Sumo Cold Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Sumo Cold tablets are used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies such as sneezing and a runny nose. It contains a combination of paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine, and diphenhydramine. Side effects of Sumo Cold tablet may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dry mouth, headache, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and dizziness. If you experience any of these side effects, it is advisable to consult your doctor. If these symptoms worsen or last for an extended period of time, seek medical advice immediately.
Paracetamol belongs to the group of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), caffeine is a stimulant, phenylephrine is a decongestant, and diphenhydramine is an anti-allergic medicine. Take this medicine as prescribed and for the exact prescribed duration. You should take Sumo Cold tablet with meals to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding without a doctor's advice. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, herbs, and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting this medicine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹38.70 |
You Save | ₹6.30 (14% on MRP) |
Contains | Paracetamol/Acetaminophen(500.0 Mg) + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride(5.0 Mg) + Caffeine(30.0 Mg) + Diphenhydramine(25.0 Mg) |
Uses | Common cold |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Contraindications of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to paracetamol, diphenhydramine, phenylephrine, caffeine or any other ingredients of Sumo Cold tablet.
- If you have problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
- If you have high blood pressure.
- If you have glaucoma or diabetes.
- If you have any history of stomach ulcers.
- If you have an overactive thyroid.
- If you have a condition of pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland characterized by high blood pressure).
- If you have a condition called porphyria.
- If you have taken or are taking medicines used for psychiatric illness (Phenelzine and Amitriptyline) and beta-blockers (used to decrease blood pressure).
Side effects of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Difficulty sleeping
- Skin rash
Precautions and Warnings of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any liver or kidney diseases
- You have any heart problems
- You have any problems with your stomach or intestine like ulcers
- You are suffering from blood vessel disease (Raynaud’s Phenomenon)
- You have asthma, bronchitis or COPD
- You have fits or muscle weakness
- You have an enlarged prostate or have difficulty in passing urine
- You are suffering from severe infection as it may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis (breathing problem, vomiting or loss of appetite)
- You are an alcoholic or are suffering from chronic malnutrition
- Do not take Sumo Cold tablet if you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol as taking too much paracetamol can cause liver damage.
- This medicine is not recommended for children below the age of 16 years.
Directions for Use of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Take Sumo Cold tablet as a whole, with a sufficient amount of water, with or without food. Do not break, cut or chew the tablet.
- You should take this medicine regularly, at the same time and without fail as directed by your doctor.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Quick Tips of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Sumo Cold tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of a common cold like a blocked nose, fever, chills and breathing difficulty due to sinus inflammation and associated pain.
- It also helps relieve allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
- Take this medicine as prescribed and for the exact prescribed duration.
- Taking the Sumo Cold tablet with meals would be best to avoid an upset stomach.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding without a doctor's advice.
- Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting or headache can occur as side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if the side effects do not resolve with time.
- Sumo Cold tablets may cause sleepiness, dizziness, vision disturbances or loss of coordination. If you experience any such effects after taking this medicine, avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or performing tasks requiring mental alertness....
- It would be best if you did not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Dosage of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Certain chemicals (prostaglandins) released in the body are responsible for fever and pain. Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties that block the effect of these chemicals and help to relieve fever and mild painful conditions like body aches....
- In sinus inflammation (sinusitis), blood flow in the nose and sinuses increases which produces symptoms like stuffy nose and breathing difficulties Phenylephrine is a decongestant that constricts the blood vessels in the nose and sinuses and thus improves symptoms like stuffy nose and improves breathing....
- Some chemical substances when released into the body, produce allergic symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing, and red and watery eyes. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine which blocks the effects of allergic chemicals and provides relief from the symptoms....
- Caffeine is a stimulant which decreases the drowsiness of this medicine and increases the effectiveness of Paracetamol.
Interactions of SUMO COLD STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- Sumo Cold tablets should not be used with medicines to treat psychiatric illness (Isocarboxazid, Amitriptyline) or beta-blockers to treat blood pressure (Atenolol, Propranolol).
- Concomitant use of this medicine along with Cholestyramine (colestyramine is used to lower cholesterol levels) decreases the effect of this medicine. Hence, Cholestyramine should not be taken within an hour....
- Concomitant use of this medicine with Metoclopramide and Domperidone (used in vomiting) increases the chances of side effects of the medication.
- If you take this medicine with Warfarin (used to prevent clotting), chances of unusual bleeding increase. Hence, it should be used with caution.
- Concomitant use of this medicine along with Digoxin (used in heart problems) or Epinephrine (used for heart diseases, glaucoma and asthma) increases the risk of irregular heartbeats and heart attacks.
- Other medicines like Ergotamine (used in migraine), Lithium (used in psychiatric illness), Atropine, Metoprolol and Venlafaxine should be used cautiously.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbs you take to avoid any possible interaction.
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Sumo Cold tablet be taken continuously?
Q: Can I stop taking Sumo Cold medicine on my own?
Q: Can I take Sumo Cold tablet with other anti-allergic medicines?
Q: Can Sumo Cold tablet be used in babies?
Q: Can we use Sumo Cold tablets in elderly patients?
Q: Is Sumo Cold tablet an antibiotic?
Q: What is the difference between Sumo Cold tablet and Sinarest tablet?
Q: Do Sumo Cold tablets contain paracetamol?
Q: Can I take Sumo Cold tablets along with antibiotics?
Q: What is Sumo Cold tablet used for?
Q: Can I take Sumo cold on an empty stomach?
Q: What is Sumo cold dose for adults?
Q: What does Sumo cold tablet contain?
Q: Does Sumo Cold make you sleepy?
Q: Is Sumo Cold safe in pregnancy?
Q: Can Sumo Cold be used for fever?
Q: How to take Sumo Cold?
- Take Sumo Cold tablet exactly as recommended by your doctor.
- Take it as a whole, with a sufficient amount of water, with or without food.
- Do not break, cut or chew the tablet.
- You should not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Q: What is the difference between Sumo and Sumo Cold?
References
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- Beechams Cold and Flu Capsules - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]
- Panadol NightPain Film-coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 18 December 2021]