ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB

Overview

ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB is composed of: PARACETAMOL (500.0 MG), CETIRIZINE (5.0 MG), PHENYLEPHRINE (5.0 MG)

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.

Cetirizine is an anti histamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, Itching, watery eyes and runny nose. It is used to treat cold.

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

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

CETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing

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

How Do I Take It?

ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions


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.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease.
It may cause drowsiness, so don’t Drive while taking this medication.

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

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
CETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability

Common Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache
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

CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

PARACETAMOL : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or Irritability

Disease Interactions

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

Technical Classification

PARACETAMOL is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
PHENYLEPHRINE is categorized as:
  • DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
  • VASOPRESSORS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALKEM COLD 2.5MG/125MG/2.5MG SUSPINR 35 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
ALKEM COLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TABINR 28 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ALKEM PLUS SUSPINR 32 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL
ALKEM PLUS SYPINR 28.47 for 100 ML SYRUPCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
ALKEM RELIEF TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
ANACOLD SYPINR 22.26 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
AVOCOLD SYPINR 33.37 for 60 ML SYRUPCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
AVOCOLD TABINR 24.31 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
CAPTOL CZ DPSINR 26 for 15 ML DROPPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
CETCONIL TABINR 26 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CETIRIZINE 10MG TABINR 5.34 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG
CETIRIZINE 5MG + PHENYLEPHRINE 10MG + PARACETAMOL 325MG TABINR 5.34 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CETIRIZINE TABINR 5.34 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG
CHESTON COLD DS SYPINR 66 for 60 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
CHESTON COLD SYPINR 40 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2 MG
CHESTON COLD SYPUPINR 49.5 for 100 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
CHESTON COLD TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG
CHILDRYL ZP SYPINR 45.05 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE
COLD P PLUS SUSPINR 26.23 for 50 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.0 MG
COLD P PLUS TABINR 23.71 for 10 TABLETSCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
COLDREST SYPINR 28.77 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , CETIRIZINE
COLDRID 2.5MG/500MG/10MG TABINR 22 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
COZYMIN 5MG/500MG/30MG TABINR 26.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
COZYMIN VAPOCAP CAPINR 37.13 for 10 CAPSULESCETIRIZINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL
CREL TABINR 18.1 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE , PHENYLEPHRINE
CTZ PLUS SYPINR 20 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
ENCET D PLUS TABINR 37.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
GENCOLD TABINR 39.9 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
KOKONO 500MG/15MG/5MG TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSCETIRIZINE 500.0 MG, PARACETAMOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
KOLCARE TABINR 23.06 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
KOLDCET P TABINR 24 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
KOLQ PLUS SUSPINR 42.5 for 60 ML SUSPENSIONPARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
KOLQ SYPINR 41.5 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
KOLQ TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
LARY CZ TABINR 28.68 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
LEOM PLUS TABINR 29.9 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
M COLD PLUS CZ 5MG/5MG/500MG TABINR 43.27 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
MAST CC 125MG/12.5MG/2.5MG SYPINR 35 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 12.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
MUCOBAR COLD 5MG/5MG/500MG TABINR 26.78 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
MUCOBAR COLD TABINR 54 for 20 TABLETSCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
NOZEE TABINR 40 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
OKACET COLD TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ONCET CF TABINR 38 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SETRIDE COLD TABINR 12.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
SNEEZINE TABINR 36.2 for 10 TABLETSCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
TOCO TABINR 19.67 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CETIRIZINE
ZEECOLD CZ TABINR 20 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZINCOLD 5MG/500MG/5MG TABINR 32 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CODYLEX CC SYPINR 62 for 120 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
CODYLEX CC TABINR 31.77 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
COLDCIZ PLUS 5MG/30MG/100MG/375MG/5MG TABINR 47.13 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 375.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CAFFEINE 5.0 MG
CPP TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
FLUCOCIDE SYPINR 38 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
KUFTIVE JUNIOR SYPINR 60 for 100 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
MAXTRA COLD TABINR 49.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
MEGACOLD KID SYPINR 34 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, ZINC GLUCONATE 1.5 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 0.5 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML
NICIP COLD & FLU TABINR 51.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
NIMUPAN COLD FLU TABINR 43 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE , PARACETAMOL , CAFFEINE , CETIRIZINE , NIMESULIDE
NIMUTAL COLD TABINR 55 for 10 TABLETSCETIRIZINE , NIMESULIDE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE , CAFFEINE
NOSIER TABINR 38 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
NUTROL SYPINR 28.67 for 60 ML SYRUPCAFFEINE , CETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PHENYLEPHRINE
PAMAGIN C SYPINR 36.28 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, MENTHOL 2.5 MG
QUICK ACTION TABINR 15.91 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
REKOF CC TABINR 31.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
RHINO TABINR 38.65 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SINOCOLD PLUS TABINR for PARACETAMOL 500 MG, NIMESULIDE 100 MG, CAFFEINE 25 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE 5 MG
SKYRYL PLUS TABINR 49 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SNEECURE TABINR 9.62 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 20.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
SNEEZY COLD & FLU TABINR 45 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, NIMESULIDE 100.0 MG, CAFFEINE 25.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
TALICOLD TABINR 21.25 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
TISCOLD SYPINR 36.18 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 2.5 MG
TISCOLD TABINR 28.57 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
TOX (BENNET) TABINR 28.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 450.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
TUSCOLD TABINR 32 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG
ZINCOLD PLUS SYPINR 46 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 250.0 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 7.5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ZIRLON PLUS SYPINR 42.6 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 25 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, PHENYLEPHRINE 1 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 0.5 MG/ML
ZYNCET COLD TABINR 56.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, CAFFEINE 30.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG