ALEX COLD TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions for ALEX COLD TAB and its Constituents
5 Symptoms of Overdosage
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Rare Side-Effects
8 Disease Interactions
9 Technical Classification
10 Available Alternatives for ALEX COLD TAB
- 10.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
- 10.2 What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
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Overview

ALEX COLD TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ALEX COLD TAB is composed of: PARACETAMOL (500.0 MG), CAFFEINE (30.0 MG), PHENYLEPHRINE (10.0 MG), CHLORPHENIRAMINE (2.0 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.

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is also available in prescription and non-prescription medications. Caffeine is used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness. Caffeine is also found in some headache and migraine medications, in certain dietary supplements used for weight loss, and in many popular energy drinks.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine 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

CAFFEINE is generally used to treat: Migraine
CAFFEINE can address symptoms like: Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Drowsiness, Head Headache

PHENYLEPHRINE 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: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

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

Precautions for ALEX COLD 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.
While taking this medication avoid drinking excess amount of caffeine containing drinks. Though caffeine may increase alertness, it can cause dizziness. Hence avoid doing anything that requires concentration and can cause disability or death in case of an accident, e.g. driving a car or operating machinery. It is not to be used as a substitute for sleep. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems (peptic ulcer), seizures, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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
CAFFEINE over-dosage can result in: Anxiety, Confusion, Frequent Urination, Irregular Heartbeat, Arms Muscle Twitching (painless), Ringing In Ears, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Abdomen Pain, Difficulty Sleeping

Common Side-Effects

CAFFEINE : Enterocolitis, Confusion, Dizziness, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Depressed Mood, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Lightheadedness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Irregular Heartbeat, Vomit, Nausea, Frequent Urination, Difficulty Breathing
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
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

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
CAFFEINE is categorized as: CNS STIMULANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:

DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for ALEX COLD TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

AGICOLD TAB	INR 19.71 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ALEX COLD TAB	INR 41.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDAREST TAB	INR 22.32 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLGIN PLUS TAB	INR 33 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COZITUS TAB	INR 23.75 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COZYTAB PLUS TAB	INR 15.12 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
CZ PLUS TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DECONGIN TAB	INR 20.12 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
HATRIC 3 COLD TAB	INR 34 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
INSTARYL COLD SYP	INR 26.92 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
MACBERY COLD TAB	INR 26.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
MAST CC TAB	INR 35 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NASORYL TAB	INR 15.31 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NEW INSTARYL COLD TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
RINZA TAB	INR 17.4 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SINO PLUS TAB	INR 31.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACTICRAT TAB	INR 19.05 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MCG
ALMOLET TAB	INR 6 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 20.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ANADECON TAB	INR 16.83 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ANTI CC TAB	INR 18.1 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 1.0 MG
APIHIST TAB	INR 22.43 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, CAFFEINE 30 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
AZIREST TAB	INR 31 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
B HOLD TAB	INR 32 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDAID 325MG TAB	INR 37.13 for 15 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDAID 500MG TAB	INR 39 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDAID TAB	INR 39 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, CAFFEINE 30 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
COLDGUARD TAB	INR 25.71 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLGIN TAB	INR 19.18 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLPEP TAB	INR 20.18 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 20.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLPEP TAB TAB	INR 20.18 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, CAFFEINE 20 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2 MG
CONTROL TAB	INR 16.22 for 25 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500 MG, CAFFEINE 20 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4 MG
CORRECTAL PLUS TAB	INR 26 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
CORYNA TAB	INR 291.5 for 500 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COZY PLUS TAB	INR 29.95 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
CR COLD TAB	INR 46.71 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DECOLD TAB	INR 14.13 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 400.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DIOMINIC DCA TAB	INR 26.56 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
FEBRIHIST TAB	INR 14.15 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
FLURID TAB	INR 19.05 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 15.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
HISTARINE TAB	INR 22 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
KOLTUS P TAB	INR 25.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
LAVETA COLD TAB	INR 38.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
MAXACOLD TAB	INR 13.32 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
NESORYL TAB	INR 17.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
NEZA TAB	INR 21.1 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 1.0 MG
NOBLOK TAB	INR 29.7 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NOCOLD TAB	INR 30 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
NUHIST 15MG/8MG CAPLET	INR 46 for 10 CAPLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, BROMHEXINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
REMCOLD TAB	INR 20.75 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
RINOFAST TAB	INR 23.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
RINOSTAT PLUS TAB	INR 23.8 for 6 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.0 MG
RUPAR COLD TAB	INR 19.05 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SINURHON TAB	INR 335.67 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SINUS 77 TAB	INR 30 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE
SNIZOF TAB	INR 17.6 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SOLIDOSE TAB	INR 26 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 4.0 MG
SUNGESIC TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
SYNARCIN TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
TEREX TAB	INR 28.57 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
TERPECT COLD TAB	INR 22 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
WINCOLD CZ TAB	INR 27 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG, CAFFEINE
XYKAA PLUS TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 16.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ZOCOLD TAB	INR 19.5 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
ZUKAMIN COLD TAB	INR 6.25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG