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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is a respiratory medicine mainly used to treat the common cold and allergies. This combination helps reduce symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, or itchy/watery nose and throat.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, or watery eyes. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat. It is mostly caused by viruses known as rhinovirus.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is a combination of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine. Paracetamol inhibits the production of prostaglandins. Phenylephrine works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage. Chlorpheniramine blocks the action of histamine, which is responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Some people may experience drowsiness, nervousness, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's or any other medicines. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's. Do not use Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding without a doctor’s advice, as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby.

Uses of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is used in the treatment of the common cold and allergies. The detailed uses of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's are as follows:

  • Relief from Cold Symptoms: Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is widely used to ease symptoms of the common cold, including nasal congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose.
    Alleviation of Allergic Rhinitis: Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's effectively reduces symptoms of allergic rhinitis, offering relief from sinus pressure and itchy, watery eyes.

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Directions for Use

  • Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
  • It is usually taken every 4 hours. However, follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication for effective results.
  • Swallow Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Key Benefits

  • Paracetamol helps reduce elevated body temperature caused by colds and the flu.
  • relieves nasal pain, sore throats, headaches, and body aches.
  • Phenylephrine hydrochloride improves breathing by reducing sinus pressure and nasal oedema.
  • Chlorpheniramine maleate reduces sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and itching.
  • Provides relief from common cold, flu, and allergic rhinitis symptoms.

How Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's Works

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is a combination of three drugs: Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic), Phenylephrine hydrochloride (decongestant), and Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine/antiallergic). • ParacetamoL works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins, which are responsible for pain and fever. • Phenylephrine hydrochloride works by shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage. Thereby providing relief from congestion and decreasing excess mucus production. • Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as it may cause chest pain, rapid pulse, fast or uneven heart rate, confusion, hallucinations, severe nervousness, tremor, seizure (convulsions). If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's.
  • Do not use Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding without a doctor’s advice, as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby.
  • Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 4 years.
  • Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as it may cause liver damage.
  • If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in the stomach or intestines, enlarged prostate gland, pheochromocytoma, kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Co-administration of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Taking Furazolidone with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Cetrest Cold Total Tablet only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and Potassium chloride (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Potassium chloride it not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ChlorpheniraminePotassium citrate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and Potassium citrate (in tablet or capsule form) together can increase the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding, and gastrointestinal injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Potassium citrate is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as severe stomach pain, bloating, lightheadedness or dizziness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), decreased hunger, or dark, tarry stools, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Co-administration of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and Valdecoxib may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and Valdecoxib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if the side effects worsen, please consult a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Co-administration of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Cetrest Cold Total Tablet and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have joint pain or swelling, fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, over-tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet may increase the risk or severity of Liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet with Teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet

  • Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to improve overall health.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
  • Gargle with salt water for relief from a sore throat.
  • Avoid spicy food as they worsen dehydration or irritation, especially if you have cold or sinus symptoms.

Lifestyle changes

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.
  • Proper sleep helps the body recover faster from cold and flu symptoms.
  • Use steam inhalation in conjunction with phenylephrine hydrochloride to treat nasal congestion.

Environment changes

  • To stop the spread of infection, practice excellent hygiene by washing your hands often and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
  • Avoid exposure to cold air and pollution

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIALLERGIC]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause increased drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may be excreted in breast milk, and cause harm to the baby. Besides this, Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may also slow milk's production, so it is better to contact a doctor before a lactating mother takes it.

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Driving

Caution

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may cause blurred vision or impair thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 4 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's to children.

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Heart

Caution

Exercise caution before using Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's in case of heart problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Exercise caution before using Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's in older patients. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

FAQs

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, or watery eyes.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreases the mucus production. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

Yes, Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's contains paracetamol which acts as mild pain killer (analgesic) and fever reducer (antipyretic). It works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever.

No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause increased drowsiness, dizziness and lack of concentration.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is excreted in breast milk and may affect the health of baby. Therefore, if you are breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's so that the doctor may prescribe Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's if the benefits are greater than risks.

Yes, Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy after taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's.

No, you are not recommended to take Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's with Cetirizine as co-administration of these two medicines may increase sedation and can cause drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating. However, please consult a doctor before taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's with other medicines.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's, please consult your doctor.

Do not use Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, like isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. Tell your doctor before taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's if you have nausea, stomach pain, itchy skin, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-coloured stools, or jaundice (yellowing of your skin or eyes). In rare cases, paracetamol present in Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may cause a severe skin allergic reaction. So, if you observe any skin blisters or redness or rash, immediately contact your doctor and stop taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's.

The number of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's doses to be taken daily varies from person to person, depending on factors such as health needs, age, and gender. Take the number of doses of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's as a doctor instructed. It's always essential to follow the dosage instructions provided by a healthcare professional, as they consider several factors that are suitable to you before recommending.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is a combination medication that contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine used to treat symptoms of the common cold or flu. Whereas Paracetamol is a single-ingredient medication primarily used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, muscle aches, or toothaches.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's combines Paracetamol, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine, which are used to treat common colds and allergies, including sneezing, runny nose, congestion, fever, and headache.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's is generally considered safe when used as prescribed by a doctor. However, like all medications, it can have side effects and potential interactions with other drugs. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions and inform them of any pre-existing and existing medical conditions or medication history to avoid adverse complications.

You are recommended to stop taking Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's if your symptoms are relieved only after discussing with your doctor. Generally, it is always best to complete the full prescribed course duration for complete relief. Your doctor will ensure your relieved status, provide guidance based on their observation, and avoid the recurrence of the symptoms.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may cause dizziness in some individuals, as it is a reported side effect. If you experience this, take some rest, as the effect typically resolves over time. However, if you experience severe or continuous dizziness, please inform your doctor promptly.

Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's may damage the liver, especially when taken in high doses or for extended periods and with pre-existing liver diseases. Paracetamol, one of the active ingredients in Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's, can also cause liver damage if not used as directed. To ensure safety, follow your doctor's instructions carefully and inform them if you have any pre-existing liver conditions.

Store Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's by keeping it cool, dry, and out of sunlight. Make sure to keep it out of the reach of children.

The common side effects of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's that may occur in some individuals are drowsiness, nervousness, headache, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep), blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Cetrest Cold Total Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001, India.
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