Sumo Cold Tablet (Caffeine 30mg / Diphenhydramine 25mg / Paracetamol 500mg)

Sumo Cold Tablet

Sumo Cold Tablet is a combination of Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. It is used to treat common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, watery eyes, and nasal congestion, etc.

Sumo Cold Tablet may cause some common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, dryness in the mouth, and headache. This medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking this medicine. Seek your doctor’s consultation if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it.

Sumo Cold Tablet can be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity of your medical condition. If you stop treatment early, your symptoms may reoccur and worsen your condition.

Sumo Cold Tablet should be used with caution if you have problems related to liver, kidney, heart or asthma. Avoid consuming alcohol while on Sumo Cold Tablet therapy as it may increase the risk of dizziness or stomach bleeding.

Sumo Cold Tablet may interact with other medicines. Inform your doctor about the medications you take. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sumo Cold Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Skin rash
Dark or clay coloured stools
Tiredness
Loose stools
Bloody and cloudy urine
Stomach discomfort
Dry mouth
Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Fatigue
Headache
Heart rhythm disorders
Visual disturbances
Increase in the blood pressure
Nasal irritation
Difficult or painful urination

Uses of Sumo Cold Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Common Cold
A common cold is a viral infection of your nose and throat. The symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, watery eyes, nasal congestion, etc. Sumo Cold Tablet is used to provide relief from the symptoms of the common cold. It also reduces pain and fever.

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When not to use?

Allergy
Avoid using Sumo Cold Tablet if you are allergic to it. Contact your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling anywhere in your body, dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Kidney damage
Sumo Cold Tablet is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems as it may worsen your kidney condition due to the accumulation of this medicine in the kidneys.
Severe liver disease
Sumo Tablet gets broken down in the liver. Higher doses of this medicine may cause liver damage. Therefore, Sumo Tablet is generally not recommended if you have severe liver problem because it can further increase the risk of liver damage.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Sumo Cold Tablet is not recommended for use if you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate gland that is located below the urinary bladder in men) since taking this medicine may cause increased difficulty in passing urine.
Cardiovascular Disease
Sumo Tablet usage is not recommended if you have cardiovascular diseases for prolonged time. It may lead to increased heart rates, low blood pressure, and changes in electrocardiogram (ECG). The risk is especially higher in elderly people.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Sumo Cold Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may affect your foetus.
Breast-feeding
Sumo Tablet is not recommended if you are breastfeeding as it contains Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm your baby. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor before breastfeeding if this medicine is being taken.
General warnings
Overdose and/or excessive use
Paracetamol poisoning is caused by the excessive use of Sumo Cld Tablet. It results in liver damage. Use this medicine as advised by your doctor/pharmacist.
Chronic malnutrition
Malnutrition and fasting can increase the risk of Sumo Tablet toxicity. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine if needed based on your body weight.
Pediatric use
Sumo Cold Tablet should not be used to induce sleep in children less than 12 years of age,
Duration of therapy
Do not take Sumo  Tablet for more than 7 days without consulting your doctor.
Driving or operate a machine
Sumo Cold Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. It is advised that you do not perform activities like driving vehicles or operating machines after taking this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If you missed a Sumo Cold Tablet dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.
Overdose
Avoid the overdose of Sumo Tablet. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, seek medical attention at the earliest.

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General Instructions
Take the Sumo Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor.
Do not increase dosage or take it for a longer period than recommended.
Inform your doctor if you take any other medications for the common cold.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment or if you develop a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash.
Inform your doctor if you take any antidepressants (medicines used in the treatment of depression).