In Treatment of Common cold Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, congestion or stuffiness, and low-grade fever. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.\u003cbr>\u003cbr>This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.Avoid Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised for dose adjustment. | - Liver : UNSAFE
Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
If you miss a dose of Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any food items which need to be avoided while taking Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet?::: Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine as well. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake.| Will Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Are there any contraindications associated with use of this drug?::: Yes, use of Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet should be avoided if you have closed angle glaucoma, diabetes, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder. However, it can be taken if your doctor is aware of your conditions and advises you to take it. The use of Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet should also be avoided if you are taking beta-blocking drugs and antidepressant drugs. Antidepressant drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), can include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.| Can the use of Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet cause damage to liver?::: Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet contains Paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver especially when taken in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. The symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal live enzymes.| What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Alkof Cold And Flu 500mg/32mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain. Caffeine increases the effectiveness of paracetamol. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.