Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is a combination medicine that helps in relieving pain. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever in various conditions. It also blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. The dose will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sleepiness, dizziness, and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine, as alcohol can cause excessive drowsiness.

Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.

Uses of Pyrisulide Cold Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Pyrisulide Cold Tablet

In Pain relief

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet effectively gives relief from muscle, joint, back pain, headache, toothache and menstrual pain. It also reduces fever associated with any painful conditions. Pyrisulide Cold Tablet prevents the release of substances that increase pain and temperature and works quickly, usually within a few hours. This helps reduce discomfort and thus improve the quality of your life.

Side effects of Pyrisulide 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 Pyrisulide Cold

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Pyrisulide 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. Pyrisulide Cold Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Pyrisulide Cold Tablet works

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Dextropropoxyphene which relieve pain and relax the muscles. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) and Paracetamol is an antipyretic (fever reducer). They work by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Dextropropoxyphene is a opioid analgesic (pain reliever). It works by decreasing the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

What if you forget to take Pyrisulide Cold Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pyrisulide Cold 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

Pyrisulide Cold Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions.
Take it with food to prevent stomach upset.
Stick to simple meals and avoid spicy rich food in order to avoid feeling sick (nausea).
Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Do not take indigestion remedies (antacids) within two hours of taking Pyrisulide Cold Tablet.
Do not take it with any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
Inform your doctor if you are planning to have an operation (even a minor one, such as tooth extraction) since Pyrisulide Cold Tablet increases the risk of bleeding.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

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