A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is a cold 5mg/500mg/30mg tablet used for?
A Cold 5mg/500mg/30mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to relieve common cold symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, congestion, fever, and body aches. It contains Cetirizine (antihistamine), Paracetamol (pain reliever/fever reducer), and Phenylephrine (decongestant). It works by blocking histamine, reducing pain and fever, and shrinking nasal blood vessels.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Arika Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ a cold 5mg/500mg/30mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Alerid Cold Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Arika Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Analgesic/Antipyretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: Selective H1 receptor antagonist; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS, antipyretic via hypothalamic heat-regulating center.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take a cold 5mg/500mg/30mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of a cold 5mg/500mg/30mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Blood dyscrasias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased risk of bleeding due to paracetamol |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased risk of liver toxicity |
| CNS Depressants | Minor | Additive sedative effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- MAOIs
- Warfarin
- Isoniazid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Barbiturates
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Zidovudine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Chloramphenicol
- Metoclopramide
- Probenecid
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of paracetamol; grapefruit juice may increase cetirizine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with paracetamol; additive CNS depression with cetirizine.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hepatic impairment, acute liver disease.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (if prolonged use or overdose), renal function, CBC.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cetirizine: Excreted in milk, use caution; Paracetamol: Compatible.
๐ Overdose Management
Paracetamol overdose: N-acetylcysteine; Cetirizine overdose: supportive care, activated charcoal.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double.