Active 2mg/500mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Sep 21, 2026
What is active 2mg/500mg tablet used for?
Active 2mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) and Paracetamol (500mg). It is used to relieve symptoms of the common cold, such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, fever, and mild pain. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that blocks histamine, reducing allergic reactions, while Paracetamol works as an analgesic and antipyretic to lower fever and relieve pain.
- Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
- Manufacturer: Acichem Laboratories
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.
💊 active 2mg/500mg tablet Uses & Benefits
- Detailed medical information for active 2mg/500mg tablet is being prepared by our medical team.
- Please consult your doctor for complete information.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) |
| Brand Name | active 2mg/500mg tablet |
| Manufacturer | Acichem Laboratories |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take active 2mg/500mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
🌅 Morning ✅
☀️ Afternoon ❌
🌆 Evening ✅
🌙 Night ❌
⚠️ Side Effects of active 2mg/500mg tablet
- Sleepiness
- Allergic reaction
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased liver toxicity |
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🔄 Substitutes for active 2mg/500mg tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient:
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cp mol 2mg/500mg tabletSunrise International Labs ₹4.69 108.4% COSTLIER
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c.p. mol tabletSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ₹6.85 204.4% COSTLIER
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specold tabletBen Pharmaceuticals ₹13.50 500% COSTLIER
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anacold tabletMagnum Laboratories Pvt Ltd ₹13.51 500.4% COSTLIER
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gocold plus tabletAcichem Laboratories ₹14.06 524.9% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.