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Product introduction

Epcold Plus Tablet helps in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.

Epcold Plus Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Using of this medicine may cause some common side effects such as dryness in mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and restlessness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent them.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. Let your doctor also know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure it is safe. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.


Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Epcold Plus Tablet is banned for children under 12 years of age.


Uses of Epcold Tablet

Benefits of Epcold Tablet

In Common cold

Epcold Plus Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. 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.

Epcold Plus Tablet 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of Epcold Tablet

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 Epcold

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Restlessness
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Tiredness
  • Sleepiness

How to use Epcold Tablet

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. Epcold Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Epcold Tablet works

Epcold Plus Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Nimesulide, Levocetirizine, Phenylephrine and Caffeine which relieve common cold symptoms. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Levocetirizine 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. Caffeine is a stimulant which decreases sleepiness caused by Levocetirizine.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epcold Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epcold Plus Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epcold Plus Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epcold Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Epcold Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epcold Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Epcold Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Epcold Plus Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Epcold Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Epcold Plus 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Epcold Plus Tablet
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Quick tips

  • Epcold Plus Tablet 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 Epcold Plus Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
    1. Steam inhalation.
    2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
    3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
    4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
    5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
ENT
Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination
Common cold with bronchitis fever two days Fever with common cold & bronchitis
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Your child may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs.
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References

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  3. Drugs.com. Caffeine. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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