Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CITIMED COLD 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 CITIMED COLD TAB
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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: ArthritisPARACETAMOL 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
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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 EyesPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 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, NervousnessCETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache
Serious Side-Effects
CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen PainRare Side-Effects
PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body ItchingPSEUDOEPHEDRINE : 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 FailureTechnical Classification
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 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 |