D Cold Total Strip Of 12 Tablets
By RECKITT BENCKISER HEALTHCARE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
12 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Medical Description
D Cold Total tablet 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.
D cold tablet 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.
D Cold Total tablet 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.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹75.65 |
| You Save | ₹9.35 (11% on MRP) |
| Contains | Caffeine(32.0 Mg) + Phenylephrine(10.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(500.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Common cold and fever |
| Side effects | Dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea |
| Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Check more medicines with composition as Caffeine(32.0 Mg) + Phenylephrine(10.0 Mg) + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(500.0 Mg)
Uses of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
D Cold Total tablet are used for the treatment of fever, cough, cold, nasal congestion and relieving pain.
Contraindications of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine or any other element of this tablet.
- If you are using any other nasal decongestant (medicine to clear a 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 severe liver or kidney disease or a 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 of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin allergies
- Raised blood pressure
- Nervousness
- Excitability
Precautions and Warnings of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take D Cold Total tablet during pregnancy?
A:
D Cold Total tablet 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
Q:
Can I take D Cold Total tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Components of D Cold Total tablet passes 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
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed D Cold Total tablet?
A:
No, it is not recommended to drive after consuming D Cold Total tablet as it causes dizziness.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with D Cold Total tablet?
A:
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 D Cold Total tablet.
- You have any liver-related disorders or liver dysfunction.
- You have an enlarged of 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.
Directions for Use of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
- D Cold tablet should be consumed after eating a meal.
- It should be swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of liquid.
Storage and disposal of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
Store below 25°C and in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Quick Tips of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
- D Cold Total Tablet is a cough and cold preparation used for providing relief of nasal congestion, cold, cough, fever, headache, and mild pain.
- Follow the recommended dosage: Do not take more or less than the recommended dosage.
- Stay hydrated, drinking fluids can help loosen mucus and soothe a sore throat.
- Before starting D Cold Total Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
- Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with D Cold Total Tablet.
- Diarrhoea, nervousness, skin allergies, nervousness, and nausea/vomiting may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness or sleepiness after taking D Cold Total Tablet, it is recommended to avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or performing any such tasks that require mental alertness.
- It is recommended to avoid smoking as it can irritate the lungs and make cold and cough symptoms worse.
Dosage of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
Overdose
D Cold Total tablet contains paracetamol and overdose of paracetamol can cause symptoms like vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain can be noticed upon overdose of D Cold Total tablet. Reach out to the nearest hospital or contact your doctor immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed any dose of D Cold Total tablet, 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....
Mode of Action of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- D Cold Total tablet 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 of D COLD TOTAL STRIP OF 12 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of D Cold Total tablet 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 D Cold Total tablet, can increase the risk of heart-related side effects.
- The effect of other cold medicines like pseudoephedrine is reduced by D Cold Total tablet.
- Blood pressure-lowering effect of anti-hypertensives such as Acebutolol and Atenolol is reduced by D Cold Total tablet.
- Anti-coagulant effect of medicines like Warfarin is increased by D Cold Total tablet 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 D Cold Total tablet and it is advised to limit caffeine intake.
Interactions with food items
D Cold Total tablet should not be taken with tea, coffee or caffeinated drinks.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can D Cold Total tablet be given to children?
A: No, this medicine should not be taken by children below 16 years of age.
Q: Does D Cold Total tablet contain any antibiotics?
A: No, D Cold Total tablet 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.
Q: My cold has not reduced even after a week. Can I continue to use D Cold Total tablet?
A: No, D Cold Total tablet should not be used for more than a week without consulting a doctor. In case the cold persists for more than 3 days, it is important to visit a doctor for further examination.
Q: Is D Cold Total tablet safe in pregnancy?
A: No, it is not safe to take D Cold Total tablet during pregnancy.
Q: Can I take D cold for fever?
A: Yes, it can be used in fever. However, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.
Q: What is the composition of D cold total tablet?
A: The composition of D cold total tablet includes paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine as its active ingredients.
Q: Can I take D cold total for sore throat?
A: Yes, D Cold total tablet may help you provide relief from sore throat.
Q: How many times we can take D cold total?
A: 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 tablets a day.
Q: How do you take D cold total?
A: You should take D cold total as a whole, with a sufficient amount of water, preferably after eating a meal. Do not break, cut or chew the tablet.
Q: What is D Cold Total used for?
A: D Cold Total Tablet is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc.
Q: How many D Cold Total can be taken in a day?
A: You can take one tablet of D Cold Total four times a day. Do not exceed more than the recommended dose. If symptoms persist for 3 to 4 days, consult a doctor.
Q: How does D Cold Total work?
- D Cold Total tablet 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.
Q: Is D Cold Total an antibiotic?
A: No, D Cold Total tablet 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.
Q: When to take D Cold Total?
A: D Cold Total tablet 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.
Q: D Cold total vs Cheston Cold, are they the same?
- D Cold Total and Cheston Cold are both medications commonly used for cold and flu symptom relief. However, they have different combinations of active ingredients. D Cold Total typically contains Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine, while Cheston Cold usually contains paracetamol, phenylephrine, and cetirizine. ...
- These variations in active ingredients make them distinct from each other. It is essential to carefully review the packaging or seek professional advice to choose the appropriate medication for your specific symptoms and needs. Adhering to the recommended dosage instructions is crucial for safe and effective use....
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