Rucold Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 08 Feb 2026 | 07:13 PM (IST)

Rucold Tablet is a medication that helps alleviate the common cold symptoms. It relieves a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and nasal congestion or stuffiness. Furthermore, it inhibits the release of certain chemicals that cause inflammation, pain, and fever associated with colds.

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General Information

Contains

Aceclofenac (100mg)+ Paracetamol (325mg)+ Cetirizine (5mg)+ Phenylephrine (10mg)+ Caffeine (25mg)

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Janjaes Pharmaceutical Private Limited

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Product introduction

Take Rucold Tablet in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. It may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly as long as it is required to get maximum benefits. Keep taking the medicine even if your symptoms disappear until you complete the dose. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you it is alright to stop.

Use of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, and restlessness in some people. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects bother you. Before you take this medicine, let your doctor know about any other medicines you take. You should also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before taking this medicine.

Uses of Rucold Tablet

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Rucold Tablet

Treatment of Common cold
Rucold 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.

Rucold 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 Rucold 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 Rucold

Heartburn
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Restlessness

How to use Rucold 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. Rucold Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Rucold Tablet works

Rucold Tablet combines five medicines: Aceclofenac, Paracetamol, Cetirizine, Phenylephrine, and Caffeine, which help treat common cold symptoms. Aceclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Cetirizine is an antihistamine medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels, relieving congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Caffeine is a stimulant that decreases sleepiness caused by Cetirizine.

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Quick tips

Rucold Tablet is used to relieve the common cold symptoms.
It can make you restless, so don't take it too close to bedtime.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough and cold) without first asking your doctor.
Stick to simple meals and avoid fatty or spicy foods to prevent nausea after taking this medicine.
To feel better during the common cold, drink plenty of fluids, especially warm water, soup, etc.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Rucold Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Rucold Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

UNSAFE

Rucold Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided.

Liver

UNSAFE

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

Frequently asked questions

What is Rucold Tablet used for?

Rucold Tablet is used to provide relief from cold and flu symptoms, including body pain, fever, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, and headache. It combines pain relief with allergy and decongestant effects in one medicine.

Can Rucold Tablet help during seasonal allergies with body aches?

Rucold Tablet is particularly effective when you have allergic rhinitis combined with body pain or headache, as it addresses both allergic symptoms and pain simultaneously in one medicine.

Will Rucold Tablet make me drowsy or increase alertness?

While cetirizine in Rucold Tablet can cause mild drowsiness in some people, the caffeine in this medicine helps counteract drowsiness and keeps you more alert, making it suitable for daytime use with caution.

How quickly does Rucold Tablet start working after taking it?

You may start experiencing relief from pain and congestion within 1 hour after taking Rucold Tablet, with peak effects occurring within 1 to 2 hours for most symptoms.

Can I use Rucold Tablet for a severe sinus headache with a blocked nose?

Rucold Tablet is excellent for sinus‑related pain and congestion, as it unblocks nasal passages and reduces sinus pain and inflammation.

Should I avoid Rucold Tablet if I have high blood pressure?

You should consult your doctor first because phenylephrine and caffeine present in Rucold Tablet can raise blood pressure and may also affect cardiovascular function, requiring medical guidance for hypertensive patients.

Will Rucold Tablet help with fever caused by viral infections?

Yes. The paracetamol component in Rucold Tablet effectively reduces fever, while other medicines in Rucold Tablet manage associated symptoms like body ache, congestion, and sneezing common in viral infections.

Can I drink coffee or tea while taking Rucold Tablet?

Limit caffeine intake from other sources, as Rucold Tablet already contains caffeine, and excessive caffeine can cause jitteriness, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, or sleep disturbances.

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References

Picon PD, Costa MB, da Veiga Picon R, et al. Symptomatic treatment of the common cold with a fixed-dose combination of paracetamol, chlorphenamine and phenylephrine: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Infect Dis. 2013 Nov 22;13:556. [Accessed 08 Feb. 2026]. Available from:

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Name: Janjaes Pharmaceutical Private Limited
Address: Vachaspati Nagar, Gaighat, Patna, Patna, Bihar, 800007

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Rucold Tablet

Benefits of Rucold Tablet

Side effects of Rucold Tablet

How to use Rucold Tablet

How Rucold Tablet works

All substitutes for Rucold Tablet

Pasmol Cold Tablet

Grimpa Cold Tablet

Korizyl-Plus Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Rucold Tablet used for?

Can Rucold Tablet help during seasonal allergies with body aches?

Will Rucold Tablet make me drowsy or increase alertness?

How quickly does Rucold Tablet start working after taking it?

Can I use Rucold Tablet for a severe sinus headache with a blocked nose?

Should I avoid Rucold Tablet if I have high blood pressure?

Will Rucold Tablet help with fever caused by viral infections?

Can I drink coffee or tea while taking Rucold Tablet?

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