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Cold- Gel®
Adult Cold
Soft Gelatin Capsule
Dark green Cold gel capsule (adult cold) in dosage form, containing the active ingredients to as follows:
• Acetaminophen 325 mg
• Phenylephrine hydrochloride 5 mg
• Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg
Drug Category:
Analgesic, antipyretic, decongestant and antihistamine
The mechanism of action and indications:
These products, in addition to acetaminophen, containing phenylephrine hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine maleate. Phenylephrine is a Sympathomimetic amines with a direct effect on the adrenergic receptors that for symptomatic relief of nasal congestion along with other drugs used to treat common cold symptoms. Chlorpheniramine maleate, is a derivative of alkyl amine that classified as a sedative antihistamines. This drug has light effects of sleep and also has antimuscarinic activity. Chlorpheniramine is used for symptomatic relief of allergic conditions such as runny nose and eyes, along with drugs for symptomatic treatment of cough and cold symptoms.
Before use this drug, consult with your doctor or pharmacist:
• If you are allergic to any of the acetaminophen products, Chlorpheniramine, phenylephrine or other drugs or foods, protective materials, colors, gelatin, etc.
• Kidney or liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma (intraocular pressure), respiratory disorders, urinary or prostate problems, diabetes.
• If you drink alcohol
• In the case of pregnancy and lactation.
• If you take medicinal products containing the enzyme monoamine oxidase (MAO), antidepressants or medications to control the symptoms of Parkinson's.
• If you are taking other products containing acetaminophen, sedatives, hypnotics, or any other drug.
Not the following cases, while taking this medication:
• Meal drug at regular intervals and complete the treatment course.
• Do not use more than prescribed dose. You can meal it along with food or before it with empty stomach.
• If you forget a dose of medicine, meal it at the first opportunity, but if subsequent time is reached, use prescribed dose and avoid double dosage.
Use in lactation and pregnancy:
• It is allowed in pregnancy and lactation, under doctor’s supervision.
Cautions
If you see any of following symptoms along with treatment course, stop medication and visit your doctor:
• In case of any new symptoms.
• Redness or swelling of the extremities.
• Intensified pain or no relief in seven days.
• Exacerbation or persistence of fever for more than three days.
• In the event of symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, or drowsiness and movement disorders.
Drug and Dosage
Your doctor will determine the dosage of any medicine, but the routine use of this drug in adults and children over 12 years is as follow: 1-2 capsules every 4 to 6 hours Maximum to 8 capsules in 24 hours.
Side effects
• Each drug, along the desired treatment effects may cause some unwanted side effects. Side effects are rare and are usually mild, too. Although all of these effects cannot be seen in a person, but if you see this effects, stop medication and consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Blood disorders, skin rashes or other allergic reactions, pancreatitis, liver damage or kidney necrosis if consumption exceeded production, loss of sense of smell or taste, movement disorders, digestive disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, pain muscle, heart palpitations, restlessness, insomnia, chills, dry mouth and increased blood pressure.
Poisoning
In the case of using drug more than prescribed Dose, stop medication and transfer the patient do medical centers.
Drug Maintenance
• Keep drug under 30ﹾC
• Keep it away from light and Moisture and in it’s Original pack.
• Keep it away from children reach
• Do not use expired drug.
Dosage form
Cold gel capsules are released in 50 numerical Boxes.
