Okacet Cold Total: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Okacet Cold Total Benefits & Uses

Okacet Cold Total is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Urticaria Pigmentosa
Allergy
Common Cold
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Okacet Cold Total Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Paracetamol (500 mg), Phenylpropanolamine (25 mg), Cetirizine (5 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Paracetamol (500 mg), Phenylpropanolamine (25 mg), Cetirizine (5 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Paracetamol (500 mg), Phenylpropanolamine (25 mg), Cetirizine (5 mg)/Tablet

Okacet Cold Total Related Warnings

Is the use of Okacet Cold Total safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Okacet Cold Total safely.
Is the use of Okacet Cold Total safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Okacet Cold Total on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Okacet Cold Total on the Kidneys?

Okacet Cold Total rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Okacet Cold Total on the Liver?

Okacet Cold Total may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Okacet Cold Total on the Heart?

You can take Okacet Cold Total without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Okacet Cold Total with Other Drugs

Okacet Cold Total should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Carbamazepine

Pseudoephedrine

Okacet Cold Total Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Okacet Cold Total unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Glaucoma
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Okacet Cold Total

Is this Okacet Cold Total habit forming or addictive?

Okacet Cold Total does not cause addiction.

Okacet Cold Total Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Okacet Cold Total

Taking Okacet Cold Total with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Okacet Cold Total

Consuming Okacet Cold Total with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Frequently asked Questions about Okacet Cold Total

Question about 5 years ago

What are the symptoms of Okacet Cold Total overdose?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Okacet Cold Total 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 Okacet Cold Total inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

What is the treatment for Okacet Cold Total poisoning?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

As we know Okacet Cold Total is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Okacet Cold Total ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Okacet Cold Total poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Okacet Cold Total to treat common cold and sore throat?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Okacet Cold Total is primarily not used to treat a common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.

Question over 4 years ago

What are the interactions between Okacet Cold Total and codeine?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions have been reported between Okacet Cold Total and codeine. Do not take it until and unless prescribed. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant medicinal side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and tremors after taking Okacet Cold Total. Inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Okacet Cold Total with an antihistamine?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Okacet Cold Total can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.