Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

Uses	Common cold and fever
Therapy	Cough Cold Preparation
Side Effects	Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea

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Molecule Description

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc. It contains a combination of three medicines - Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine. Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works by the combined action of its three components. Paracetamol helps in reducing body temperature, Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant and helps in the stuffed and congested nose and caffeine is a stimulant. Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen should not be taken for more than the prescribed quantity and duration. If the fever persists for more than three days, consult your doctor. It should not be used for children under the age of 16 years.

Uses

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is used for the treatment of fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion and relieving pain.

Contraindications

When should one not use Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

If you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine or any other element of this medicine.
If you are using any other nasal decongestant (medicine to clear blocked nose).
If you have a tumour in the adrenal gland.
If you have an eye condition or increased eye pressure inside your eyes (Glaucoma).
If you have either a severe liver or kidney disease or thyroid disorder.
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.
If you are using medicines for psychiatric disorders such as Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Isocarboxazid and Selegiline.
If you are using medicines like Atenolol, Metoprolol, etc to treat blood pressure.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Skin allergies
Raised blood pressure
Nervousness
Excitability

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is not recommended during pregnancy as there is a high risk of miscarriage or low weight of a newborn baby. Pregnant women should always consult a doctor before taking any preparations containing paracetamol.

Breast Feeding

Components of Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen pass into breast milk and can affect the breastfed infant. Thus, the use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by the doctor. It should be used in the lowest effective dose for the smallest duration possible.

Driving

No, it is not recommended to drive after consuming Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen as it causes dizziness.

Alcohol

It is not recommended to consume alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects of this medicine and can also damage your liver if you are a regular drinker due to the presence of paracetamol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are taking any other medicine that contains paracetamol, ideally you should avoid other products containing paracetamol while taking Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
You have any liver-related disorder or liver dysfunction.
You have an enlarged prostate gland.
You have a heart-related disorder.
You have a disorder where the colour of the skin changes when exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
You consume excess coffee, tea and some caffeinated drinks.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen contains three ingredients - Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine.
Paracetamol helps in reducing fever. It reduces the fever by inhibiting chemical substances that cause the increase in temperature and also acts as a pain killer.
Phenylephrine acts by constricting the blood vessels around the nose and thus, reduces swelling. This helps in clearing the blocked nose.
Caffeine is a mild stimulant. It stimulates the nervous system and improves the pain-relieving action of paracetamol.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant use of Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen with psychiatric medicines like Isocarboxazid and Selegiline can increase blood pressure and other heart-related side effects such as palpitations.
Medicines such as Debrisoquine, Guanethidine, Reserpine and Methyldopa if taken along with Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, can increase the risk of heart-related side effects.
The effect of other cold medicines like pseudoephedrine is reduced by Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
Blood pressure-lowering effect of anti-hypertensives such as Acebutolol and Atenolol is reduced by Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
Anti-coagulant effect of medicines like Warfarin is increased by Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and there can be a risk of bleeding.
The effects of medicine like ergotamine used to treat migraine can be increased.
The effect of medicine containing Lithium can be decreased if taken concomitantly with Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and it is advised to limit caffeine intake.

Interactions with food items

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen should not be taken with tea, coffee or caffeinated drinks.

Dosage

Overdose

Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen contains paracetamol, and an overdose can cause symptoms such as vomiting, loss of appetite and abdominal pain. Reach out to the nearest hospital or contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, this medicine should not be taken by children below 16 years of age.

No, Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen does not contain any antibiotics. It contains paracetamol, which helps in reducing the fever. Phenylephrine, which helps in reducing cold and clear nose blocks and Caffeine, which stimulates the mind and reduces the dullness related to cold.

No, Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen should not be used for longer than advised without consulting a doctor. In case the cold persists for more than 3 days, it is important to visit a doctor for further examination.

No, it is not safe to take Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen during pregnancy.

Yes, it can be used in fever. However, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

The composition of Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen includes paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine as its active ingredients.

Yes, Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen may help provide relief from sore throat.

The doctor will decide the specific dose and frequency for a specific duration depending upon the severity of the condition. Do not exceed the maximum daily doses and treatment durations recommended. However, it is advisable to maintain a gap of 6 hours between two doses and do not take more than 4 doses a day.

You should take Lornoxicam+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen as advised by your doctor, with a sufficient amount of water, preferably after eating a meal.

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc.

You can take one dose of Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen four times a day. Do not exceed more than the recommended dose. If symptoms persist for 3 to 4 days, consult a doctor.

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen contains a combination of three ingredients -paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine. Paracetamol helps in reducing fever. It reduces fever by inhibiting chemical substances that cause an increase in temperature and also acts as a painkiller. Phenylephrine acts by constricting the blood vessels around the nose and thus, reduces swelling. This helps in clearing the blocked nose. Caffeine is a mild stimulant. It stimulates the nervous system and improves the pain-relieving action of paracetamol.

No, Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is not an antibiotic medicine. It is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc.

Caffeine+Phenylephrine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen can be taken with or without food. However, you should always take this medicine as recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose.