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Lear Cold Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose. It contains aceclofenac, paracetamol, phenylephrine, cetirizine, and caffeine. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. Common side effects of this medication are dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping.

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About Lear Cold Tablet

Lear Cold Tablet belongs to the class of antihistamines. It is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose. The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat caused by viruses.

Lear Cold Tablet is a combination of aceclofenac, paracetamol, phenylephrine, cetirizine, and caffeine as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Lear Cold Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, consult your doctor immediately. Take Lear Cold Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not use Lear Cold Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other contents. Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, asthma, breathing problems, and heart problems before taking Lear Cold Tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Lear Cold Tablet.

Uses of Lear Cold Tablet

Lear Cold Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold and flu-related symptoms. The detailed uses of Lear Cold Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Relieves cold and allergy symptoms: Lear Cold Tablet helps manage runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and nasal congestion caused by colds or seasonal allergies.<br/>• Reduces inflammation, pain, and fever: Lear Cold Tablet block chemical messengers that cause body aches, headaches, and elevated temperature.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Take Lear Cold Tablet with food to reduce stomach upset.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Lear Cold Tablet combines paracetamol, aceclofenac, paracetamol, phenylephrine, cetirizine, and caffeine. Paracetamol inhibits the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) in the brain, which are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing the stuffy nose. Aceclofenac works by inhibiting the effect of chemical messengers like prostaglandins (responsible for producing pain and inflammation). This helps relieve allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. 

How Lear Cold Tablet Works

Lear Cold Tablet is a combination of aceclofenac, paracetamol, phenylephrine, cetirizine, and caffeine as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
• Keep Lear Cold Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.
• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Lear Cold Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose. If you take more than prescribed dose accidentally, it may lead to unwanted effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects or think you have taken too much.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history to rule out any side effects. Lear Cold Tablet may cause drowsiness, so do not take alcohol as it causes excessive drowsiness. Also, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are drowsy. Caution should be exercised if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, epilepsy, asthma, breathing problems, and heart disease while taking Lear Cold Tablet. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety is not established. Limited information is available on the use of medicine in special populations. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking the medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Co-administration of Lear Cold Tablet with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Lear Cold Tablet and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lear Cold 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 Lear Cold Tablet:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Lear Cold Tablet together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Lear Cold 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 Lear Cold Tablet:
Taking Furazolidone with Lear Cold Tablet can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Lear Cold 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 Lear Cold Tablet only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Taking Lear Cold Tablet with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Lear Cold Tablet leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lear Cold 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 Lear Cold Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Lear Cold Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Lear Cold 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.
CaffeineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Taking these two together can cause your blood pressure to rise, a condition known as a hypertensive crisis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lear Cold Tablet with Linezolid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. It can be taken if your doctor prescribes it. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
CaffeineIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Taking these two together can cause your blood pressure to rise, a condition known as a hypertensive crisis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lear Cold Tablet with Isocarboxazid is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. It can be taken if your doctor prescribes it. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Coadministration of tranylcypromine with Lear Cold Tablet can in cause severe high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lear Cold Tablet with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, convulsions, and sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body). Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CaffeinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Taking these two together can cause your blood pressure to rise, a condition known as a hypertensive crisis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lear Cold Tablet with Phenelzine is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. They can be taken if your doctor advises it. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
CetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lear Cold Tablet:
Co-administration of Lear Cold Tablet with esketamine may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Lear Cold Tablet can be taken with esketamine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • To stay fit and safe, sleep at least 8 hours each night.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects. Hence, avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Lear Cold Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Lear Cold Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Lear Cold Tablet. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Lear Cold Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine if you are drowsy.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Lear Cold Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Lear Cold Tablet. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Lear Cold Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

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FAQs

Lear Cold Tablet is used to treat Common cold and allergies.

Lear Cold Tablet works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Lear Cold Tablet should not be used if you have taken antidepressants in the last 14 days. Inform your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription, and dietary supplements you are taking to identify any interactions with the Lear Cold Tablet.

Lear Cold Tablet is composed of five active ingredients: Aceclofenac (an anti-inflammatory), Paracetamol (a pain reliever/fever reducer), Phenylephrine (a decongestant), Cetirizine (an antihistamine), and Caffeine (a stimulant). These ingredients are is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold and fever.

You can stop taking Lear Cold Tablet once your symptoms are relieved, as it is typically used for short-term relief of common cold symptoms. However, please consult your doctor before discontinuing the medication. It is important to complete the full course of treatment to avoid return of your symptoms, even if you feel better.

Lear Cold Tablet may cause nausea and vomiting as mild side effects. Try taking the medication with food and stay hydrated with clear fluids to help manage these symptoms. If the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Lear Cold Tablet is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to any of its components. It should be avoided in individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stomach ulcers, or severe kidney, liver, or heart problems. Inform your doctor of any pre-existing conditions before prescribing Lear Cold Tablet. Additionally, do not take Lear Cold Tablet if you have used an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

You can take Lear Cold Tablet with Vitamin B-complex only if advised by the doctor. Your doctor can evaluate potential interactions based on your specific health needs to ensure safety.

Lear Cold Tablet may potentially harm your liver if taken in excessive doses or for a long time, especially if you have pre-existing liver problems. Please consult your doctor before using Lear Cold Tablet, as your doctor may adjust the dosage if necessary.

Taking a higher dose of Lear Cold Tablet than recommended is not advisable; it increases the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and liver or kidney damage, especially if you have pre-existing conditions or if it is taken for a longer period of time. Always follow the recommended dosage to ensure safety and effectiveness. If symptoms persist, please consult your doctor.

Lear Cold Tablet is safe when taken in the correct dosage and for the recommended duration as prescribed by a doctor. However, it is important to consult a doctor before using Lear Cold Tablet, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking other medications. Overuse or taking high doses of Lear Cold Tablet may lead to side effects, such as stomach issues, high blood pressure, or liver damage. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Lear Cold Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established. Please consult your doctor or paediatrician if you have any concerns.

There is no available information regarding whether Lear Cold Tablet is safe during pregnancy. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you are pregnant before using it. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Lear Cold Tablet should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

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