LCZ-Cold Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Caffeine (30mg) + Diphenhydramine (25mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Rapross Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
LCZ-Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms, providing temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose and relieving allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes. LCZ-Cold Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
LCZ-Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
What is LCZ-Cold Tablet?
LCZ-Cold Tablet contains a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, and Phenylephrine. This combination provides relief for symptoms of common cold, such as muscle aches, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny nose.
Are there any foods I should avoid while taking LCZ-Cold Tablet?
LCZ-Cold Tablet contains caffeine. It is recommended to avoid other beverages and food items that contain caffeine like coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate. Additionally, alcohol consumption (beer, wine etc) during medication usage should be avoided.
Can LCZ-Cold Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, LCZ-Cold Tablet can lead to feeling sleepy or drowsy. It is advisable to avoid driving vehicles, operating machinery, working at heights, or engaging in potentially dangerous activities until you understand the effects of the medication on your body.
Are there any serious side effects associated with LCZ-Cold Tablet?
Serious side effects with LCZ-Cold Tablet are uncommon and rare. If you experience allergic reactions (skin rash, peeling, mouth ulcers), breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat, it is essential to report them immediately to your doctor.
Can I breastfeed while taking LCZ-Cold Tablet?
No, using LCZ-Cold Tablet may be detrimental during breastfeeding. The medicine contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that can pass into the breast milk and could harm the baby. It's essential to inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding when advised to use this medication.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of LCZ-Cold Tablet be more effective?
No, exceeding the recommended dose may not enhance effectiveness and could even increase the risk of adverse effects. If your symptoms are not relieved by the recommended dosage or worsen, consult your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with LCZ-Cold Tablet?
It is not advisable to use LCZ-Cold Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Using this medication should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like phenelzine or isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of LCZ-Cold Tablet?
Store this medication in the original packaging, tightly closed. Follow the specific storage instructions provided on the product label or package insert. Dispose of unused medication properly according to local guidelines. Ensure that it is not consumed by pets, children, or others.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. LCZ-Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment or if you develop a fast or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.
- Along with taking LCZ-Cold Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Steam inhalation, Gargling with warm saltwater, Apply vapor rubs on chest and back if needed, Take enough rest, Take warm food and fluid only, Ensure adequate fluid intake, Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with LCZ-Cold Tablet.
Breastfeed
LCZ-Cold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
LCZ-Cold Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
