Okacet Cold Tablet
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Product introduction
Okacet Cold Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever.
Okacet Cold Tablet is taken with or without food 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, headache, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, and allergic reaction. 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. This medicine can also cause 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 this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Okacet Cold Tablet
Benefits of Okacet Cold Tablet
In Treatment of Common cold
Okacet Cold Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.
This medicine 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 the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
This medicine 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 the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. 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 Okacet Cold 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 Okacet Cold
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Constipation
How to use Okacet Cold 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. Okacet Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Okacet Cold Tablet works
Okacet Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okacet Cold Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Okacet Cold 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
Okacet Cold 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
Okacet Cold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Okacet Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Okacet Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Okacet Cold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Okacet Cold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Okacet Cold Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Okacet Cold 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.
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Quick tips
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- It make you feel dizzy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Okacet Cold Tablet affects you.
- Smoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Okacet Cold Tablet
Twice A Day
47%
Once A Day
42%
Thrice A Day
11%
What are you using Okacet Cold Tablet for?
Others
57%
Nasal congest*
18%
Fever
14%
Headache
4%
Allergic cond*
4%
*Nasal congestion (blocked nose), Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Average
47%
Excellent
27%
Poor
26%
What were the side-effects while using Okacet Cold Tablet?
Nausea
25%
Headache
19%
Dizziness
12%
Fatigue
12%
No Side Effec*
12%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Okacet Cold Tablet?
With food
74%
With or witho*
18%
Empty stomach
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Okacet Cold Tablet on price
Average
43%
Not Expensive
31%
Expensive
27%
FAQs
Q. Is it safe to use Okacet Cold Tablet?
Yes, Okacet Cold Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause unwanted side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, allergic reaction. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. Can the use of Okacet Cold Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. Can the use of Okacet Cold Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold Tablet 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. If vomiting occurs, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. You should also let your doctor know if you are unable to drink water and there are signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.
Q. Is it safe to use Okacet Cold Tablet?
Yes, Okacet Cold Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause unwanted side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, allergic reaction. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. Can the use of Okacet Cold Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Q. Can the use of Okacet Cold Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold Tablet 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. If vomiting occurs, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. You should also let your doctor know if you are unable to drink water and there are signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.
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