Axcold Suspension
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Product introduction
Axcold Suspension is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Axcold Suspension is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Axcold Suspension is taken with or without in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Axcold Suspension
Benefits of Axcold Suspension
In Common cold
Axcold Suspension effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It clears a blocked nose. This reduces congestion and helps in easy breathing. This medicine does not cause much sleepiness due to the presence of Caffeine in it. As a result, you can do your daily activities more easily. This medicine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better.
Side effects of Axcold Suspension
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 Axcold
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Restlessness
- Headache
How to use Axcold Suspension
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Axcold Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Axcold Suspension works
Axcold Suspension is a combination of three medicines: phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine and caffeine which relieve cold symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Axcold Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Axcold Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Axcold Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Axcold Suspension may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Axcold Suspension may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Axcold Suspension may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Axcold Suspension is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Axcold Suspension may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Axcold Suspension may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Use of Axcold Suspension may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Axcold Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Axcold Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Axcold Suspension?
If you miss a dose of Axcold Suspension, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Axcold Suspension is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Along with taking Axcold Suspension do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
- Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
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Name: Aurz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: No : 35, Kamal Nivas, 1st Floor, Puttanna Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore-560 004, Karnataka, India
Country of origin: India
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