Alocet D Tablets
Alocet D Tablets Description
Alocet D Tablet is a cough and cold medication. It contains a combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and caffeine as active substances. Alocet D Tablet is used in the treatment
of nasal and sinus congestion, sinus pain, and headache. It is also used to provide relief of allergic symptoms of the nose/throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies. Take Alocet D Tablet in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹29.19 |
You Save | ₹3.98 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine |
Uses | Nose blockage, nose/throat allergies |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, dizziness, restlessness |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Alocet D Tablets
- Alocet D Tablet is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, sinus pain, and headache.
- It is also used to provide relief of allergic symptoms of the nose/throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies.
Contraindications of Alocet D Tablets
- If you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, caffeine or any other ingredient of Alocet D Tablet.
- If you have severe high blood pressure.
Side effects of Alocet D Tablets
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Restlessness
Precautions and Warnings of Alocet D Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are taking any other paracetamol containing products.
- You have kidney, liver, heart or blood vessel problems.
- You have diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders or closed-angle glaucoma.
- You experience fits/seizures.
Mode of Action of Alocet D Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Alocet D Tablet contains a combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and caffeine as active substances.
- Paracetamol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that blocks the action of a chemical called cyclooxygenase. Cyclooxygenase is responsible for the formation of certain substances in the body called prostaglandins that cause fever, pain and inflammation. ...
- Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic medicine that blocks certain proteins in the body that are responsible for causing itching of the nose/throat, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing due to respiratory allergies....
- Phenylephrine produces constriction of the blood vessels of the nose which reduces the fluid accumulation and clears the nasal blockage.
- Caffeine increases the pain-relieving activity of paracetamol and reduces the incidence of drowsiness due to chlorpheniramine.
Directions for Use of Alocet D Tablets
- Take Alocet D Tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
- Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
Interactions of Alocet D Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Alocet D Tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors - used to treat Parkinson's disease, tricyclic antidepressants - used for the treatment of depression, and beta-blockers, methyldopa, and reserpine - used for treating high blood pressure....
Storage and disposal of Alocet D Tablets
- Store Alocet D Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Alocet D Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Alocet D Tablet used for?
- Alocet D Tablet is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, sinus pain and headache.
- It is also used to provide relief of allergic symptoms of the nose/throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies.
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