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Coldact is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule, Tablet. Common Cold, Fever are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Coldact has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Coldact depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Coldact also has some side effects, the most common being Stomach Upset, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Usually, these side effects of Coldact go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Coldact is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Coldact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Coldact related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Coldact are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Coldact may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Coldact is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Coldact is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Coldact safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Coldact in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Coldact safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Coldact.
What is the effect of Coldact on the Kidneys?
Coldact is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Coldact on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Coldact. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Coldact on the Heart?
You can take Coldact without any fear of damage to the heart.
Coldact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Coldact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Coldact habit forming or addictive?
Coldact does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Coldact as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Coldact only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Coldact is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Coldact
Taking Coldact with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Coldact
Taking alcohol with Coldact can be dangerous.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Coldact that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Yes, you can take Coldact with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
No, Coldact is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without further delay.
Coldact is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.
An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Coldact overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Coldact inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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