Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet

Introduction Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever. Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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 healthcare team 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, headache, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, and allergic reaction. 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. This medicine can also cause 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 worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Uses of Metacold Tablet Common cold symptoms Side effects of Metacold 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 Metacold Nausea Stomach irritation Dryness in mouth Fatigue Dizziness Sleepiness Allergic reaction Nervousness Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Restlessness Headache How to use Metacold Tablet 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. Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Metacold Tablet works Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. 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. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving SAFE Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. Kidney CAUTION Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Metacold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.