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Introduction of M Cold Tablet

M Cold Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It relieves from allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. It also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain, inflammation, and fever.

M Cold Tablet is a combination of analgesic & antipyretic-PCM, adenosine receptor (A1 & A2) antagonist, and H1 antihistaminics (1st Gen) medicines.

Uses of M Cold Tablet

Benefits of M Cold Tablet

In Common cold

M Cold Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold, such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

M Cold Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of M Cold Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of M Cold

  • Allergic reaction
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Restlessness
  • Sleepiness

How to use M Cold Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. M Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with M Cold Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
M Cold Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
M Cold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of M Cold Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
M Cold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
M Cold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of M Cold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of M Cold Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
M Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of M Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of M Cold Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
M Cold Tablet
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Quick tips

M Cold Tablet

  • M Cold Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
  • Along with taking M Cold Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
    1. Steam inhalation.
    2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
    3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
    4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
    5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

Fact Box

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Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Patient concerns

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Pain in left wrist joint to middle .no any heavy object put on hand Pain in night when change the sleep position.
Dr. Trilok Kumar Jha
Orthopaedics
Tab Sumoflam 1 BD after meals, Cap Cynocal M fort 1 daily, Do Cold fomentation. Review after a week.
M suffering from common cold since last week and there is continuous sneezing pls help me
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Tab Cetzine 10 mg 1 tab at night x 5 days.
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