Genactive Tablet
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Product introduction
Genactive Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.
Genactive Tablet is taken 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 doctor 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, stomach upset, headache, insomnia, and loss of appetite. 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 make dizziness worse.
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.
Genactive Tablet is taken 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 doctor 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, stomach upset, headache, insomnia, and loss of appetite. 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 make dizziness worse.
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 Genactive Tablet
Benefits of Genactive Tablet
In Treatment of Common cold
Genactive Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It also blocks the activity of certain chemicals that causes pain and fever. An antacid present in Genactive Tablet prevents acidity that may occur due to this medicine. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Genactive 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 Genactive
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Allergic reaction
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Loss of appetite
How to use Genactive 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. Genactive Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Genactive Tablet works
Genactive Tablet is a combination of three medicines:Fexofenadine, phenylephrine, paracetamol and ambroxol which relieve common cold symptoms. Fexofenadine 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. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Genactive Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Genactive Tablet 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Genactive Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Genactive Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Genactive Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Genactive Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Genactive Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Genactive Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Genactive Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Genactive 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
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Quick tips
- Genactive Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- 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.
- It may cause nausea. Stick to simple meals, and do not eat rich or spicy food.
- Avoid using antacids 30 minutes before or after taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.
- Along with taking Genactive Tablet 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, pillowcase, etc.
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- Drugs.com. Fexofenadine. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Ambroxol. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: 2042 Mukhini Sheri, Kharakuva, Sarkhej,Ahmedabad - 382210, Gujarat , India
Country of origin: India
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