Octocold Tablet
Rs.61for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Octocold
alcohol interaction for Octocold
pregnancy interaction for Octocold
lactation interaction for Octocold
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Octocold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
None
Take it with food if stomach upset occurs.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Octocold Tablet.
UNSAFE
Octocold Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Octocold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Octocold
Caffeine(30mg)
Uses
Caffeine is used in the treatment of apnea of prematurity. It reduces the number of episodes of interrupted breathing in premature newborns.
How it works
Caffeine is a stimulant which works by blocking the action of certain natural substances (adenosine and phosphodiesterase).
Common side effects
Restlessness, Increased heart rate, Increased production of urine
Diphenhydramine(25mg)
Uses
Diphenhydramine is used in the treatment of nasal allergy symptoms, motion sickness and insomnia.
How it works
Diphenhydramine is an antihistaminic medication. It blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
Common side effects
Dizziness, Drowsiness, Dryness in mouth, Blurred vision, Confusion, Convulsion, Difficulty in paying attention, Difficulty in urination, Fatigue, Headache, Hypersensitivity, Urinary retention, Muscle twitching, Palpitations, Sedation, Unsteadiness, Impaired coordination, Epigastric pain, Increased bronchial secretions, Dry mucous membrane, Constipation, Euphoria (feeling of intense excitement and happiness), Abnormality of voluntary movements, Discomfort when urinating, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Double vision, Diaphoresis, Erectile dysfunction, Early menstrual periods, Decreased appetite, Allergic sensitization, Photosensitivity, Eczematous eruptions, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Paradoxical reactions, Depression, Sleep disturbance, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Involuntary muscle movement, Tachycardia, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Paracetamol(500mg)
Uses
Paracetamol is used for pain relief and fever. It is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, muscle pain, or dental pain.
How it works
Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Constipation, Itching, Nephropathy, Hypersensitivity, Platelet disorders, Depression, Confusion, Hallucination, Abnormal vision, Hypoglycemia (low blood glucose level), Sterile pyuria, Liver toxicity, Hemorrhage
Phenylephrine(5mg)
Uses
Phenylephrine is used in common cold.
How it works
Phenylephrine is a decongestant. It works by narrowing the small blood vessels which provides temporary relief from inflammation (redness and swelling) and discomfort.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, High blood pressure, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats), Blurred vision, Breathlessness, Itching, Restlessness, Reflex bradycardia, Excitation, Epigastric pain, Neck pain, Tremors, Hypertensive crisis, Eye pain, Stinging in the eyes, Photophobia, Conjunctival sensitivity, Preterm and low birth weight infants, Fainting, Myocardial infarction, Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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Expert advice FOR Octocold
- Caffeine helps in the treatment of interrupted breathing in premature babies.
- It is given by mouth or via a gastric feeding tube by a doctor or nurse.
- If you are breast-feeding while your infant is treated with Caffeine, do not drink coffee or take any other high caffeine product as caffeine passes into breast milk.