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Watcold Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

CETIRIZINE-5MG + PARACETAMOL-325MG + PHENYLEPHRINE-5MG

Uses:

<p>Watcold Tablet is used in the treatment of the common cold and allergies (allergic rhinitis). The detailed uses of Watcold Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Relief from nasal congestion:</strong> Watcold Tablet helps to relieve nasal congestion by reducing swelling in the nasal passages, easing breathing, and providing comfort from stuffiness.</li><li><strong>Decreasing symptoms of allergies:</strong> Watcold Tablet can effectively work in alleviating allergy symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing, providing relief from common allergens.</li><li><strong>Reducing fever: </strong>Watcold Tablet is also involved in reducing fever associated with colds and flu, providing relief and comfort.</li><li><strong>Easing sore throat symptoms: </strong>Watcold Tablet provides temporary relief from sore throat discomfort, making swallowing and speaking easier.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Watcold Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergy symptoms. It is composed of three medicines, namely, Cetirizine, Phenylephrine, and Paracetamol.
  • Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that work by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
  • It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.
  • Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose.
  • Paracetamol is a mild analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever.
  • Watcold Tablet helps relieve symptoms such as a runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, congestion, pain & fever.

FAQs

Watcold Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat.

Watcold Tablet is composed of three medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine‚ (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses. Paracetamol works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever.

Yes, Watcold Tablet contains cetirizine, an antihistamine known to cause dry mouth. Increase the intake of fluids to avoid excessive dry mouth due to Watcold Tablet, as continued dryness can lead to dental disease (gum disease, fungal infection, tooth decay).

No, you are not recommended to take Watcold Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, weakness, or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

It is not recommended to take Watcold Tablet along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains phenylephrine, which is known to be contraindicated with anti-depressant medications, especially MAO inhibitors. Watcold Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of antidepressants.

Yes, Watcold Tablet is known to cause nausea or vomiting. In case you are experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Watcold Tablet, speak with your doctor.

Yes, Watcold Tablet may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Watcold Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Watcold Tablet.

Store Watcold Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Watcold Tablet may cause side effects like drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Watcold Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding. The safety of Watcold Tablet in breastfeeding mothers is unknown. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

Watcold Tablet is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of the components in Watcold Tablet. Let the doctor know if you have heart problems, stomach ulcers or thyroid problems.

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Watcold Tablet will not be more effective but may cause unpleasant side effects. Take Watcold Tablet as per the dose advised by the doctor.

Serious side effects associated with Watcold Tablet are allergic reactions, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, irregular heartbeat, or unexplained bleeding. Consult the doctor if you experience any of these side effects.

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