Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP 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 FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP
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Overview
FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP is a Schedule H drug.FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP is composed of: PARACETAMOL (500.0 MG), PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE (25.0 MG), CETIRIZINE (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.
Phenylpropanolamine belongs to a class of medications called nasal decongestants. It stimulates receptors on blood vessels in the nose and sinuses leading to its constriction and reduction in blood flow thereby relieving congestion. Phenylpropanolamine is used in the treatment of allergy symptoms.
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
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE is generally used to treat: Allergy
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 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: 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?
FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP 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
It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate dangerous machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. Caution should be exercised in patients with
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 EyesCETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability
Common Side-Effects
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE : Anxiety, Dizziness, Nervousness, Drowsiness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Difficulty Urinating, Nausea, VomitCETIRIZINE : 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 ItchingCETIRIZINE : 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 AGENTSPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
Available Alternatives for FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
CORYL CZ 500MG/25MG/5MG TAB | INR 15.93 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
CRASH TAB | INR 22.86 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ELGNIL COLD TAB | INR 6.22 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG SUSP | INR 31 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
FRICOLD 500MG/25MG/5MG TAB | INR 25 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
FRICOLD SUSP | INR 30 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 500 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
ACTIN COLD SYP | INR 24.8 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
ACTIN COLD TAB | INR 16 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
ANGLOCET PLUS SYP | INR 12.31 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
ANGLOCET PLUS TAB | INR 9.87 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CAPTOL CZ SUSP | INR 26 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CAPTOL CZ SYP | INR 15.62 for 100 ML SYRUP | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE |
CAPTOL CZ TAB | INR 39.99 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CERZIN COLD TAB | INR 23.1 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CET PLUS SYP | INR 39.83 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CETFAST COLD TAB | INR 26 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 5.0 MG |
CETIMAX COLD SYP | INR 12.02 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CETIMAX COLD TAB | INR 24.97 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CETNIR PLUS SYP | INR 56.26 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CETRAL COLD SYP | INR 12.21 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CETRAL COLD TAB | INR 6.25 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
CETRIKAA PLUS TAB | INR 25 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL |
CHEST KOLD TAB | INR 7.37 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE |
CHEST TAB | INR 17.06 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
COLDCET P SYP | INR 63.81 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
COLDCET P TAB | INR 6.9 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
COLDUTCH TAB | INR 34.66 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
G CET PLUS SYP | INR 29.5 for 60 ML SYRUP | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE |
IFYCET P2 TAB | INR 29.9 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
INCOLD 125MG/12.5MG/2.5MG SYP | INR 29.7 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 12.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
LEVOSIM SYP | INR 42 for 5 ML SYRUP | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE |
LUPICET COLD TAB | INR 7.18 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
MUCOBREX 150MG/2.5MG/2MG SUSP | INR 31.25 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 150.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 2.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG |
MUCOBREX 150MG/2.5MG/5MG DPS | INR 28.6 for 15 ML DROP | PARACETAMOL 150.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 2.5 MG |
MUCOBREX TAB | INR 28.36 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
MYCET COLD SYP | INR 11.25 for 60 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
MYCET COLD TAB | INR 6.25 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
NOCO 125MG/12.5MG/2.5MG SYP | INR 25.96 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 12.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
NOCO 125MG/12.5MG/2.5MG TAB | INR 23.75 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 12.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
OKACET COLD TOTAL TAB | INR 66.5 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL |
SETRIDE COLD SYP | INR 35 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , CETIRIZINE |
SOOTHINEX TAB | INR 26.92 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
TANCET COLD SUSP | INR 14.68 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL |
TERIZINE PLUS TAB | INR 24.03 for 10 TABLETS | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |
VILCOLD SYP | INR 26.5 for 50 ML SYRUP | CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE |