Allercet Cold Tablet (Levocetirizine 5mg / Phenylephrine 10mg / Paracetamol 500mg)

Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s is a cough and cold  medication primarily used to treat the allergies and common cold symptoms like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy nose/throat. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by viruses known as ‘rhinovirus’. This virus attacks the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when a person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.

Allercet  Tablet 10’s is composed of three medicines, namely Levocetirizine (antihistamine/antiallergic), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Levocetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage thereby reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is a mild analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as ‘prostaglandins’ responsible for pain and fever.

Allercet Tablet 10’s is available as tablets and liquid form (syrup). Take a Allercet Tablet 10’s tablet with or without food as prescribed by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. If Allercet Tablet 10’s is in syrup form, measure it with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Allercet Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, stomach upset, restlessness, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Allercet Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Allercet Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s. It should be used with caution in the children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, coronary artery disease (heart problems), or receiving any monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) therapy to treat depression like Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine etc. inform your doctor before taking Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s. Do not drink alcohol with Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s as it may potentiate dizziness property of Cetrizine. Hence, it is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery or do hazardous work which requires mental alertness. Taking more than 4 gm per day of paracetamol can damage your liver severely, so if have liver problem please contact doctor.

Allergies, Common cold

Allercet Tablet 10’s is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms and reduces symptoms of allergies. It is composed of three medicines, namely Levocetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Levocetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as ‘prostaglandins’ responsible for pain and fever.

Tablet/capsule: Use Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. Take Allercet Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.Oral suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Allercet Tablet 10’s in doses as prescribed by a doctor with a measuring cup.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like other medications, Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s also has certain side effects, but it is not mandatory for anyone to experience them. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, stomach upset, restlessness, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Allercet Cold Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.