Para Cold Total Tablet
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Para Cold Total Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever.
Para Cold Total 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 effects are nausea, vomiting, weakness, headache, dryness in the mouth, and allergic reactions. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straightaway 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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease 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 Para Cold Tablet
Benefits of Para Cold Tablet
In Treatment of Common cold
Para Cold Total 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. It 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.
This medicine is safe and effective. It 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 Para 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 Para Cold
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
How to use Para 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. Para Cold Total Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Para Cold Tablet works
Para Cold Total Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levocetirizine, Phenylephrine and Paracetamol, which relieves common cold symptoms. Levocetirizine reduces sneezing, itching, and runny nose by blocking allergy-causing histamines, while Phenylephrine clears nasal congestion by shrinking swollen blood vessels in the nasal passages. Paracetamol helps reduce fever and body aches, promoting overall comfort.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Para Cold Total Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Para Cold Total 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
Para Cold Total 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
Para Cold Total Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Para Cold Total Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Para Cold Total Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Para Cold Total Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Para Cold Total Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Para Cold Total Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Para Cold Total Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Para Cold Total Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of Para Cold Total Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Para Cold Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Para Cold Total 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take it 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 a cold.
- Along with taking Para Cold Total Tablet, do the following simple tips at home to get relief, like steam inhalation and gargling with warm saltwater. Take enough rest. Take warm food and fluids only. Ensure adequate fluid intake. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
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Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can the use of Para Cold Total Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Para Cold Total Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Para Cold Total Tablet?
Serious side effects with Para Cold Total Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, or fast or irregular heartbeat. These side effects are uncommon but may be serious and may need urgent medical attention.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Para Cold Total Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than recommended dose may not be more effective; rather, it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for reevaluation.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Para Cold Total Tablet?
It is not recommended to use Para Cold Total Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers, or an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if your doctor is aware of your condition and advises you to take it. The use of Para Cold Total Tablet should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. Ask your doctor before combining any medicines for safer and better results.
Can I breastfeed while taking Para Cold Total Tablet?
No, you should not breastfeed while using Para Cold Total Tablet. This medicine can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Para Cold Total Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container 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, or other people.
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