Alcold Plus Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alcold plus tablet used for?
Alcold Plus Tablet combines Loratadine (5mg) and Paracetamol (500mg) to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes, while also reducing fever and mild pain. It works by blocking histamine and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.
- Generic Name: Loratadine + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Legend Pharma Technologies
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alcold plus tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Loratadine + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Alcold Plus Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Legend Pharma Technologies |
| 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
Loratadine: Selective peripheral H1 receptor antagonist; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS, analgesic and antipyretic
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alcold plus tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alcold plus tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Blood dyscrasias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased liver toxicity |
| MAOIs | Moderate | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Warfarin
- Isoniazid
- Rifampin
โก Moderate Interactions
- Ketoconazole
- Erythromycin
- Cimetidine
- Amiodarone
- Fluconazole
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Caffeine
- Theophylline
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase loratadine levels; food may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with paracetamol; additive CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to components, severe hepatic impairment, acute liver disease
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, CBC
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Loratadine: Excreted in milk, use with caution; Paracetamol: Safe
๐ Overdose Management
Activated charcoal, N-acetylcysteine for paracetamol overdose; supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.