Active Cold M
Active Cold M Products are primarily used for
Common cold
About Active Cold M Products
Uses of Active Cold M Products
Chlorpheniramine Maleate+Phenylephrine is used in the treatment of common cold. It relieves symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching of the nose or throat.
Active Cold M Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Active Cold M are Vomiting, Cerebral hemorrhage, Restlessness, Anxiety, Dizziness, Pale skin, High blood pressure, Seizure, Dry nose, Dry throat, Excitement, Rash, Headache, Tremors, Palpitations, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Abdominal pain, Allergic reaction, Decreased appetite, Blurred vision.
How Active Cold M Products work
Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine1 is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine2 is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Patient Concerns about Active Cold M Products
Frequently asked questions about Active Cold M Products
Frequently asked questions about Active Cold M Products
Q. What is Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet?
Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and cough. It works by lowering chemicals in the body that cause allergy symptoms. Montelukast works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose. This further helps to relieve the symptoms.
Q. Can the use of Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?
Yes, the most common side effect of Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet is sleepiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention unless your doctor says that you may do so. Do not drink alcohol or take other central nervous system depressants, such as cough and cold medicines. Also avoid taking certain pain relief medicines and medicines that help you sleep as they can lead to severe drowsiness or can worsen it, causing falls or accidents.
Q. Can Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet be stopped when allergy symptoms are relieved?
No, Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any side effects of this medicine or the symptoms of allergy are worsened, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Can the use of Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet?
No, do not take alcohol while taking Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness/sleepiness caused by Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet.
Q. Will Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?
No, taking a higher dose of this medicine than recommended will not make it more effective. Consuming higher than the recommended dose of Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet can cause increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
Products for Active Cold M
Active Cold M 5mg/10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹123
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Active Cold M Oral Suspension
bottle of 60 ml Oral Suspension
MRP
₹120
Not Available