Zipcold-L Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms like a runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and fever. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain, and inflammation.

Zipcold-L Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. It should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. 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 nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. 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 for you. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

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

Uses of Zipcold-L Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of Zipcold-L Tablet

In Common cold

Zipcold-L Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of 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. Zipcold-L Tablet 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 Zipcold-L 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 Zipcold-L

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Headache
Drowsiness
Increased liver enzymes
Allergic reaction

How to use Zipcold-L 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. Zipcold-L Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Zipcold-L Tablet works

Zipcold-L Tablet is a combination of three medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zipcold-L Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zipcold-L 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

Zipcold-L 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Zipcold-L Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Zipcold-L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zipcold-L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Zipcold-L 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 Zipcold-L Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zipcold-L 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.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Zipcold-L Tablet to control symptoms of a common cold.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Your doctor has prescribed Zipcold-L Tablet to control symptoms of a common cold.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by your doctor.
It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.

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