ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TAB

Overview

ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TAB is composed of: PARACETAMOL (500.0 MG), PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (60.0 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (4.0 MG)

Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, thecommon cold, or the flu..

Usage

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TAB and its Constituents

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid large amount of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication.

• Avoid excess dosage.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness
CHLORPHENIRAMINE : Fever, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Face Swelling, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nervousness, Frequent Urination, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered)

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

CHLORPHENIRAMINE can interfere with: Urinary Retention, Glaucoma, Asthma, COPD, Hypotension, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ACTICOLD 500MG/60MG/4MG TAB

INR 49 for 10 TABLETS

PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANTI CC DPS	INR 39.65 for 15 ML DROP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDACT CAP	INR 38 for 10 CAPSULES	PARACETAMOL 50.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDACT CAP TR	INR 41 for 10 CAPSULE TR	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDACT DPS	INR 42 for 15 ML DROP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDACT SYP	INR 37 for 5 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 2.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDSOL DPS	INR 36.5 for 15 ML DROP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDSOL SYP	INR 39.5 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDSOL TAB	INR 30 for 10 TABLETS	CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
COZYMIN 125MG/2.5MG/1MG DPS	INR 36 for 15 ML DROP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
HATRIC 3 SUSP	INR 17.45 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
KOFCOLD TAB	INR 15.83 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
LORACT D SYP	INR 35.67 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
RANCOLD DPS	INR 10.87 for 15 ML DROP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RECOZY SYP	INR 23.8 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RECOZY TAB	INR 33.32 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RELCOLD SYP	INR 30 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RELCOLD TAB	INR 14.97 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
RHINORYL 125MG/15MG/1MG SYP	INR 36 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SCORMIN P 125MG/2.5MG/1MG SYP	INR 30.25 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 2.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SEUMOL PLUS 125MG/15MG/1MG SYP	INR 27.76 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SEUMOL PLUS 125MG/15MG/1MG TAB	INR 11.58 for 8 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
SUDAREST SYP	INR 30 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
SUDAREST TAB	INR 24.18 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SYNACOLD DPS	INR 30.47 for 15 ML DROP	PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SYNACOLD SYP	INR 35 for 50 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SYNACOLD TAB	INR 24.8 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CHLORPHENIRAMINE