Cold 3 Kit

Cold 3 Kit is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever. Cold 3 Kit is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, and allergic reaction. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• Treatment of Common cold

Cold 3 Kit is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.

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. Cold 3 Kit may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Sleepiness
• Allergic reaction

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cold 3 Kit.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cold 3 Kit 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cold 3 Kit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Cold 3 Kit does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Cold 3 Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cold 3 Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cold 3 Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cold 3 Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Cold 3 Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory