


Maycet Cold Tablet
Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 10 Apr 2026 | 12:38 AM (IST)
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General Information



Product introduction
Maycet Cold Tablet should be taken with or without food, in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Continue taking it for the full duration prescribed for the best result. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, as some may interact with this medicine.
The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dry mouth, and allergic reactions. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor immediately if you are concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or perform activities that require mental alertness until you know how the medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may increase 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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Maycet Tablet
- Treatment of Common cold : Helps relieve symptoms of common cold such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose, sore throat, cough, and mild fever.
Benefits of Maycet Tablet
Maycet Cold Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. Maycet Cold Tablet helps 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.
Side effects of Maycet Tablet
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Constipation
How to use Maycet Tablet
How Maycet Tablet works
Quick tips
- Avoid alcohol and sedative medicines while using Maycet Cold Tablet, because they can increase drowsiness.
- Do not combine Maycet Cold Tablet with other medicines that contain paracetamol for cold or fever, as this may increase the risk of overdose.
- Some ingredients in Maycet Cold Tablet, such as decongestants, may raise blood pressure, so use caution if you have hypertension, heart disease, thyroid disease, or glaucoma.
- Drink adequate fluids and consider supportive care such as steam inhalation, saline nasal spray, or warm fluids to help relieve congestion.
- Stop using Maycet Cold Tablet and consult a doctor if you experience palpitations, severe headache, or marked restlessness.
- Dry mouth may occur with Maycet Cold Tablet. Adequate hydration and maintaining good oral hygiene may help reduce discomfort.
- If you have prostate enlargement or urinary problems, consult your doctor before using Maycet Cold Tablet because some decongestants may worsen urinary retention.
- Maycet Cold Tablet is usually meant for short-term symptom relief. If symptoms persist, medical evaluation may be needed to rule out conditions such as sinusitis, allergy, or asthma.
- Seek urgent medical care if you develop rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty while using Maycet Cold Tablet.
Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

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