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Product introduction

Octocold DS Oral Suspension is commonly prescribed to treat symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, body ache, and fever. These symptoms are usually associated with the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and other respiratory tract conditions.

Octocold DS Oral Suspension is to be given by mouth with or without food. Take it at a fixed time each day to avoid missing a dose. However, never repeat the dose if it's already time for the next dose. You may start to feel better within a week of regular dosing. Although, continue the medicine to finish the prescribed course, as stopping it abruptly may worsen the condition.

Some of the minor and temporary side effects that one may experience while taking this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once the body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome, consult the doctor without any delay.

Discuss the medical history, including any ongoing medicine regime or history of any allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, breathing issues, skin disorder, or liver or kidney disease, with the doctor before starting the treatment with Octocold DS Oral Suspension. This information is critical for dose alterations and planning your overall treatment.

Uses of Octocold Oral Suspension

Benefits of Octocold Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Common cold

Octocold DS Oral Suspension 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.

Octocold DS Oral Suspension 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 Octocold Oral 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 Octocold

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How to use Octocold Oral 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. Octocold DS Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Octocold Oral Suspension works

Octocold DS Oral Suspension is composed of antipyretic, analgesic, antiallergic, expectorants, and soothing agents. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemicals (prostaglandins) that cause pain and fever. When human body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, house dust, animal dander etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine causing runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, skin rashes etc. Chlorpheniramine maleate blocks the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms. Phenylephrine works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort. Sodium citrate is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. Ammonium chloride works by decreasing the stickiness of phlegm and helps remove it from the airways. Menthol works by producing a mild anesthetic action causing numbness and a cooling sensation in the area of application.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Octocold DS Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of Octocold DS Oral Suspension during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of Octocold DS Oral Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether Octocold DS Oral Suspension alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of Octocold DS Oral Suspension in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Octocold DS Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Octocold DS Oral Suspension helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
  • 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 this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first. 
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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Patient concerns

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common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?
Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan
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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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Name: Octofeb Pharma Private Limited
Address: 208-B Sector-3, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Karnal 132001 (Haryana)
Country of origin: India

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