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Plascold Tablet is used to treat common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Also, it helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Plascold Tablet
Plascold Tablet is used to treat common cold and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and an itchy/watery nose and throat. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by the rhinovirus.
Plascold Tablet contains Cetirizine, Phenylephrine and Paracetamol. Cetirizine blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Paracetamol inhibits the production of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, headache, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Plascold Tablet. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any interactions/side effects.
Uses of Plascold Tablet
Plascold Tablet is used in the treatment of the common cold and allergies (allergic rhinitis). The detailed uses of Plascold Tablet are as follows:

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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol with Plascold Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Plascold Tablet.
Pregnancy
Caution
The safety of Plascold Tablet in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
The safety of Plascold 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.
Driving
Caution
Plascold Tablet may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Plascold Tablet.
Liver
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Take Plascold Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
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Take Plascold Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Caution
Plascold Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Plascold Tablet to children.
Plascold Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat.
Plascold 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, Plascold Tablet contains cetirizine, an antihistamine known to cause dry mouth. Increase the intake of fluids to avoid excessive dry mouth due to Plascold Tablet, as continued dryness can lead to dental disease (gum disease, fungal infection, tooth decay).
No, you are not recommended to take Plascold 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 Plascold Tablet along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains phenylephrine, which is known to be contraindicated with anti-depressant medications, especially MAO inhibitors. Plascold Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of antidepressants.
Yes, Plascold Tablet is known to cause nausea or vomiting. In case you are experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Plascold Tablet, speak with your doctor.
Yes, Plascold Tablet may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Plascold Tablet to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Plascold Tablet.
Store Plascold Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Plascold Tablet may cause side effects like drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Plascold 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 Plascold 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.
Plascold Tablet is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of the components in Plascold Tablet. Let the doctor know if you have heart problems, stomach ulcers or thyroid problems.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Plascold Tablet will not be more effective but may cause unpleasant side effects. Take Plascold Tablet as per the dose advised by the doctor.
Serious side effects associated with Plascold 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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