Sumo Cold Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Caffeine (30mg) + Diphenhydramine (25mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Sumo 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. Sumo 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.
Sumo Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
What is Sumo Cold Tablet?
Sumo Cold Tablet is a combination medication that contains four active ingredients: Paracetamol, Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, and Phenylephrine. This combination helps relieve symptoms of the common cold, such as body aches, headaches, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Sumo Cold Tablet?
Sumo Cold Tablet contains caffeine. To avoid excessive caffeine intake, it is recommended to avoid consuming foods or beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola drinks, or chocolate. Additionally, it is advised to avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.
Can the use of Sumo Cold Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Sumo Cold Tablet may cause drowsiness or sleepiness. It is recommended to avoid driving a car, operating heavy machinery, working at heights, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities until you know how this medication affects you.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Sumo Cold Tablet?
Serious side effects with Sumo Cold Tablet are rare, but if you experience any of the following symptoms, consult your doctor immediately: allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, or fast or irregular heartbeat.
Can I breastfeed while taking Sumo Cold Tablet?
It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Sumo Cold Tablet, as the medication contains diphenhydramine, which can pass into breast milk and potentially harm the baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding and are advised to take this medication.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Sumo Cold Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher dose of Sumo Cold Tablet than recommended may not be more effective and may increase the risk of serious side effects and toxicity. If your symptoms do not improve or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Sumo Cold Tablet?
Sumo Cold Tablet is not recommended for individuals with high blood pressure, serious heart conditions, stomach ulcers, or overactive thyroid, unless advised by a doctor. Additionally, it is contraindicated for individuals taking antidepressant drugs, such as MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants, without consulting a doctor.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Sumo Cold Tablet?
Store Sumo Cold Tablet in its original packaging, tightly closed, according to the instructions on the pack or label. Dispose of unused medication and ensure it is not consumed by pets, children, or other individuals.
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. Sumo 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 Sumo Cold 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 Sumo Cold Tablet.
Breastfeed
Sumo 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
Sumo 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.
