Akcold Tablet

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg)+ Paracetamol (10mg)

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Akcold Tablet 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.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 31 Aug 2026 | 01:10 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg)+ Paracetamol (10mg)

Marketer

Kadwin Drugs

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Product introduction

Akcold Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effect is an allergic reaction. This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Akcold Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of Akcold Tablet

Common cold
Akcold 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.

This medicine is safe and effective. Akcold 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 Akcold 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 Akcold

Sleepiness
Allergic reaction

How to use Akcold 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. Akcold Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Akcold Tablet works

Akcold Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Paracetamol which relieve common cold symptoms.

Quick tips

Akcold 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 Akcold 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Akcold Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Akcold Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Akcold Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Akcold Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Akcold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Akcold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Akcold Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

UNSAFE

Akcold Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
However, the use of Akcold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Akcold Tablet used for?

Akcold Tablet is used to relieve common cold symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It combines Paracetamol and Chlorpheniramine Maleate to help you feel more comfortable while your body recovers from the infection.

How does Akcold Tablet work?

Akcold Tablet contains Paracetamol, which helps reduce fever and body pain, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate, which helps control allergy-like symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. Together, they provide relief from several cold-related symptoms at the same time.

Can Akcold Tablet be taken on an empty stomach?

Yes, Akcold Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, if you experience mild stomach upset, taking it after meals may help improve comfort without affecting its effectiveness.

Does Akcold Tablet help with both fever and a runny nose?

Yes. The Paracetamol in Akcold Tablet helps reduce fever, headache, and body aches, while Chlorpheniramine Maleate helps relieve sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. This makes it useful when several cold symptoms occur together.

Can Akcold Tablet help with sneezing and watery eyes caused by allergies?

Yes. The Chlorpheniramine Maleate in Akcold Tablet helps reduce allergy-related symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, nasal irritation, and a runny nose. However, it should be used only for the condition and duration advised by your doctor.

Does Akcold Tablet help relieve a blocked or stuffy nose?

Akcold Tablet may help reduce nasal irritation and excessive nasal discharge associated with the common cold. However, it is not specifically designed to act as a nasal decongestant and may provide limited relief from severe nasal blockage.

Can Akcold Tablet make me feel sleepy?

Yes. Chlorpheniramine Maleate may cause sleepiness, reduced alertness, or drowsiness in some individuals. If you feel sleepy after taking it, avoid activities that require full concentration until you know how the medicine affects you.

Can I use Akcold Tablet during the day if I have work or study commitments?

Some individuals may feel drowsy after taking Akcold Tablet. If you need to attend work, classes, or other activities requiring concentration, observe how your body responds before engaging in tasks that require mental alertness.

Can I take other cold medicines along with Akcold Tablet?

Many cold and flu medicines may contain Paracetamol or similar antihistamines. Taking them together could increase the risk of unwanted effects or accidental overdose. Inform your doctor about any medicines you are already taking before adding another cold remedy.

Can I take Akcold Tablet together with another Paracetamol-containing medicine?

No. Since Akcold Tablet already contains Paracetamol, taking additional Paracetamol-containing medicines at the same time may increase the risk of overdose. Always check medicine labels carefully and discuss any concerns with your doctor.

How long can I continue taking Akcold Tablet?

Akcold Tablet is generally used for short-term relief of cold symptoms. If symptoms continue, worsen, or keep returning despite treatment, your doctor may need to evaluate whether another condition is contributing to your symptoms.

Why do I still have cold symptoms after taking Akcold Tablet?

Akcold Tablet helps relieve symptoms but does not directly eliminate the virus causing the common cold. Some individuals may notice improvement within a few days, while others may take longer depending on the severity of their illness.

Can I use Akcold Tablet for seasonal weather-related colds and allergies?

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References

DailyMed. Chlorpheniramine Maleate. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Address: 11/15, 1st Floor, Geeta Colony, Jhandi Road, Sonepat 131001 (Hr.)

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Akcold Tablet

Benefits of Akcold Tablet

Side effects of Akcold Tablet

How to use Akcold Tablet

How Akcold Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Akcold Tablet used for?

How does Akcold Tablet work?

Can Akcold Tablet be taken on an empty stomach?

Does Akcold Tablet help with both fever and a runny nose?

Can Akcold Tablet help with sneezing and watery eyes caused by allergies?

Does Akcold Tablet help relieve a blocked or stuffy nose?

Can Akcold Tablet make me feel sleepy?

Can I use Akcold Tablet during the day if I have work or study commitments?

Can I take other cold medicines along with Akcold Tablet?

Can I take Akcold Tablet together with another Paracetamol-containing medicine?

How long can I continue taking Akcold Tablet?

Why do I still have cold symptoms after taking Akcold Tablet?

Can I use Akcold Tablet for seasonal weather-related colds and allergies?

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