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How to use
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Missed dose
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Q Cold LC Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Qonexa Life Care Private Limited

SALT COMPOSITION

Ambroxol (15mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Cetirizine (5mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Q Cold LC Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.

Q Cold LC Tablet is taken 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 doctor 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, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, rash, insomnia, itching, fatigue, and dryness in the mouth. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and 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 make dizziness worse.

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. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Q Cold LC Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of Q Cold LC Tablet

In Common cold

Q Cold LC Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Q Cold LC Tablet 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Q Cold LC 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 Q Cold LC

Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach discomfort
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Hives
Allergic reaction
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Itching
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness

How to use Q Cold LC 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. Q Cold LC Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Q Cold LC Tablet works

Q Cold LC Tablet is a combination of five medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Q Cold LC Tablet

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Q Cold LC 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

Information regarding the use of Q Cold LC Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Q Cold LC Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Q Cold LC Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q Cold LC Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

What if you forget to take Q Cold LC Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Q Cold LC 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.

Q Cold LC Tablet

₹7.36/Tablet

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Sarcozi Tablet

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Quick tips

Q Cold LC 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 e.g. anti-depressants.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking Q Cold LC Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
3. Apply vapour 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.

Fact Box

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Patient concerns

I am suffering from cold ,running nose and allergy from dust,smell,coffee. Please advice me for curing this dieses.

Dr. Prasad Verma

Homeopathy

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Having cough continuously from 2 days

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

Take tab rablet D before breakfast n tab montair LC at bedtime. Syp tusk q 2tsf thrice daily.

Suffering from premature ejeculation and frequent urination Dr actually I am using following medicines prescribed by a good Dr. Of lucknow China q Damiana q Acidum phosphoicum q Staphysagria q Selenium 200 Agnus castus 30 R41 Nux vomica 200 For last 3 months, but rate of improvement is very slow

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

https://www.1mg.com/otc/himalaya-confido-tablet-otc90667One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 months

What is Q Cold LC Tablet used for?

Q Cold LC Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness.

Who should not take Q Cold LC Tablet?

People should not take Q Cold LC Tablet if they are allergic to any ingredient, have severe liver/kidney problems, heart disease, glaucoma, or have taken monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) medications in the past 14 days.

Can Q Cold LC Tablet cause serious side effects?

Although they are rare, serious side effects of Q Cold LC Tablet may include difficulty breathing, severe rash, swelling of the lips or face, rapid heartbeat, confusion, or persistent vomiting. Immediate medical attention is needed if you experience these symptoms.

Is Q Cold LC Tablet safe for children or elderly patients?

Q Cold LC Tablet is meant for adults and children over 12 years, as directed by a doctor. Elderly people require extra monitoring for blood pressure and heart rate changes.

What symptoms require stopping Q Cold LC Tablet and consulting a doctor?

Stop taking Q Cold LC Tablet and consult your doctor if you experience severe skin reactions, yellowing of eyes or skin, unexplained bleeding or bruising, persistent headache, or worsening respiratory symptoms.

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