paracetamol along with ALLERCET COLD TABLET, because ALLERCET COLD TABLET has already paracetamol present in it. So consuming additional paracetamol will cause paracetamol overdosage causing severe liver damage. If you have taken additional paracetamol along with ALLERCET COLD TABLET consult your doctor immediately.

Q: Can I take painkillers along with [GBNKKEYWORD] to reduce body pain?

A: No, do not consume painkillers along with ALLERCET COLD TABLET, because ALLERCET COLD TABLET has already paracetamol present in it which helps in reducing body pain. So consuming additional painkillers will cause painkillers overdosage causing severe liver damage. If you have taken additional painkillers along with ALLERCET COLD TABLET consult your doctor immediately.

Q: Can I take ALLERCET COLD TABLET for a runny nose?

A: Yes, ALLERCET COLD TABLET is intended to manage blocked noses, runny noses, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, fever, and headache. levocetirizine an antihistamine in ALLERCET COLD TABLET blocks the receptor (histamine) responsible for causing runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing thus reducing the allergic responses of the common cold. Phenylephrine a vasoconstrictor blocks the fluid from draining into the nasal passages, thereby reducing nasal congestion.

Q: Can I give ALLERCET COLD TABLET to my child?

A: Yes, ALLERCET COLD TABLET can be given to children. ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescence. Consult your doctor before using it.

Q: Can we use ALLERCET COLD TABLET during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

A: ALLERCET COLD TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it.

Q: Is ALLERCET COLD TABLET an antibiotic?

A: No, ALLERCET COLD TABLET is not an antibiotic. ALLERCET COLD TABLET is a fixed-dose combination of levocetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines called cold medicine.

It is used in the management of symptoms of the common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, fever, and headache. It does not manage bacterial infections.

Q: Will ALLERCET COLD TABLET manage covid 19?

A: No, ALLERCET COLD TABLET will not manage covid 19. It is a combination of medicines used to manage fever and cold symptoms such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, stuffiness, and headache. It is not intended to manage viral infections.

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AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. Dhivakaran R - BDS

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Rajnikant - MBBS, MD (Physiology)

Last updated on 07 Mar 2023 | 11:32 AM(IST)