Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen

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

• If you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, levocetirizine, phenylephrine or any other ingredient of Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen.
• If you have a kidney or liver problem.
• If you have a condition of overactive thyroid, high blood pressure or any kind of heart disorder.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Sore throat
• Vomiting

Other General Warnings

• You are already taking any other medicines containing paracetamol for cold and flu.
• You are taking medicines for heart and brain-related conditions.
• You have any liver-related disorder or liver dysfunction.
• It is advised not to take Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen more than 7 days, without consulting a doctor.
• Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is not recommended for children below 16 years old.
• Avoid too much caffeine in drinks like coffee and tea.

How Does It Work?

• Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen medicine works by the combined action of its 4 active components.
• Paracetamol helps in reducing fever. It reduces fever by inhibiting chemical substances that cause an 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 that reduces tiredness. It stimulates the nervous system and improves the pain-relieving action of paracetamol.
• Levocetirizine acts by blocking a substance in the body called histamine. Histamine is responsible for all allergy-related symptoms such as cold, running nose, rashes and itching. Thus it helps to decrease allergy symptoms and hives.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen works and Phenylephrine+Caffeine+Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen itself can affect the action of other medicines.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking or might take any other medicines, supplements or herbals.
• In particular, if you are taking anti-depressant medicines, anticoagulant medicines like warfarin, anti-convulsant medicines, anti-gout medicines (like probenecid) and anti-HIV medicines like zidovudine, etc.
• Other medicines that should be used with caution are oral contraceptives, medicines for liver disorders, typhoid medicines, etc.

Overdose

Missed a Dose