Epcold Tablet

Epcold Tablet is used to treat symptoms of the common cold, such as sneezing, runny nose, fever, headache, body pains, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat. It is mostly caused by viruses known as “rhinoviruses”. The virus enters the body through the nose, mouth, or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when the person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.

Epcold Tablet is a combination of four drugs: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. Caffeine is a stimulant that increases the effect of paracetamol. Diphenhydramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Together, Epcold Tablet helps to provide relief from common cold symptoms.

Take Epcold Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Epcold Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tiredness, disturbance in attention, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Epcold Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Epcold Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking Epcold Tablet. Epcold Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years. Please do not take more than the prescribed dose of Epcold Tablet as it may cause severe liver damage. Avoid excessive intake of caffeine as it may cause shaking, difficulty sleeping, and uncomfortable feelings in the chest.

Epcold Tablet contains Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. Caffeine is a stimulant that increases the effect of paracetamol and decreases drowsiness caused by Diphenhydramine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins that are responsible for pain and fever. Diphenhydramine is an anti-allergic drug that blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  Phenylephrine is a decongestant that works by contracting and narrowing the blood vessels. Thereby, provides relief from congestion and decreasing mucus production. Together, Epcold Tablet helps to provide relief from symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

• Drowsiness

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Tiredness

• Disturbance in attention

• Dry mouth

If you are allergic to Epcold Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are advised to consult a doctor before taking Epcold Tablet. Epcold Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Epcold Tablet as it may cause severe liver damage. Avoid excessive intake of caffeine as it may cause shaking, difficulty sleeping and uncomfortable feeling in the chest. If you experience anxiety, nervousness, diarrhoea, high blood pressure or dizziness while taking Epcold Tablet, please consult a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Epcold Tablet may interact with a cholesterol-lowering agent (colestyramine), medicines used to control nausea (domperidone, metoclopramide), blood thinner (warfarin), beta-blockers (atenolol), antihypertensives (methyldopa) and ganglion blocking agent (trimetaphan camsylate).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates, and pectin including jellies, cabbage, brussels sprouts, and broccoli as Epcold Tablet may interact with these foods. Also, avoid the intake of Epcold Tablet with chocolate and caffeine-containing foods such as tea, coffee, colas, and some herbal supplements,  as they may increase the risk of severity of side effects. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Epcold Tablet it may as it may increase the risk of liver damage and cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), seizures (fits),  glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), enlarged prostate gland, kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Epcold Tablet.

• CHOLESTYRAMINE
• DOMPERIDONE
• METOCLOPRAMIDE
• WARFARIN
• ATENOLOL
• METHYLDOPA
• TRIMETAPHAN

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.

• Eat plenty of foods rich in good bacteria like yoghurt to improve overall health.

• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. 

• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat. 

• Avoid consumption of alcohol with Epcold Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness or lack of concentration.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the virus, mainly known as ‘rhinoviruses’, affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected by having 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like pollutants, dust, etc. The symptoms of the common cold include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, feeling unwell, and stuffy or runny nose.