Act Cold Capsule
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Product introduction
Act Cold Capsule is a medicine used in symptomatic treatment of common cold in children. It provides quick relief from common cold symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, and sneezing.
Act Cold Capsule may be given to your child with or without food. Administer it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose and duration of the treatment will depend on your child’s condition and how they respond to the medicine. Continue to give the medicine for as long as the doctor has recommended.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact the doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects experienced by the child. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not let your child do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects them.
It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking Act Cold Capsule. Before giving the medicine to your child, let your doctor know if they have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for the child.
Uses of Act Cold Capsule
Benefits of Act Cold Capsule
In Treatment of Common cold
Act Cold Capsule effectively relieves symptoms associated with common cold in children, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Act Cold Capsule usually starts working within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours.
Side effects of Act Cold Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Act Cold
- Vomiting
- Restlessness
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Pale skin
- High blood pressure
- Seizure
- Dry nose
- Dry throat
- Excitement
- Rash
- Headache
- Tremors
- Palpitations
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reaction
- Decreased appetite
- Blurred vision
- Cerebral hemorrhage
How to use Act Cold Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Act Cold Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Act Cold Capsule works
Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Act Cold Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Act Cold Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Act Cold Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Act Cold Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Act Cold Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Act Cold Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Act Cold Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Act Cold Capsule, 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.
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Quick tips
- Act Cold Capsule helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
- Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Act Cold Capsule as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Act Cold Capsule?
Act Cold Capsule is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Is it safe to use Act Cold Capsule?
Act Cold Capsule is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Can the use of Act Cold Capsule cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Act Cold Capsule can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.
Can the use of Act Cold Capsule cause sleepiness or dizziness?
Yes, the most common side effect of Act Cold Capsule is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Act Cold Capsule as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Act Cold Capsule can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Act Cold Capsule?
The use of Act Cold Capsule is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Act Cold Capsule.
What is the recommended storage condition for Act Cold Capsule?
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.
What is Act Cold Capsule?
Act Cold Capsule is a combination of two medicines that help to relieve the symptoms of cold. It consists of Chlorpheniramine, an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also consists of Phenylephrine, a decongestant that narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Is it safe to use Act Cold Capsule?
Act Cold Capsule is safe for most of the patients when taken according to the dose and duration recommended by the doctor. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, sleepiness and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any problem while taking this medicine, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Can the use of Act Cold Capsule cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Act Cold Capsule can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to a doctor.
Can the use of Act Cold Capsule cause sleepiness or dizziness?
Yes, the most common side effect of Act Cold Capsule is drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating heavy machinery or engaging in other activities that need your full attention, unless your healthcare provider has permitted you to do so. Do not drink alcohol or other cough and cold medicines. Also, avoid taking medicines that help you sleep while taking Act Cold Capsule as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Act Cold Capsule can lead to increased side effects due to overdose. Do not start, stop or change the dosage of your medicine before consulting your doctor.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Act Cold Capsule?
The use of Act Cold Capsule is considered to be harmful to patients with known allergy to any of the components of this medication. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and enlarged prostate (difficulty in urination) before taking Act Cold Capsule.
What is the recommended storage condition for Act Cold Capsule?
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.
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