Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP
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Overview
M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP is a Schedule H drug.M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP is composed of: PHENYLEPHRINE (5.0 MG), LEVOCETIRIZINE (2.5 MG)
Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine 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.
Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms such as a runny nose or hives.It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.
Usage
PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal CongestionLEVOCETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Allergy, Pediatric Urticaria, Urticaria
LEVOCETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Itching, Nose Itching
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 < 6month
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
Precautions for M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP and its Constituents
Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for
- You should not use levocetirizine if you are allergic to levocetirizine or cetirizine.
- You should not take levocetirizine if you have end-stage kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. Any child younger than 12 years old with kidney disease should not take levocetirizine.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
- Use the medicine exactly as directed.
- Do not give a child more than the prescribed dose of this medicine.
- Levocetirizine is usually taken in the evening, with or without food.
- Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
- Do not take two doses at one time.
- Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how levocetirizine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
- Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
- Liquid products may contain sugar and/or aspartame. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, phenylketonuria, or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely.
Symptoms of Overdosage
LEVOCETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Mood Swings, Restless Or Irritability, AgitationCommon Side-Effects
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)LEVOCETIRIZINE : Diarrhoea, Urinary Retention, Nosebleeds, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Fever, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Weight Gain, Constipation, Head Headache, Throat Soreness, Runny Nose, Body Pain, Ears Pain, Nasal Congestion, Hoarse Voice, Loss Of Voice, Ears Swelling, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands
Serious Side-Effects
LEVOCETIRIZINE : Difficulty Urinating, CoughRare Side-Effects
LEVOCETIRIZINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
LEVOCETIRIZINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Urinary RetentionTechnical Classification
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:- DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
- VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
LEVOCETIRIZINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
Available Alternatives for M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| LEVACT PLUS 2.5MG/5MG TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| M COLD CZ 2.5MG/5MG SYP | INR 28.85 for 60 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| 1 AL TOTAL SUSP | INR 52.75 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| 1 AL TOTAL TAB | INR 42.25 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ACOLATE P PLUS TAB | INR 43 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ACOLATE PLUS TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| AKUMINIC TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 32.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ALDAY COLD TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ALLEGONE COLD TAB | INR 8.25 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 GM |
| ALLERCET COLD 5MG/10MG/500MG TAB | INR 50.94 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| ALLRITE DC TAB | INR 72.5 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 20.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| ANCER TAB | INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| BUREX PLUS SYP | INR 29.37 for 100 ML SYRUP | AMBROXOL , GUAIFENESIN , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE |
| CC CURE TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| CETRIL D TAB | INR 36.16 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 50.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
| CETRILIV AC TAB | INR 44.7 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| CHESTON COLD TOTAL NF TAB | INR 66.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
| CNF SYP | INR 60 for 60 ML SYRUP | LEVOCETIRIZINE 1.25 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| CNF TAB | INR 77 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| COSCOLD TAB | INR 65.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| CRF X TAB | INR 69 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| CUFLIFT SYP | INR 58 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.8 MG |
| CUFLIFT TAB | INR 40 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
| DIM CZ TAB | INR 40 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| DKOF SYP | INR 41.65 for 60 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.8 MG |
| ELFECOL TAB | INR 46.11 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, CAFFEINE |
| ENCET AD TAB | INR 47 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ENCET D 5MG/10MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| FEBREX LP 2.5MG/10MG SYP | INR 45 for 30 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| FEBREX LP 5MG/30MG SR TAB | INR 80 for 10 TABLET SR | PHENYLEPHRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| FLUCOZY TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
| HISTACARE SUSP | INR 35 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
| HISTACARE TAB | INR 50 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| IMOL COLD 325 TAB | INR 54.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| KOFAREST PLUS SYP | INR 71.46 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.8 MG |
| KOFF GO PLUS TAB | INR 39.6 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| L DIO PLUS TAB | INR 27.47 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| LAZINE D PLUS TAB | INR 39.9 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCETIRIZINE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG |
| LAZINE D TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| LCZ COLD SYP | INR 62.7 for 60 ML | PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG/ML, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| LCZ COLD SYPUP | INR 57 for 60 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML |
| LCZ PLUS TAB | INR 52.8 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500 MG, AMBROXOL 60 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| LECET PLUS TAB | INR 22.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| LESTAR AM TAB | INR 73.03 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| LEVO SETRIDE COLD TOTAL TAB | INR 15 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| LEVOCET D FC-TAB | INR 39.9 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG |
| LEVOCET D PLUS TAB | INR 39.9 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| LEVOCETIRIZINE 5MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 5MG + AMBROXOL 30MG + PARACETAMOL 325MG TAB | INR 8.4 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| LEVORID D RELAUNCH TAB | INR 50.5 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE |
| LEVOTIZ PLUS SYP | INR 58.19 for 1 SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| LEVOTIZ PLUS TAB | INR 59 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2 MG |
| LEZYNCET COLD TAB | INR 36.97 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
| LEZYNCET D TAB | INR 55.9 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| LIT AP TAB | INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 350.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| LPC SYP | INR 57.05 for 100 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 1.25 MG |
| LPC TAB | INR 24.35 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| M COLD PLUS CZ SYP | INR 19.14 for 60 ML SYRUP | LEVOCETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE |
| NASO CZ TAB | INR 42 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
| NOZEXL TAB | INR 54 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , CAFFEINE |
| NOZUKA TAB | INR 37.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| OKACET L PLUS SUSP | INR 17.37 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
| OKACET TOTAL | INR 17.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| PA COLD TAB | INR 31.33 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| PILCOLD TAB | INR 7.98 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| RESPICURE TAB TAB | INR 40 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| SINAREST LEVO TAB | INR 40.58 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| SINAREST LP SUSP | INR 59.62 for 60 ML SUSPENSION | PARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 1.25 MG |
| SINAREST-LP TAB | INR 51.25 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500 MG, CAFFEINE 30 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| SNEECURE EXTRA TAB | INR 30 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
| TOREX AP SYP | INR 54 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.8 MG |
| VILCOLD TAB | INR 38.58 for 10 TABLETS | PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
| VILCOLD Z SYP | INR 54.2 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG |
| VILCOLD Z TAB | INR 36.1 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| VISCODYNE NATURAL SYPUP | INR 60.5 for 100 ML SYRUP | PHENYLEPHRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL |
| VISCODYNE PET SYP | INR 68 for 100 ML SYRUP | LEVOCETIRIZINE , GUAIFENESIN , AMBROXOL , PHENYLEPHRINE |
| VOTCOLD TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| WIFI TAB | INR 49 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| WIKORYL L TAB | INR 45.55 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| XFACTOR SYP | INR 28.3 for 100 ML SYRUP | GUAIFENESIN 10 MG/ML, AMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, LEVOCETIRIZINE 0.16 MG/ML |
| ZINCOLD LP TAB | INR 32.37 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ZINCOLD PLUS TAB | INR 59 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
| ZINCOLD TAB | INR 58 for 15 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG |