Okacet Cold Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Cetirizine (5mg) + Paracetamol (32mg) + Phenylephrine (10mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Cipla Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Okacet Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness, as well as relieve pain and fever. Okacet Cold Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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.
Okacet Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
Is Okacet Cold Tablet safe for use?
Okacet Cold Tablet is generally considered safe for most patients. However, it can cause unwanted side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, and allergic reactions. If you experience any persistent problems while taking this medication, inform your doctor immediately.
Can Okacet Cold Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, Okacet Cold Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded) in some patients. If you experience dizziness, it's advisable to rest for a while and resume only when feeling better. Do not drive or operate machinery until the symptoms subside.
Can Okacet Cold Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, Okacet Cold Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. It may be possible to prevent these effects by taking it with milk, food, or antacids. Avoid consuming fatty or fried foods when taking this medication. If vomiting occurs, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Seek medical advice if vomiting persists. It is also important to report any difficulty swallowing and signs of dehydration like dark-colored and strong-smelling urine, and a low frequency of urination, to your doctor.
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. Okacet Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- It may make you feel dizzy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Okacet Cold Tablet affects you.
- Smoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dryness in the mouth
- Allergic reaction
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okacet Cold Tablet.
Breastfeed
Okacet 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
Okacet 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.
