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D Cold Total Tablet

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Manufacturer :  Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Paracetamol, Caffeine, Phenylephrine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About D Cold Total Tablet

Manufactured by Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd, D Cold Total Tablet comprises of Paracetamol, Caffeine, and Phenylephrine and is a mild analgesic and is a common painkiller which also treats common fever. It is also used in pain relief when it comes to backaches, headaches, toothache, and arthritis.

The medicine is strong enough to also help patients that have been suffering from cancer obtain relief from the pain. It is also used for patients who have undergone surgery to cope with the pain. The tablet works on selective inhibition, as it inhibits the enzyme function in the brain that helps in the treatment of pain and fever.

There are certain receptors in the brain that are activated and help inhibiting pain signals. The medicine facilitates the increase of blood flow across the skin, sore throat, and flu. It helps in relieving the pain of menstrual cramps, migraine, and fever.

There are a variety of drugs that react with D Cold Total Tablet and the list also includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and herbal products. However, even though it can be used for treating fever and cold, the medicine should only be consumed after consulting the doctor.

    What are the uses of D Cold Total Tablet

    What are the contraindications of D Cold Total Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of D Cold Total Tablet ?

    Key highlights of D Cold Total Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration of the effect of D Cold Total Tablet is about 4-6 hours on average.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The tablet contains paracetamol, which is a major constituent and shows effects within one hour of oral administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. If diarrhea and rashes on the skin of the infant is noticed, it must be reported. The consultation of the doctor is necessary before moving forward.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      The effects of alcohol and this medicine are not yet known.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      This medication can cause drowsiness in the patient, which can be very dangerous while driving. The patient must refrain from performing any activity that requires alertness in the patient.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Patients with impaired liver functions must not opt for this medicine as it can cause adverse side effects. Patients that have a history of kidney damage must consult the doctor.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Patients with impaired liver functions must not opt for this medicine as it can cause adverse side effects. Patients that have a history of liver damage must consult the doctor.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. You should not take the missed dose if it is time for taking the next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Overdosage can cause harmful effects to the body. Early symptoms are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain while late symptoms include yellowing of skin and eye, severe abdominal pain and dark color urine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine is a pain relief medication. It selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals. It also acts as a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort. Lastly, adenosine receptors gets deactivated when the drug is consumed and leads to an increase in energy. Altogether they alleviates the disease symptoms.

      What are the interactions of D Cold Total Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        This medication reacts with alcohol. You must consult doctor before consuming alcohol.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        The medication reacts severely with compounds and products such as luoroquinolones, high blood pressure medicines, interfere with certain laboratory tests, juxtapid mipomersen, ketoconazole, leflunomide, mexiletine, oral contraceptives, prilocaine and teriflunomide.
      • Interaction with Disease

        This medicine can affect the liver drastically and it may also cause liver failure.

      FAQs about D Cold Total Tablet

      • Ques : What is d cold total tablet?

        Ans : D Cold Total is classified as a mild analgesic, most commonly used as a pain reliever.

      • Ques : What is d cold total tablet used for?

        Ans : D Cold tablet is used in the treatment and prevention of conditions such as cold, fever, nasal decongestant, fatigue, ear pain, cephalalgia, headache and toothache.

      • Ques : Is it safe to take d cold total tablet during pregnancy?

        Ans : The patient is advised to consult a doctor before using it during pregnancy.

      • Ques : How does d cold total tablet work?

        Ans : D Cold Total acts as an antihistamine medication. It works as a cough suppressant and obstructs the production of enzymes in the body.

      • Ques : Should I use D Cold Total Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : D Cold Tablet is advised to consume an hour after taking meals. Patient can consult to the doctor for proper dosage instructions.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use D Cold Total Tablet?

        Ans : It is advised to use the tablet twice a day for good results. Patients should consult to doctor for proper dosage and frequency of this medication.

      References

      • Acetaminophen- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/paracetamol

      • Caffeine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/caffeine

      • Phenylephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/phenylephrine

      • Dart Tablet: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2018 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugsbanks.com/dart-tablet/

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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