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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Jan 1, 2025 | 2:49 PM IST
Graycold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. It also helps treat nose or throat allergy symptoms due to upper respiratory tract allergies, sinus pain, and headache. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing stuffy nose. It inhibits the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever. Some people may experience vomiting, drowsiness, restlessness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and dry mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Gray's Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Graycold Tablet

Graycold Tablet is a cough and cold medication primarily used to treat common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. It also helps treat nose or throat allergy symptoms due to upper respiratory tract allergies, sinus pain, and headache. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by viruses known as 'rhinovirus'. The virus enters the body through the nose, mouth, or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when a person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.

Graycold Tablet is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. 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' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, which decreases sleepiness caused by Cetrizine and speeds up the action of all the medicines present in Graycold Tablet .

Take Graycold Tablet  with or without food as your doctor prescribes and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Graycold Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience vomiting, drowsiness, restlessness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Graycold Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not stop taking Graycold Tablet even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and even worsen your condition. If you have high blood pressure,  kidney or liver disease, heart condition or cardiovascular disorders, overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, or Raynaud's disease (blood vessel disease), please do not take the Graycold Tablet as it is known to interact. Graycold Tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Graycold Tablet as it contains caffeine, which may pass through breast milk. Do not take Graycold Tablet if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Uses of Graycold Tablet

Treatment of Allergies of nose or throat, Sinus pain with headache, Common cold.

Medicinal Benefits

Graycold Tablet is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms. It is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.  It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses. 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' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant which speeds up the action of other medicines present in Graycold Tablet and decreases its sleepiness (sedative) property.

Side Effects of Graycold Tablet

  • Vomiting
  • Drowsiness
  • Restlessness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Graycold Tablet if you are allergic to any ingredients present in it. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Graycold Tablet as it contains caffeine, which can pass in the breast milk, which may have a stimulating effect on a breastfed child. Therefore, Graycold Tablet should be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding females. If you have high blood pressure,  kidney or liver disease, heart condition or cardiovascular disorders, overactive thyroid, enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease (blood vessel disease), please do not take the Graycold Tablet as it is known to interact. Also, inform your doctor about all other medications you have taken before starting Graycold Tablet . Do not stop taking Graycold Tablet even if you feel better without asking your doctor, as your symptoms may come back and even worsen your condition. Graycold Tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. Do not take Graycold Tablet if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CaffeinePhenelzine
Critical
CaffeineTranylcypromine
Critical

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

Habit Forming

No

How Graycold Tablet Works

Graycold Tablet is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. 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' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, which decreases sleepiness caused by Cetrizine and speeds up the action of all the medicines present in Graycold Tablet .

What if I have taken an overdose of Graycold Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Graycold Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Graycold Tablet to avoid excessive drowsiness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Graycold Tablet in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Graycold Tablet contains caffeine which is known to pass through the breast milk and stimulate the breastfeeding child.

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Driving

Caution

Graycold Tablet is known to cause drowsiness, so please do not drive or operate any machinery which requires concentration.

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Liver

Caution

Graycold Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Graycold Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Graycold Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 12.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FLAT NO. A-16/901, PARK INFINIA S.NO. 220/214/221, BHEKRAI NAGAR, PUNE,Maharashtra-412308
Other Info - GRA0326

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FAQs

Graycold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. It also helps treat nose or throat allergy symptoms due to upper respiratory tract allergies, sinus pain, and headache.
Graycold Tablet is composed of four medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic), and Caffeine (a stimulant). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reduces stuffy noses. 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' responsible for pain and fever. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, decreasing the sleepiness property of Graycold Tablet and speeding up the action of other medicines in Graycold Tablet .
Yes, the Graycold Tablet might cause nausea or vomiting in some cases. In case you are experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Graycold Tablet , speak with your doctor right away.
Yes, it is absolutely safe to take antibiotics along with Graycold Tablet to manage fever and infection symptoms.
Graycold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with bronchial asthma, narrow-angle glaucoma, gastrointestinal obstruction, or urinary bladder obstruction, diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, and thyroid disease.
No, you should not take Graycold Tablet along with high blood pressure (hypertension) medication, leading to a further rise in blood pressure. Please inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure before starting Graycold Tablet .
Graycold Tablet is a cold and cough medication used to relieve common cold symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, and watery eyes. It also helps alleviate allergy symptoms in the nose or throat caused by upper respiratory tract allergies, as well as sinus pain and headaches.
No specific food interactions were found for Graycold Tablet . However, it is generally recommended to avoid alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness and dizziness when combined with Graycold Tablet . Always consult the doctor for personalized advice regarding food or other potential interactions based on your health condition.
Yes, Graycold Tablet may cause sleepiness or drowsiness as a common side effect. If you experience sleepiness or drowsiness, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery unless you feel fully alert.
Graycold Tablet should be stored in a cool and dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
The serious side effects of Graycold Tablet are rare and uncommon. However, consult the doctor immediately if you notice allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, or a fast or irregular heartbeat.
No, taking Graycold Tablet more than the prescribed doses will not be effective, rather it may cause unpleasant side effects. Therefore, always take Graycold Tablet in the dose exactly as prescribed by the doctor to prevent adverse effects and to get full benefits.
You should consult the doctor before taking Graycold Tablet if you are breastfeeding, as it contains caffeine, which can pass into breast milk and may have a stimulating effect on a breastfed child.
The side effects of Graycold Tablet include drowsiness, vomiting, restlessness, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and dry mouth. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

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