Fastorik Tablet

Fastorik Tablet is a combination medicine used to relieve symptoms of cold, flu and allergies such as the runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, fever and blocked sinuses. The common cold is a respiratory illness that affects the nose and throat. It is mostly caused by a virus known as rhinovirus.

Fastorik Tablet contains Paracetamol (Analgesic), Triprolidine (Antihistamine) and Pseudoephedrine (Decongestant). Paracetamol blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Triprolidine reduces the effects of histamine, which causes watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in the nose. This helps you to breathe more easily. Together, Fastorik Tablet helps in providing relief from cold symptoms.

Take Fastorik Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Fastorik Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Fastorik Tablet contains paracetamol, do not take any other products containing paracetamol along with Fastorik Tablet unless prescribed. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fastorik Tablet is not recommended for children below four years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Fastorik Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fastorik Tablet as it could cause increased dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

Fastorik Tablet is a combination of three drugs, namely: Paracetamol, Triprolidine and Pseudoephedrine. Fastorik Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of cold, flu, and allergies such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion and blocked sinuses. Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic that blocks the release of chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Triprolidine is an antihistamine that reduces histamine, which causes watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in your nose. This allows you to breathe more easily. Together, Fastorik Tablet helps in providing relief from cold symptoms.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Headache
• Difficulty sleeping

Do not take Fastorik Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors or have taken them in the last 14 days. Fastorik Tablet contains paracetamol, do not take any other products containing paracetamol along with Fastorik Tablet unless prescribed. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, COPD, blockage in the stomach or intestine, high blood pressure, enlarged prostate or urinary problems, glaucoma, diabetes, overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma (tumour of the adrenal gland), heart, kidney or liver impairment. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Fastorik Tablet is not recommended for children below 4 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Fastorik Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Fastorik Tablet as it could cause increased dizziness.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Fastorik Tablet may interact with opioid analgesics (codeine, tramadol, morphine), anti-cholinergic (atropine), anti-hypertensive (methyldopa, guanethidine, debrisoquine, betanidine), anti-arrhythmic (bretylium), cardiac glycoside (digoxin), anti-migraine (ergotamine, methysergide), hormone (oxytocin) and anti-depressant medication (moclobemide).

Drug-Food Interactions: Do not consume grapefruit while taking Fastorik Tablet.

Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have asthma, COPD, a blockage in the stomach or intestine, high blood pressure, enlarged prostate or urinary problems, glaucoma, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma (a tumour of the adrenal gland), heart, kidney, or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Fastorik Tablet.

• CODEINE
• TRAMADOL
• MORPHINE
• ATROPINE
• METHYLDOPA
• GUANETHIDINE
• BETANIDINE
• DIGOXIN
• ERGOTAMINE
• OXYTOCIN
• MOCLOBEMIDE
• DEBRISOQUINE
• METHYSERGIDE
• BRETYLIUM

• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly to prevent the spread of germs.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.
• Gargle with salt water for relief from sore throat.
• Avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol.
• Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat.
• Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough.
• Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by viruses affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years of age 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 dust, pollutants etc. Common cold symptoms might include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain, headache, sneezing, low-grade fever and feeling unwell.