CITIMED COLD TAB

Overview

CITIMED COLD TAB is a Schedule H drug.

CITIMED COLD TAB is composed of: PARACETAMOL (125.0 MG), PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (15.0 MG), CETIRIZINE (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.

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.

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.

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

CETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing

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

How Do I Take It?

CITIMED COLD TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for CITIMED 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.
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.
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.

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)
CETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability

Common Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness
CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen Pain

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
CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or Irritability

Disease Interactions

CETIRIZINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for CITIMED COLD TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CETIN PLUS SUSP	INR 13.75 for 60 ML SUSPENSION	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
CETIZ COLD 125MG/15MG/2MG TAB	INR 28 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
CITIMED COLD SYP	INR 13.4 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
CITIMED COLD TAB	INR 5.62 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
COLD GO 125MG/15MG/2MG SYP	INR 36.63 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
COLD GO 125MG/15MG/2MG TAB	INR 8.47 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
COLDAR PLUS 125MG/15MG/2MG SYP	INR 36.06 for 50 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
KAYCOLD PLUS 125MG/15MG/2MG TAB	INR 7.18 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
SCORKOLD 125MG/15MG/2MG TAB	INR 9.37 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ACOLATE M TAB	INR 79 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CERTEN D 500MG/5MG/50MG TAB	INR 26.15 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 50.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CETIN PLUS TAB	INR 6.66 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 10.0 MG
COLDAR PLUS 5MG/500MG/30MG TAB	INR 33 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
COLDMINE SYP	INR 38 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
COLDWAR SYP	INR 20.98 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
DIECOLD TAB	INR 11.08 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
KOLD TIME 10MG/500MG/30MG TAB	INR 25 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 10.0 MG
LYNACOLD 125MG/5MG/30MG SYP	INR 26.02 for 60 SYRUPS	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
NAM COLD Z SYP	INR 37.2 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 15.0 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
NT COLD TAB	INR 6.1 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
PARCET PP 5MG/500MG/60MG TAB	INR 19 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
RADONE TAB	INR 21 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
RELIF TAB	INR 22 for 10 TABLETS	CETIRIZINE 10.0 MG, PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SINORIN PLUS SYP	INR 33.33 for 60 ML SYRUP	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
SINORIN PLUS TAB	INR 25.62 for 10 TABLETS	PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL
ZENRID PLUS 5MG/500MG/60MG TAB	INR 50 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZINCOCET P 5MG/500MG/7.5MG SYP	INR 24.03 for 60 ML SYRUP	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZINCOCET P 5MG/500MG/7.5MG TAB	INR 23.72 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG