Starpace Forte Tablet

MRP
₹ 38
PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
YES
MANUFACTURER/ MARKETER
Minova Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
QUANTITY
10 tablets

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Introduction To Starpace Forte Tablet

Starpace Forte Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.

Starpace Forte 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.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, headache, restlessness, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Starpace Forte Tablet

  • Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Starpace Forte Tablet

Treatment of Common cold
Starpace Forte Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

This medicine 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 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.

Side effects of Starpace Forte 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 Relcold

  • Nausea
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Restlessness
  • Headache
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
  • Dizziness
  • Fear
  • Anxiety
  • Tremors
  • Weakness
  • Discomfort when urinating
  • Hallucination
  • Convulsion

How to use Starpace Forte Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Starpace Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Starpace Forte Tablet works

Starpace Forte Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an 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 and makes you more alert. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Quick tips

  • Starpace Forte 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.

  • 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, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.

  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.

  • Along with taking Starpace Forte 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, pillowcase, etc.
  • Starpace Forte 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.

  • 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, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.

  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.

  • Along with taking Starpace Forte 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

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Can I take Starpace Forte Tablet if I’m pregnant?

Starpace Forte 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 Starpace Forte Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?

Starpace Forte Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

sdsAlcoholUNSAFE

Is drinking alcohol while taking Starpace Forte Tablet safe?

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Starpace Forte Tablet.

sdsDrivingUNSAFE

Can I drive after taking Starpace Forte Tablet?

Starpace Forte 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 Starpace Forte Tablet if I have/had kidney diseases?

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

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Can I take Starpace Forte Tablet if I have/had liver diseases?

Starpace Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Starpace Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Starpace Forte Tablet?

Starpace Forte Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms may include body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, and runny and stuffy nose.

Q. Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Starpace Forte Tablet?

Starpace Forte Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping, you may experience tremors and/or have chest discomfort. Also, avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) while taking this medicine.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Starpace Forte Tablet?

Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

Q. Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Starpace Forte Tablet?

Serious side effects with Starpace Forte Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat.

Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Starpace Forte Tablet be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Q. Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Starpace Forte Tablet?

It is not recommended to use Starpace Forte Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.

Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Starpace Forte Tablet?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Starpace Forte Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

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