dr cold tablet
What is dr cold tablet used for?
This medicine contains Caffeine (25mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) and is used to treat RESPIRATORY. Caffeine: Adenosine receptor antagonist; Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
- Manufacturer: Astra Labs
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 dr cold tablet Uses & Benefits
Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis.
Off-label uses: None well-established.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Caffeine + Chlorpheniramine Maleate |
| Brand Name | Almolet Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Astra Labs |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + CNS Stimulant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Caffeine: Adenosine receptor antagonist; Chlorpheniramine: H1-receptor antagonist
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take dr cold tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of dr cold tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| Fluvoxamine | Major | Increased caffeine toxicity |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Enhanced sedation |
| Sedatives | Moderate | Additive CNS depression |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic effects |
🚨 Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine)
- CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., paroxetine)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Alcohol
- Sedatives
- Anticholinergics
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Increased sedation and CNS depression.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, urinary retention, concurrent MAOI use.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Caffeine and chlorpheniramine are excreted in breast milk; use with caution.
💊 Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; activated charcoal may be considered; monitor for CNS stimulation and arrhythmias.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double dose.
🔄 Substitutes for dr cold tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.