coldhit tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is coldhit tablet used for?
Correctal Tablet (Phenylpropanolamine + Dexchlorpheniramine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Phenylpropanolamine (NA) + Dexchlorpheniramine (NA), which Phenylpropanolamine: alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction; Dexchlor. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Phenylpropanolamine + Dexchlorpheniramine
- Manufacturer: Aurz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ coldhit tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis
Off-label uses: Urticaria, Motion sickness
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Phenylpropanolamine + Dexchlorpheniramine |
| Brand Name | Correctal Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Aurz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Sympathomimetic + Antihistamine |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Phenylpropanolamine: alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction; Dexchlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist blocking histamine effects
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take coldhit tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of coldhit tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Urinary retention
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Blood dyscrasias
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| Beta-blockers | Major | Reduced antihypertensive effect |
| Antihypertensives | Major | Reduced blood pressure control |
| CNS depressants | Moderate | Increased sedation |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic effects |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Antacids | Minor | Decreased absorption |
| Caffeine | Minor | Increased CNS stimulation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Beta-blockers
- Antihypertensives
โก Moderate Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Anticholinergics
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Caffeine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, MAOI use
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, CNS status, anticholinergic effects
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; may pass into breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; consider activated charcoal, monitor vitals
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double