Tox Tablet
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Tox 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.
Tox 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 Tox Tablet
Benefits of Tox Tablet
In Common cold
Tox 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.
Tox 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.
Tox 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 Tox 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 Tox
- 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 Tox 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. Tox Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tox Tablet works
Tox Tablet is a combination of five medicines:
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tox Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tox 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tox Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tox Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tox Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tox Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tox Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tox Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Tox Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tox 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
- Tox 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 Tox Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapour 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, pillowcase, etc.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tox Tablet
Twice A Day
60%
Once A Day
40%
What are you using Tox Tablet for?
Cough with mu*
100%
*Cough with mucus
FAQs
What is Tox Tablet used for?
Tox 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 Tox Tablet?
People should not take Tox 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 Tox Tablet cause serious side effects?
Although they are rare, serious side effects of Tox 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 Tox Tablet safe for children or elderly patients?
Tox 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 Tox Tablet and consulting a doctor?
Stop taking Tox 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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Country of origin: India
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