VILCOLD TAB

Overview

VILCOLD TAB is a Schedule H drug.

VILCOLD TAB is composed of: LEVOCETIRIZINE ( ), PARACETAMOL ( ), PHENYLEPHRINE ( )

Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms such as a runny nose or hives.It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.


Paracetamol is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. The exact mechanism of action of is not known. Paracetamol is used to treat many conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers. It relieves pain in mild arthritis but has no effect on the underlying inflammation and swelling of the joint.

Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Phenylephrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.

Usage

LEVOCETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Allergy, Pediatric Urticaria, Urticaria
LEVOCETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Itching, Nose Itching

PARACETAMOL is generally used to treat: Arthritis
PARACETAMOL can address symptoms like: Head Headache, Back Pain, Cold, Fever

PHENYLEPHRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions


  • You should not use levocetirizine if you are allergic to levocetirizine or cetirizine.
  • You should not take levocetirizine if you have end-stage kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. Any child younger than 12 years old with kidney disease should not take levocetirizine.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
  • Use the medicine exactly as directed.
  • Do not give a child more than the prescribed dose of this medicine.
  • Levocetirizine is usually taken in the evening, with or without food.
  • Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
  • Do not take two doses at one time.
  • Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how levocetirizine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
  • Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
  • Liquid products may contain sugar and/or aspartame. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, phenylketonuria, or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, bleeding problems, growths in the nose, heart, kidney or liver disease, liver inflammation, high blood pressure, chickenpox, anxiety, trouble in sleeping, ulcers, stomach problems, stroke, Kawasaki syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption. It should not be used in children with infections such as flu, chickenpox or viral infections. Avoid large amount of caffeinated beverages while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
Do not give phenylephrine containing products to children younger than 4 years of age. It may cause serious side effects or cause of death in children. Do not use this medication for longer duration, it may cause rebound congestion in prolonged or excessive use of nasal or eye drops. Caution should be exercised in patients with history of severe increase in thyroid hormone, severe heart disease, diabetes, prostate enlargement, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LEVOCETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Mood Swings, Restless Or Irritability, Agitation
PARACETAMOL over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized), Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Common Side-Effects

LEVOCETIRIZINE : Diarrhoea, Urinary Retention, Nosebleeds, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Fever, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Weight Gain, Constipation, Head Headache, Throat Soreness, Runny Nose, Body Pain, Ears Pain, Nasal Congestion, Hoarse Voice, Loss Of Voice, Ears Swelling, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands
PHENYLEPHRINE : Hives, Skin Rash, Blood Pressure, High, Body Itching, Irregular Heartbeat, Difficulty Sleeping, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Discomfort, Wheezing, Shortness Of Breath, Nervousness, Head Headache, Restless Or Irritability, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Serious Side-Effects

LEVOCETIRIZINE : Difficulty Urinating, Cough

Rare Side-Effects

LEVOCETIRIZINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty Breathing
PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

PHENYLEPHRINE can interfere with: Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Hyperthyroidism, Pheochromocytoma, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Prostate Cancer, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

LEVOCETIRIZINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:
  • DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALLERCET COLD 5MG/10MG/500MG TABINR 50.94 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CNF TABINR 77 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
FLUCOZY TABINR 39 for 10 TABLETSLEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
LEVO SETRIDE COLD TOTAL TABINR 15 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
LEZYNCET COLD TABINR 36.97 for 10 TABLETSLEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
LPC SYPINR 57.05 for 100 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 1.25 MG
LPC TABINR 24.35 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
OKACET L PLUS SUSPINR 17.37 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE
OKACET TOTALINR 17.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
VILCOLD TABINR 38.58 for 10 TABLETSLEVOCETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL
VILCOLD Z SYPINR 54.2 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
VILCOLD Z TABINR 36.1 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ZINCOLD TABINR 58 for 15 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

1 AL TOTAL SUSPINR 52.75 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
1 AL TOTAL TABINR 42.25 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ACOLATE P PLUS TABINR 43 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ACOLATE PLUS TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
AKUMINIC TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 32.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ALDAY COLD TABINR 60 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ALLEGONE COLD TABINR 8.25 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 GM, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ANCER TABINR 49.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
CETRIL D TABINR 36.16 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 50.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
CETRILIV AC TABINR 44.7 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
CHESTON COLD TOTAL NF TABINR 66.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
COSCOLD TABINR 65.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
CRF X TABINR 69 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
CUFLIFT TABINR 40 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
DIM CZ TABINR 40 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ELFECOL TABINR 46.11 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, CAFFEINE
HISTACARE SUSPINR 35 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
HISTACARE TABINR 50 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
IMOL COLD 325 TABINR 54.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
KOFF GO PLUS TABINR 39.6 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
L DIO PLUS TABINR 27.47 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
LCZ PLUS TABINR 52.8 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500 MG, AMBROXOL 60 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
LECET PLUS TABINR 22.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
LESTAR AM TABINR 73.03 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
LEVOCETIRIZINE 5MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 5MG + AMBROXOL 30MG + PARACETAMOL 325MG TABINR 8.4 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
LEVOTIZ PLUS SYPINR 58.19 for 1 SYRUPPARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
LEVOTIZ PLUS TABINR 59 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, AMBROXOL 30 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2 MG
LIT AP TABINR 49.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 350.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
NASO CZ TABINR 42 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE , AMBROXOL , PARACETAMOL
NOZEXL TABINR 54 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , CAFFEINE
NOZUKA TABINR 37.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
PA COLD TABINR 31.33 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
PILCOLD TABINR 7.98 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
RESPICURE TAB TABINR 40 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
SINAREST LP SUSPINR 59.62 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, SODIUM CITRATE 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 1.25 MG
SINAREST-LP TABINR 51.25 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500 MG, CAFFEINE 30 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
SNEECURE EXTRA TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
VOTCOLD TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
WIFI TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
WIKORYL L TABINR 45.55 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ZINCOLD LP TABINR 32.37 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ZINCOLD PLUS TABINR 59 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG