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Zincold Tablet 15's

Zincold Tablet 15's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Zincold Tablet 15's

Zincold Tablet 15's belongs to the class of medication called 'cough and cold medications' primarily used to treat symptoms of the common cold 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'. The virus enters the body through the nose, mouth, or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when the person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.

Zincold Tablet 15's is a combination of three drugs, namely: 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 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.

Take Zincold Tablet 15's as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Zincold Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, nervousness, headache, dizziness, insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep), blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Zincold 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.

If you are allergic to Zincold Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Zincold Tablet 15's. Do not use Zincold 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. Zincold Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 4 years. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Zincold Tablet 15's as it may cause liver damage. 

Uses of Zincold Tablet 15's

Common cold, Allergies

Medicinal Benefits

Zincold Tablet 15's contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Chlorpheniramine maleate. 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 that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine maleate 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.Oral syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take the syrup with or without food in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zincold Tablet 15's

  • Drowsiness
  • Nervousness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep)
  • Blurred vision
  • Constipation
  • Dry mouth

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Zincold Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Zincold Tablet 15's. Do not use Zincold 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. Zincold Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 4 years. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Zincold Tablet 15's as it may cause liver damage.  If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in the stomach or intestines, enlarged prostate gland, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Zincold Tablet 15's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zincold Tablet 15's may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), antidepressants (duloxetine, escitalopram), anticonvulsants (clonazepam), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), muscle relaxants (cyclobenzaprine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), bronchodilator (albuterol), sleeping agent (ramelteon), pain and fever medicines (paracetamol), pain killers (ibuprofen).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid intake of Zincold Tablet 15's with chocolate and caffeine-containing foods such as cocoa beans and tea leaves as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Zincold Tablet 15's as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause increased drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in the stomach or intestines, enlarged prostate gland, pheochromocytoma (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Zincold Tablet 15's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • CLONAZEPAM
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • DEXTROMETHORPHAN
  • ALBUTEROL
  • PARACETAMOL
  • IBUPROFEN
  • RAMELTEON

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
  • 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 sore throat.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol with Zincold Tablet 15's as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Special Advise

  • Do not give Zincold Tablet 15's to children below 4 years of age.
  • Do not take Zincold Tablet 15's for longer than 7 days in a row (for adults) and 5 days (for the children above 4 years).
  • If you have allergic skin reactions like skin redness or rash that spreads and causes blistering and peeling, immediately contact a doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the virus, mainly known as ‘rhinoviruses’ affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected to have 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like pollutants, dust, etc. The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, feeling unwell, stuffy, or runny nose. In some cases, the discharge from the nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which is not an indication of bacterial infection.

Allergies: It occurs when allergy-causing agents (allergens) attack and invades our body thereby causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamine' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever, etc.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16-11-477/45, Dilsukh Nagar, Hyderabad-500036, Telangana, India.
Other Info - ZIN0023

FAQs

Zincold Tablet 15's contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Chlorpheniramine maleate. Paracetamol works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine hydrochloride works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, providing relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Zincold Tablet 15's contains paracetamol which acts as a 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.
Zincold Tablet 15's may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Zincold Tablet 15's to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel drowsy after taking Zincold Tablet 15's.
You are not recommended to take Zincold 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 Zincold Tablet 15's with other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Zincold Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Zincold Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Zincold Tablet 15's, please consult your doctor.
Do not use Zincold 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 Zincold 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 Zincold Tablet 15's may cause a severe skin allergic reaction. So, if you observe any skin blisters or redness or rash, stop taking Zincold Tablet 15's and contact your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Zincold 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 Zincold Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Zincold 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

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

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Driving

Caution

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

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Liver

Caution

Take Zincold 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 Zincold 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

Caution

Zincold Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below four years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Zincold Tablet 15's to children.

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