MC Cold Plus Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Caffeine (30mg) + Diphenhydramine (25mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mediclove Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
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MC Cold Plus 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. MC Cold Plus 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.
MC Cold Plus Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
What is MC Cold Plus Tablet?
MC Cold Plus Tablet contains a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, and Phenylephrine. This combination helps relieve cold-related symptoms such as body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking MC Cold Plus Tablet?
MC Cold Plus Tablet contains caffeine. It is advisable to avoid medications or food products that contain caffeine. This includes coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate. Alcohol (beer, wine etc) should also be avoided during treatment with this medicine.
Can the use of MC Cold Plus Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, MC Cold Plus Tablet can lead to feelings of drowsiness. Avoid driving a vehicle, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities when starting treatment until you are aware of how this medicine affects you.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of MC Cold Plus Tablet?
Serious side effects with MC Cold Plus Tablet are uncommon and rare. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience allergic reactions (rash or peeling), mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat.
Can I breastfeed while taking MC Cold Plus Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using MC Cold Plus Tablet. This medicine contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of MC Cold Plus Tablet be more effective?
Taking a higher dose than recommended will not increase effectiveness, rather it could lead to increased side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not alleviate your symptoms or there is an escalation in severity of symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of MC Cold Plus Tablet?
Do not use MC Cold Plus Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), a history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), unless advised by your doctor. It is also advisable to avoid using this medication if you are taking antidepressant drugs, which include monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), like phenelzine and isocarboxazid, or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of MC Cold Plus Tablet?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly sealed. Follow the instructions on the label. Dispose of unused medication responsibly; ensure it is not accessible to 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. MC Cold Plus 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.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
- Along with taking MC Cold Plus Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Steam inhalation, Gargling with warm saltwater, Apply vapor rubs on chest 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.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with MC Cold Plus Tablet.
Breastfeed
MC Cold Plus 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
MC Cold Plus 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.
