Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Available Alternatives for ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB
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Overview
ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB is composed of: PARACETAMOL (500.0 MG), CETIRIZINE (5.0 MG), PHENYLEPHRINE (5.0 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.
Cetirizine is an anti histamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, Itching, watery eyes and runny nose. It is used to treat cold.
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.
Usage
PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: ArthritisPARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever
CETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing
PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion
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
How Do I Take It?
ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB is generally taken After Food.Precautions for ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG 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
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease.
It may cause drowsiness, so don’t Drive while taking this medication.
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
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 EyesCETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability
Common Side-Effects
CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head HeadachePHENYLEPHRINE : 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)
Serious Side-Effects
CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen PainRare Side-Effects
PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingCETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or Irritability
Disease Interactions
PHENYLEPHRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, GlaucomaTechnical Classification
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSCETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:
- DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
- VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
Available Alternatives for ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB | INR 28 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
ENCET D PLUS TAB | INR 37.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
KOLCARE TAB | INR 23.06 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
M COLD PLUS CZ 5MG/5MG/500MG TAB | INR 43.27 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
MUCOBAR COLD 5MG/5MG/500MG TAB | INR 26.78 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
NOZEE TAB | INR 40 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB | INR 32 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ALKEM COLD 2.5MG/125MG/2.5MG SUSP | INR 35 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
ALKEM PLUS SUSP | INR 32 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL |
ALKEM PLUS SYP | INR 28.47 for 100 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
ALKEM RELIEF TAB | INR 30 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
ANACOLD SYP | INR 22.26 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
AVOCOLD SYP | INR 33.37 for 60 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL |
AVOCOLD TAB | INR 24.31 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
CAPTOL CZ DPS | INR 26 for 15 ML DROP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
CETCONIL TAB | INR 26 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
CETIRIZINE 5MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 10MG + PARACETAMOL 325MG TAB | INR 5.34 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
CHESTON COLD DS SYP | INR 66 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE |
CHESTON COLD SYP | INR 40 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2 MG |
CHESTON COLD SYPUP | INR 49.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG |
CHESTON COLD TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG |
CHILDRYL ZP SYP | INR 45.05 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE |
CODYLEX CC SYP | INR 62 for 120 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
CODYLEX CC TAB | INR 31.77 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
COLD P PLUS SUSP | INR 26.23 for 50 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
COLD P PLUS TAB | INR 23.71 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE |
COLDCIZ PLUS 5MG/30MG/100MG/375MG/5MG TAB | INR 47.13 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 375.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 30.0 MG, CAFFEINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
COLDREST SYP | INR 28.77 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
COLDRID 2.5MG/500MG/10MG TAB | INR 22 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
COZYMIN 5MG/500MG/30MG TAB | INR 26.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
COZYMIN VAPOCAP CAP | INR 37.13 for 10 CAPSULES | CETIRIZINE 25.0 MG, PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
CPP TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
CREL TAB | INR 18.1 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
CTZ PLUS SYP | INR 20 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
FLUCOCIDE SYP | INR 38 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
GENCOLD TAB | INR 39.9 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
KOKONO 500MG/15MG/5MG TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE 500.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
KOLDCET P TAB | INR 24 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
KOLQ PLUS SUSP | INR 42.5 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
KOLQ SYP | INR 41.5 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
KOLQ TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
KUFTIVE JUNIOR SYP | INR 60 for 100 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
LARY CZ TAB | INR 28.68 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
LEOM PLUS TAB | INR 29.9 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE |
MAST CC 125MG/12.5MG/2.5MG SYP | INR 35 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 12.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
MAXTRA COLD TAB | INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
MEGACOLD KID SYP | INR 34 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, ZINC GLUCONATE 1.5 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML |
MUCOBAR COLD TAB | INR 54 for 20 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
NICIP COLD & FLU TAB | INR 51.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
NIMUPAN COLD FLU TAB | INR 43 for 10 TABLETS | CAFFEINE , CETIRIZINE , NIMESULIDE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
NIMUTAL COLD TAB | INR 55 for 10 TABLETS | CAFFEINE , CETIRIZINE , NIMESULIDE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
NOSIER TAB | INR 38 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
NUTROL SYP | INR 28.67 for 60 ML SYRUP | CAFFEINE , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL |
OKACET COLD TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ONCET CF TAB | INR 38 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
PAMAGIN C SYP | INR 36.28 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
QUICK ACTION TAB | INR 15.91 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
REKOF CC TAB | INR 31.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
RHINO TAB | INR 38.65 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
SETRIDE COLD TAB | INR 12.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
SINOCOLD PLUS TAB | INR for | PARACETAMOL 500 MG, NIMESULIDE 100 MG, CAFFEINE 25 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG |
SKYRYL PLUS TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
SNEECURE TAB | INR 9.62 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 20.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
SNEEZINE TAB | INR 36.2 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE |
SNEEZY COLD & FLU TAB | INR 45 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
TALICOLD TAB | INR 21.25 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
TISCOLD SYP | INR 36.18 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
TISCOLD TAB | INR 28.57 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
TOCO TAB | INR 19.67 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
TOX (BENNET) TAB | INR 28.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
TUSCOLD TAB | INR 32 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ZEECOLD CZ TAB | INR 20 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ZINCOLD PLUS SYP | INR 46 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
ZIRLON PLUS SYP | INR 42.6 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML |
ZYNCET COLD TAB | INR 56.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |