LARY TAB

Overview

LARY TAB is a Schedule H drug.

LARY TAB is composed of: CAFFEINE ( ), CHLORPHENIRAMINE ( ), PARACETAMOL ( ), PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE ( )

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages such as coffee, tea, colas, energy and chocolate. Botanical sources of caffeine include kola nuts, guarana, and yerba mate. Caffeine is also available in prescription and non-prescription medications. Caffeine is used to restore mental alertness or wakefulness during fatigue or drowsiness. Caffeine is also found in some headache and migraine medications, in certain dietary supplements used for weight loss, and in many popular energy drinks.

Chlorpheniramine 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 Chlorpheniramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes caused by allergies, thecommon cold, or the flu..
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.

Usage

CAFFEINE is generally used to treat: Migraine
CAFFEINE can address symptoms like: Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Drowsiness, Head Headache

CHLORPHENIRAMINE is generally used to treat: Common Cold
CHLORPHENIRAMINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE is generally used to treat: Allergy
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 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?

LARY TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for LARY TAB and its Constituents

While taking this medication avoid drinking excess amount of caffeine containing drinks.  Though caffeine may increase alertness, it can cause dizziness. Hence avoid doing anything that requires concentration and can cause disability or death in case of an accident, e.g. driving a car or operating machinery. It is not to be used as a substitute for sleep. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, stomach problems (peptic ulcer), seizures, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

• Avoid excess dosage.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication.
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, lung disease, heart problems, high blood pressure, sugar, blood vessel problems, stroke, increased eye pressure, intestinal blockage, ulcer, urinary obstruction, enlarged prostate, seizures, overactive thyroid, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

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.
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 history of sugar, increased eye pressure, thyroid disease, prostate enlargement, difficulty in urination, heart, liver or kidney disease, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CAFFEINE over-dosage can result in: Anxiety, Confusion, Frequent Urination, Irregular Heartbeat, Arms Muscle Twitching (painless), Ringing In Ears, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Abdomen Pain, Difficulty Sleeping
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

Common Side-Effects

CAFFEINE : Enterocolitis, Confusion, Dizziness, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness, Depressed Mood, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Lightheadedness, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Irregular Heartbeat, Vomit, Nausea, Frequent Urination, Difficulty Breathing
CHLORPHENIRAMINE : Fever, Wheezing, Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Hoarse Voice, Face Swelling, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Nervousness, Frequent Urination, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Double Vision (with One Eye Covered)
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE : Anxiety, Dizziness, Nervousness, Drowsiness, Eyes Blurred Vision, Difficulty Urinating, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE can interfere with: Hyperthyroidism, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Psychosis, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

CAFFEINE is categorized as: CNS STIMULANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
CHLORPHENIRAMINE is categorized as: NASAL ANTIHISTAMINES AND DECONGESTANTS / NASAL PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for LARY TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

LARY TAB

INR 26 for 10 TABLETS

CAFFEINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE , CHLORPHENIRAMINE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AEKIL COLD TAB	INR 15.37 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
COLDRIF TAB	INR 28.72 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 400.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 25.0 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
DECORIL TAB	INR 28 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 12.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG
M COLD PLUS TAB	INR 6.18 for 10 TABLETS	PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 12.5 MG, CHLORPHENIRAMINE 2.0 MG