COZINE TAB

Overview

COZINE TAB is a Schedule H drug.

COZINE TAB is composed of: NIMESULIDE (100 MG), PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (60 MG), LORATADINE (5 MG)

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.

Loratadine 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. Loratadine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Usage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

LORATADINE is generally used to treat: Skin Rash, Common Cold
LORATADINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Runny Nose, Eyes Watery Eyes

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: Ask your doctor

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

Precautions

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 liver or kidney disease, and epilepsy. It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
LORATADINE over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Drowsiness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Common Side-Effects

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
LORATADINE : Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

LORATADINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure

Technical Classification

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
LORATADINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COZINE TAB		NIMESULIDE 100 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60 MG, LORATADINE 5 MG
LORACT D TAB	INR 58.32 for 10 TABLETS	NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LORATADINE 5.0 MG