Alcon Plus Tablets
Alcon Plus Tablets Description
Alcon Plus Tablet is used for temporary relief from cough, throat irritation, fever, sneezing & stuffed nose due to an allergy or cold. It is a combination medicine. This Tablet contains a combinatio
n of paracetamol, chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine as its active ingredients. You should not stop taking this medicine on your own, even if you feel better after taking it for a few days. This medicine can be taken with or without food. But Alcon Plus Tablets should be taken in the correct doses and for the exact duration as advised by the doctor or pharmacist.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹55.48 |
You Save | ₹7.57 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Caffeine(30.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(650.0 Mg) + Phenylephrine(10.0 Mg) + Chlorpheniramine / Chlorphenamine(4.0 Mg) |
Uses | Common cold and cough |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, fear feeling, anxiety |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Alcon Plus Tablets
- Alcon Plus Tablet is used for relieving cough, throat irritation, sneezing, watery eyes, runny, fever or stuffed nose due to cold and allergy.
Contraindications of Alcon Plus Tablets
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
- If you are suffering from high blood pressure.
Side effects of Alcon Plus Tablets
- Rapid heartbeat
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fear feeling
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
Precautions and Warnings of Alcon Plus Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience any skin rashes & allergic symptoms after taking Alcon Plus, discontinue and consult a doctor.
- You are already taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.
- You have pre-existing medical conditions such as liver or kidney diseases, diabetes, thyroid, hypertension, increase pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma) or any kind of heart related problem etc.
Mode of Action of Alcon Plus Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Alcon Plus Tablet works by the combined action of its components. It has anti-allergic, antipyretic and decongestant properties.
- Paracetamol inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (responsible for pain and inflammation) and also act on heat-regulating centres that reduces body heat (antipyretic effect).
- Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic agent. It helps in relieving symptoms of allergy. It works by blocking the release of specific natural substance histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. Histamine is produced when the body detects any foreign substance....
- Phenylephrine a nasal decongestant. It works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels of nasal passage by constricting the blood vessels and thereby relieves nasal congestion or blockage and also increase the dranage of sinus cavity....
Directions for Use of Alcon Plus Tablets
- Take the Alcon Plus Tablet as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It can be taken with or without food.
Interactions of Alcon Plus Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Alcon Plus Tablet if, taken at the same time. Always inform your doctor about all the medicine you are taking, that includes all prescribed or non-prescribed herbal medicines, dietary supplements as well as other treatment if you are taking for any disorder. ...
- In particular, if you are taking medicines for brain and heart related disorders, medicines used to relax the airways (beta-adrenergic agents), anti-hypertensives such as reserpine, methyldopa etc.
Storage and disposal of Alcon Plus Tablets
- Store Alcon Plus below 30⁰C
- Keep it in a dark and dry place
Dosage of Alcon Plus Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Alcon Plus Tablet if I have high blood pressure?
Q: What is the best time to take Alcon Plus?
Q: What is the use of Alcon Plus Tablet?
Q: Can Alcon Plus be taken while breastfeeding?
Q: Does Alcon Plus Tablet cause sleepiness?
Q: Can I take the Alcon Plus for a blocked nose?
Q: Can Alcon Plus Tablet be taken for long term use?
Q: Is Alcon Plus good for cough?
Q: What is the composition of Alcon Plus?
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