Treatment of Common cold

In Treatment of Common cold Coldacin Extra Advance 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 helps to loosen thick mucus making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This medicine 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 the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

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. Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. 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 vomiting headache restlessness and insomnia. 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.

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. Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Coldacin Extra Advance 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Coldacin Extra Advance 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.

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Treatment of Common cold

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Q. What is Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine Chlorpheniramine Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms may include body ache headache fatigue fever watery eyes sneezing cough sore throat and runny and stuffy nose.| Q. Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet contains caffeine. So it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee tea cola drinks and chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping you may experience tremors and/or have chest discomfort. Also avoid drinking alcohol (beer wine etc.) while taking this medicine.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets children and other people cannot consume them.| Q. Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Serious side effects with Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions skin rash or peeling mouth ulcers breathing problems unexplained bleeding recurrent fevers or infections vision disturbances fast or irregular heartbeat.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet be more effective?::: No taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms please consult your doctor.| Q. Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: It is not recommended to use Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension) any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.| Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: No it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Q. What is Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine Chlorpheniramine Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms may include body ache headache fatigue fever watery eyes sneezing cough sore throat and runny and stuffy nose.| Q. Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet contains caffeine. So it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee tea cola drinks and chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping you may experience tremors and/or have chest discomfort. Also avoid drinking alcohol (beer wine etc.) while taking this medicine.| Q. Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Serious side effects with Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions skin rash or peeling mouth ulcers breathing problems unexplained bleeding recurrent fevers or infections vision disturbances fast or irregular heartbeat.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet be more effective?::: No taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms please consult your doctor.| Q. Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: It is not recommended to use Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension) any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.| Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: No it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets children and other people cannot consume them.| Q. What is Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine Chlorpheniramine Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms may include body ache headache fatigue fever watery eyes sneezing cough sore throat and runny and stuffy nose.| Q. Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet contains caffeine. So it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee tea cola drinks and chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping you may experience tremors and/or have chest discomfort. Also avoid drinking alcohol (beer wine etc.) while taking this medicine.| Q. Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Serious side effects with Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions skin rash or peeling mouth ulcers breathing problems unexplained bleeding recurrent fevers or infections vision disturbances fast or irregular heartbeat.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet be more effective?::: No taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms please consult your doctor.| Q. Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: It is not recommended to use Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension) any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.| Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: No it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Coldacin Extra Advance Tablet?::: Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets children and other people cannot consume them.