a cold suspension - Cetirizine (5mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) medicine

A Cold Suspension - Uses, Price, Side Effects

4.4 (18 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Arika Healthcare ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 22, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 22, 2026

What is a cold suspension used for?

A Cold Suspension is a combination medicine used to relieve symptoms of the common cold and allergies. It contains Cetirizine, an antihistamine that reduces sneezing and runny nose, and Paracetamol, a pain reliever and fever reducer. It works by blocking histamine and lowering body temperature.

  • Generic Name: Cetirizine (5mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
  • Manufacturer: Arika Healthcare
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.

๐Ÿ’Š a cold suspension Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Cetirizine (5mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
Brand Namea cold suspension
ManufacturerArika Healthcare
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassInformation pending
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take a cold suspension

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of a cold suspension

  • Nausea
  • Stomach irritation
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Allergic reaction
  • Nervousness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Restlessness
  • Headache

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Alcohol Moderate Increased risk of liver damage
Warfarin Moderate Increased bleeding risk
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 22, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

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