Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine

Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion in the nose. It also relieves aches and fever associated with cold.

Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefits from it. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose, a high dose, or overdose may have harmful effects on the body. Prolong use of this medicine may harm your health, do not take it more than the prescribed duration unless your doctor advised you to do so.

This medicine is generally well tolerated by patients. However, some patients may experience a few side effects such as stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other medicines. Always remember to consult your doctor if you are suffering from any severe stomach, liver, or kidney disease. Immediately consult your doctor if you experience any allergic reactions such as skin rashes, swelling, and itching.

• Common cold

Common cold
Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

This medicine is safe and effective. Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Coldnem NF

• Upset stomach
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

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. Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine is a combination of four medicines: Nimesulide, Phenylephrine, Cetirizine and Caffeine which relieves aches and fever associated with cold. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.Caffeine is a stimulant which decreases sleepiness caused by Cetirizine.

• Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.

• Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.

• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.

• Along with taking Caffeine + Cetirizine + Nimesulide + Phenylephrine do the following simple tips at home to get relief:

  1. Steam inhalation.
  2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
  3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
  4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
  5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

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