Stop Cold Tablet
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Stop Cold Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes, and nasal congestion or stuffiness. This medicine also relieves pain, inflammation, and fever.
Stop Cold 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, stomach pain, nervousness, and restlessness. 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 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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any 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 Stop Cold Tablet
Benefits of Stop Cold Tablet
In Treatment of Common cold
Stop Cold Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It also blocks the activity of certain chemicals that causes pain and fever. An antacid present in Stop Cold Tablet prevents acidity that may occur due to this medicine. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. 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 Stop 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 Stop Cold
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
How to use Stop 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. Stop Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Stop Cold Tablet works
Stop Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Pseudoephedrine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Stop Cold Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Stop Cold 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
UNSAFE
Stop Cold Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Stop Cold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Stop Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Stop Cold Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
What if you forget to take Stop Cold Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Stop 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
- Stop Cold 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 cold.
- Along with taking Stop Cold Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
- Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Stop Cold Tablet used for?
Stop Cold Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of the common cold, and flu. It provides relief from a range of symptoms, including fever, headache, body aches, stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes.<br>
Will Stop Cold Tablet make me drowsy?
Yes. One of the main ingredients in Stop Cold Tablet, chlorpheniramine maleate, can cause significant drowsiness and sleepiness. Because of this, it is often best to take this medicine when you are able to rest, and you should avoid activities that require full mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery.<br>
How quickly can I expect to feel better after taking Stop Cold Tablet?
You should start to feel relief from symptoms such as fever, pain, and nasal congestion within about 30 to 60 minutes of taking Stop Cold Tablet. The full effects will be felt within a couple of hours as the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream.<br>
Can I take Stop Cold Tablet for my seasonal allergies, even if I do not have a cold?
The antihistamine (chlorpheniramine) and decongestant (pseudoephedrine) in Stop Cold Tablet make it effective for treating allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It can help relieve sneezing, a runny nose, and nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergies.<br>
What should I tell my doctor before I start taking Stop Cold Tablet?
Before starting Stop Cold Tablet, you should inform your doctor if you have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid problems, glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate. The phenylpropanolamine in this medicine can worsen these conditions, so your doctor will need to determine if it is safe for you.<br>
How long can I take Stop Cold Tablet for?
Stop Cold Tablet is intended for short-term relief of symptoms. You should not take it for more than 5 to 7 days. If your symptoms persist or get worse, you should stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor.<br>
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