Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, and lungs (pneumonia).

Capcold Plus Tablet side effects

Common

Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Capcold Plus 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. Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Capcold Plus Tablet works

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Capcold Plus Tablet related warnings

Alcohol

SAFE

It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

SAFE

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Capcold Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Alternate Brands

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet

₹3/Tablet

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Expert Advice

Your doctor has prescribed Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Capcold Plus 500 mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Capcold Plus with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Gliclazide

Brand(s): Diabic, Glicla

MODERATE

Glimepiride

Brand(s): Euroglip, Pridex MG, Glimpee

MODERATE

Ziprasidone

Brand(s): Zipris

MINOR

Aripiprazole

Brand(s): Arifril

MINOR

Quetiapine

Brand(s): Quitsun, Qutec

MINOR

Fluphenazine

Brand(s): Medipax

MINOR

Amisulpride

Brand(s): Stozen, Sulpigold

MINOR

Loxapine

Brand(s): Loxaris, Loxacon

MINOR

Haloperidol

Brand(s): Norma, Cizonil

MINOR

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Capcold Plus

Hello sir/ ma'am My child PATIENT from stomach infection and doctor suggested zifi-100 redimix. How it is work and any side effect of that zifi-100 redimix? What kind of taking care of my child and PATIENT 7 month old.?????

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Cefixime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.More common: Diarrhea loose or frequent stools Less common: Abdominal or stomach pain agitation black, tarry stools bleeding gums blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin blood in the urine or stools and many more rare side effects

1) Am I really suffering from diabetes. I am daily doing Ramdev baba Yoga for 1 - 1/30 Hrs 2) I am normal , May I stop Tab Glycomet 500 ? 3) ECG is abnormal but 2D eco is normal. What is a problem? 4) Why Doctor is asking me to take daily Cap. BecoZinc forever. May I stop or continue? 5) I am suffering from Neck spondilites . 6) I feel giddiness, so doctor starts this medicine and asked to take forever for long time May I continue or what ?Plz give me second opinion.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetes Specialist

Your HbA1c levels will ascertain your diabetes control. You must continue glycometSR. It's dose may even beFor giddiness you may take stemetil MD tab sos and pantop DSR before breakfast

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FAQs

Q. Is Capcold Plus safe?

Capcold Plus is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Capcold Plus an antibiotic?

Yes, Capcold Plus is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as macrolides. It can be used to treat bacterial sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, pneumonia and many other if caused by micro-organisms sensitive to Capcold Plus. It should be taken only when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Can the use of Capcold Plus cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Capcold Plus can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. How long does Capcold Plus takes to work?

Usually, Capcold Plus starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Capcold Plus?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Capcold Plus when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Capcold Plus and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.