AFDICOLD TAB

Overview

AFDICOLD TAB is a Schedule H drug.

AFDICOLD TAB is composed of: CHLORPHENIRAMINE ( ), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ( ), PSEUDOEPHEDRINE ( )

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..
Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.

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.

Usage

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

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

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 < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

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

Precautions for AFDICOLD TAB and its Constituents


  • 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.

  • Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
  • Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
  • Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
  • Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice. 

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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

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)
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness

Rare Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Intestinal Obstruction, Phenylketonuria, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for AFDICOLD TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AFDICOLD DPSINR 12.5 for 15 ML DROPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
AFDICOLD TABINR 6.16 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDGESIC SUSPINR 39.95 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
COLDGESIC TABINR 48.12 for 10 TABLETSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
ELTUSS SYPINR 15.68 for 100 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
HISTAKOF SYPINR 28.5 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
KOXMA SYPINR 35.15 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
MUCOBAR FORTE TABINR 108 for 6 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
MUCOBAR SYPINR 40.32 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
REKOF SYPINR 60.62 for 100 ML SYRUPCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
REKOF TABINR 24.3 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
TRIAMINIC PLUS TABINR 24.61 for 10 TABLETSCHLORPHENIRAMINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

COFORM 7.5MG/1MG/15MG SYPINR 28.5 for 100 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 3 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 1.5 MG/ML, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.2 MG/ML
ELTUSS 10MG/2.5MG/10MG SYPINR 24 for 50 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 10.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.5 MG
EROSTIMIN SYPINR 24.07 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 42.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE
EXIT DX SYPINR 56.77 for 100 ML SYRUPDEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 0.4 MG/ML
KOFRON DMR TABINR 25.37 for 10 TABLETSGUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 8.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
KOXMA FORTE SYPINR 55.25 for 100 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 100.0 ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE