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D'Cold Total Tablet

Manufactured byPARAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsParacetamol (500 mg) + Caffeine (Anhydrous) (32 mg) + Phenylephrine (10 mg)
Description
D'Cold Total Tablet is a combination of Paracetamol, Caffeine, and Phenylephrine. It is used to treat symptoms of allergy and the common cold such as runny nose, fever, sneezing, cough, itchy and watery eyes, headache, etc. This medicine works by blocking the action of certain chemicals (prostaglandins and histamine) and provides relief from common cold symptoms, body aches, and fever. D'Cold Total Tablet shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, restlessness, etc. Most of these are temporary and get resolved with time. However, consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid performing any activity that requires mental focus, like driving vehicles or operating machines, if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine. D'Cold Total Tablet can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Take it for the recommended duration to get maximum benefits. Take it around the same time every day so that a constant level of medicine can be maintained in your body. Avoid taking more or less than the recommended dose. D'Cold Total Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbs, or supplements as they may interact with D'Cold Total Tablet and cause undesired effects. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for D'Cold Total Tablet

  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Fatigue
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Restlessness

Uses of D'Cold Total Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Common Cold
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of D'Cold Total Tablet can be seen within 30-60 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    It is not known how long D'Cold Total Tablet remains active in your body.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking D'Cold Total Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for D'Cold Total Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    D'Cold Total Tablet is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety. This medicine is prescribed by your doctor only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    D'Cold Total Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding due to the lack of sufficient safety information. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking D'Cold Total Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially on the face, lips, throat, etc.), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc. after taking this medicine.

Severe liver impairment

D'Cold Total Tablet is not recommended for use if you have severe liver problems as it may cause further damage to your liver.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

D'Cold Total Tablet is generally not recommended for use during pregnancy as not enough studies are done to understand its safety. This medicine is prescribed by your doctor only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

D'Cold Total Tablet is not recommended for use while breastfeeding due to the lack of sufficient safety information. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Seizures

Seizures is a disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal leading to abnormal jerking of the body. D'Cold Total Tablet should be used with caution if you have seizures, as this medicine may further increase the risk of seizure attacks.

Chronic malnutrition

D'Cold Total Tablet should be used with extreme caution in case of chronic malnutrition (lack of proper nutrition in the body) as it may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may recommend dose adjustments based on your body weight.

Use in children

D'Cold Total Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machines

Avoid performing activities that require high mental alertness, like driving vehicles or operating machines, if you feel dizzy or sleepy while taking D'Cold Total Tablet.

Kidney impairment

D'Cold Total Tablet is excreted by your kidneys. Hence, use this medicine with caution if you have kidney impairment as it may increase the accumulation of this medicine in your body. This may increase the risk of side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose or suggest another suitable medicine if required.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take D'Cold Total Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of D'Cold Total Tablet. In case of an overdose, consult your doctor for further guidance.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while taking D'Cold Total Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Phenytoin

Leflunomide

Duloxetine

Disease interactions

Alcoholism

If a person has a habit of drinking too much alcohol (alcoholism), then the use of D'Cold Total Tablet may increase the risk of liver damage. Alcohol consumption should be discontinued while taking this medicine.

Cardiovascular disorders

D'Cold Total Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have heart conditions or high blood pressure. The use of this medicine may further worsen your condition. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Liver Disease

D'Cold Total Tablet is mainly broken down in your liver. This medicine should be used with caution if you have liver problems as it increases the risk of liver toxicity. Your doctor may closely monitor your liver function while you are taking this medicine.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Long-term use of D'Cold Total Tablet may cause damage to the lining of the stomach and intestine. Stomach and intestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and hole in the lining of the stomach or intestinal wall may occur. If you experience chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee coloured dry blood in stools, or vomiting of blood, contact your doctor immediately, as these symptoms are suggestive of gastrointestinal bleeding and ulceration.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

5-HIAA Urine Test

D'Cold Total Tablet can interfere with the 5-HIAA urine test and give a false-positive result. It is advised to inform your doctor and lab technician about all your current medicines before undergoing any lab test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take D'Cold Total Tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. Never take more or less than the prescribed dose of this medicine. Consult your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of undesired effects.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
D'Cold Total Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Caffeine, and Phenylephrine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of a chemical substance called prostaglandin, which is responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of Paracetamol. Phenylephrine acts by reducing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nasal passages, making it easier to breathe.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Antihistamines and antipyretic combinations, Miscellaneous analgesics, CNS stimulants

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 13 Oct 2022

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