anti cc drop - Paracetamol (125mg) + Pseudoephedrine (2.5mg) medicine

Anti CC Drop - Uses, Price, Side Effects, and Dosage

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๐Ÿญ Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is anti cc drop used for?

Anti CC Drop is a combination medicine containing Paracetamol (125mg) and Pseudoephedrine (2.5mg). It is used to relieve symptoms of common cold and allergies such as fever, headache, and nasal congestion. Paracetamol works as a pain reliever and fever reducer, while Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages to relieve stuffiness.

  • Generic Name: Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine
  • Manufacturer: Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š anti cc drop Uses & Benefits

Symptomatic relief of cold, flu, sinus congestion, and headache

Off-label uses: None common

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine
Brand NameActifed Plus Tablet
ManufacturerEmbiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassAnalgesic, Antipyretic, Decongestant
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
DistributionWidely distributed throughout body fluids
Protein BindingParacetamol: 10-25%; Pseudoephedrine: negligible
MetabolismParacetamol: hepatic via glucuronidation and sulfation; Pseudoephedrine: hepatic N-demethylation
Half-LifeParacetamol: 1.5-3 hours; Pseudoephedrine: 5-8 hours
ExcretionParacetamol: renal (mostly metabolites); Pseudoephedrine: renal (unchanged and metabolites)
BioavailabilityParacetamol: 60-90%; Pseudoephedrine: well absorbed
Onset of ActionParacetamol: 30-60 min; Pseudoephedrine: 15-30 min
Peak Plasma TimeParacetamol: 30-60 min; Pseudoephedrine: 1-2 hours
Duration of ActionParacetamol: 4-6 hours; Pseudoephedrine: 4-6 hours

How It Works

Paracetamol: inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX) in CNS, reducing prostaglandin synthesis; Pseudoephedrine: direct alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction

Mechanism Steps

1Paracetamol inhibits COX enzymes in the CNS, reducing prostaglandin synthesis
2Decreased prostaglandins lead to reduced pain perception and fever
3Pseudoephedrine directly stimulates alpha-1 adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take anti cc drop

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 anti cc drop

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia
  • Dry mouth
  • Nervousness

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Hypertension
  • Arrhythmias
  • Allergic reactions

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Hallucinations

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
MAOIs Major Hypertensive crisis
Beta-blockers Moderate Increased blood pressure
Acetaminophen (high dose) Moderate Increased liver toxicity risk

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • MAOIs
  • Linezolid
  • Methylene blue
  • Other sympathomimetics

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Beta-blockers
  • Tricyclic antidepressants
  • Digoxin
  • Ergot alkaloids

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Caffeine
  • Antacids

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

High-fat meals may delay absorption

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with chronic alcohol use

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Low
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Severe hypertension, coronary artery disease, MAOI use, hypersensitivity

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests, blood pressure, heart rate

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Paracetamol safe; Pseudoephedrine excreted in milk, use caution

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Activated charcoal, N-acetylcysteine for paracetamol overdose; supportive care for pseudoephedrine

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

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MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

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

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

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