Tancet Cold Tablet
Tancet Cold Tablet is used for Cold, Running nose, Headache, Fever, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Catarrh, Eczema, Allergy symptoms, Joint pain and other conditions. Tancet Cold Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Tancet Cold Tablet contains Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylpropanolamine as active ingredients.
Tancet Cold Tablet works by increasing the pain threshold and increases the blood flow across the skin, heat loss and sweating; stimulating alpha-adrenergic receptors which produce vasoconstriction and reduces tissue edema and nasal congestion; blocking histamine that is produced during an allergic rejection;
Detailed information related to Tancet Cold Tablet’s uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.
Uses
Tancet Cold Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Cold
Running nose
Headache
Fever
Sneezing
Watery eyes
Catarrh
Eczema
Allergy symptoms
Joint pain
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Tancet Cold Suspension
Tancet Cold Tablet
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Side-effects
The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Tancet Tablet. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Headache
Feeling of sickness
Skin reddening
Allergic reactions
Shortness of breath
Swollen facial features
Liver damage
Abnormalities of blood cells
Nausea
Rashes
Liver toxicity
Less white blood cells
Acute renal tubular necrosis
Blood dyscrasias
Chest tightness
Hypertension
Hallucinations
Irregular heartbeat
Epileptic seizures
Tremors
Psychosis
Dizziness
Dryness
Drowsiness
Tancet Cold Tablet may also cause side-effects not listed here.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.
Precautions
Before using TancetCold Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Avoid alcohol or other sedative intake while taking this drug
Avoid its continuous use for longer than 3 months
Avoid using it if allergic to paracetamol
Do not drive or operate machinery
Do not take paracetamol if you consume alcoholic beverages every day
Do not use it longer than 3-5 days
Use it only in acute conditions
Use it sparingly in all patients especially in infants, children and cardiac patients
Interactions with Tancet Cold Tablet
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of TancetCold Tablet may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Tancet Cold Tablet may interact with the following drugs and products:
Acebutolol
Alcohol
Atropine
Bromocriptine
Debrisoquine
Doxepin
Ephedrine
Furazolidone
Guanethidine
Indomethacin
When not to use Tancet Cold Tablet
Hypersensitivity to Tancet Cold Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, TancetCold Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:
Glaucoma
Hepatic impairment
Hypersensitivity
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Intestinal obstruction
Prostatic hypertrophy
Severe kidney problem
Severe liver problem
Composition and Active Ingredients
Tancet Cold Tablet is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Paracetamol
Phenylpropanolamine
Cetirizine
