Recold Tablet

MRP
₹ 16.5
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
YES
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Akme Biotec
QUANTITY
10 tablets

Introduction To Recold Tablet

Recold Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves from allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.

Recold Tablet can be taken with or without food. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose. You should take the medicine regularly while you do need it and try not to miss doses as it will become less effective.

Using this medicine may cause insomnia, restlessness, and sleepiness in some people. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Recold Tablet

  • Common cold

Benefits of Recold Tablet

Common cold
Recold Tablet 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 helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

Recold Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Recold Tablet

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 Flewtos

  • Allergic reaction
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Restlessness
  • Sleepiness

How to use Recold Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Recold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Recold Tablet works

Recold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, caffeine and chlorpheniramine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of paracetamol. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

Quick tips

  • Recold Tablet 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 Recold Tablet 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.

Safety Advice

sdsPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Can I take Recold Tablet if I’m pregnant?

Recold 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.

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Can I take Recold Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?

Recold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or prolonged use of Recold Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

sdsAlcoholUNSAFE

Is drinking alcohol while taking Recold Tablet safe?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Recold Tablet.

sdsDrivingUNSAFE

Can I drive after taking Recold Tablet?

Recold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

sdsKidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Can I take Recold Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?

Recold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Recold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of Recold Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

sdsLiverCAUTION

Can I take Recold Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?

Recold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Recold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, the use of Recold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

References

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Written By:

Dr Advikka Ridhy

Dr Advikka Ridhy

MBBS

RMO, Aster MIMS

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