INTRODUCTION ABOUT NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET is a combination of Caffeine, Diphenhydramine,
Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine which belongs to the group of medicines
called CNS Stimulants, Antihistamines, Analgesics-Antipyretics, and
Nasal Decongestants respectively. It is used to relieve flu and cold
symptoms, headache, body ache, extreme weakness, watery eyes, fever,
cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny, and congested nose.
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended for use in children and
adolescents (aged less than 12 years). Before taking NICIP COLD &
FLU TABLET, inform your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, liver,
heart, thyroid, prostrate, or breathing problems, or if you are taking
any medicines for depression.
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET is not
recommended for use in pregnancy. NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET should be
used with caution in breastfeeding women, so consult your doctor before
taking it. The most common side effects of taking NICIP COLD & FLU
TABLET are nausea, vomiting, headache, sleep problems, sleepiness,
restlessness, dizziness. Contact your doctor if any of the above side
effects worsen.
USES OF NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET
It is used to relieve:
- flu and cold symptoms
- headache
- body ache
- extreme weakness
- watery eyes
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- sneezing, runny and congested nose
HOW NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET WORKS
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET relieves cold and flu symptoms where paracetamol
inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for
causing pain and fever, diphenhydramine relieves allergy symptoms like
watery eyes, sneezing, and runny nose, phenylephrine narrows the small
blood vessels and relieves congestion and stuffy nose, and caffeine
enhances the action of paracetamol and decreases drowsiness caused by
diphenhydramine.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow with a
glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will
decide the correct dose and duration of NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET for
you according to your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET
COMMON
- nausea, vomiting
- headache, dizziness
- sleep problems, sleepiness
- restlessness
Stop taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- tiredness, drowsiness, reduced attention, unsteadiness, dry mouth
- allergic reactions (rash, breathlessness, swelling)
- blurred vision
- throbbing sensation, irregular heartbeat
- muscle twitching, fits, pins and needles sensation
- thicker bronchial mucus
- trouble passing urine
- serious
skin reactions like acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP),
Steven Johnson syndrome (SJS), and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Lie
down until dizziness is resolved, then get up slowly. Do not hurry and
move slowly and carefully. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and
other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. If dizziness
does not improve, consult your doctor.
Headache
Drink
ample amount of water. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress
free. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine for headache. If
headache does not improve, contact your doctor.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET with, or just after meals. Stick to simple
meals. Avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If nausea does not improve,
contact your doctor. Get adequate rest. Drink lots of fluids, especially
water. Have small sips if you feel sick. Do not take any medicine for
vomiting without your doctor’s consultation. If vomiting does not
improve, contact your doctor.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Contraindicated
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
BREASTFEEDING
Use with Caution
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
Do
not drive or use any machines if you feel dizzy or sleepy or have
decreased alertness after taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Consult your doctor
Avoid
consumption of alcohol with NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET. It should be
used with caution in chronic alcohol users and patients with alcohol
dependence. Consult your doctor for advice.
KIDNEY
Use with Caution
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET should be used with caution in patients having
kidney problems and urinary retention. Consult your doctor before taking
it.
LIVER
Use with Caution
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
alcoholic liver disease or other liver problems. Consult your doctor
before taking it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
Do
not take NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET if you are allergic to Caffeine,
Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, or any of the other
ingredients of this medicine.
LUNGS
Use with Caution
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
respiratory conditions like emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or bronchial
asthma. Consult your doctor before taking it.
HEART DISEASE
Consult your doctor
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended in patients with serious heart
conditions or high blood pressure. NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET should
be used with caution in patients with Raynaud’s phenomenon (a blood
vessel disease), and other heart or circulation diseases. Consult your
doctor before taking it.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
Contraindicated
NICIP
COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended for use in children and
adolescents (aged less than 12 years). Consult your doctor before taking
it.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with Caution
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
OTHERS
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended for use if you:
- have an overactive thyroid
- have an enlarged prostate gland or other prostrate problems
- have persistent or chronic cough, or cough with excessive secretions
Before taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- have increased pressure inside your eye
- have diabetes (high blood sugar)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:
- cholestyramine (used to reduce blood fat levels)
- medicines used to manage nausea (Ex. metoclopramide, domperidone)
- medicines use for blood thinning (Ex. warfarin, psoralen)
- medicines
used to manage high blood pressure and other heart or circulatory
problems (Ex. atenolol, methyldopa, trimetaphancamsylate) - medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, phenelzine)
- atropine (used for pupil dilation)
- medicines used to manage allergies of skin and in cold and cough (Ex. chlorpheniramine, clemastine)
- flucloxacillin (used to manage infections)
B. Drug-Food interaction:
Avoid
caffeine-containing medications, food, and beverages like tea and
coffee while taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET as it may cause shaking,
uncomfortable feeling in the chest or difficulty sleeping.
Overdosage:
If
you or anyone else accidentally took too much of NICIP COLD & FLU
TABLET, contact your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdose are liver
damage.
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | :Â Â | Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine |
| Pharmacological Category | :Â Â | CNS stimulant, Direct sympathomimetic, Antipyretic-analgesic, Nasal Decongestants |
| Therapeutic Indication | :  | Symptoms of cold and flu |
| Dosage Forms | :Â Â | Tablet |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET out of reach of children
- Store below 25°C
FAQs ABOUT NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET
Q: What are the uses of NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET?
A:
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET contains Caffeine, Diphenhydramine,
Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine which altogether provides relief from flu
and cold symptoms, headache, body ache, extreme weakness, watery eyes,
fever, cough, sore throat, sneezing, runny, and congested nose.
Q: Can NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET be crushed?
A:
No. Do not break, crush or chew NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET. Simply
swallow it whole with a glass of water. Consult your doctor for advice.
Q: Can NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET cause drowsiness?
A:
Yes. NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET may cause drowsiness or sleepiness.
Therefore, avoid operating machinery or driving vehicles, and other
activities requiring mental concentration. Avoid caffeine-containing
medications, food, and beverages like tea and coffee to manage
drowsiness while taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET as it already
contains caffeine and too much caffeine may cause shaking, uncomfortable
feeling in the chest or difficulty sleeping.
Q: Can NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET be given to children?
A:
No. NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended for children and
adolescents below 12 years of age. Your doctor will decide the correct
dose or select a suitable alternative management for your child.
Q: Will steam inhalation make NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET more effective?
A:
You can also try steam inhalation while taking NICIP COLD & FLU
TABLET, which may be helpful to relieve the symptoms quickly. However,
consult your doctor for advice.
Q: What if I forget to take a dose of NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET?
A:
If you forget to take a dose of NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET, take it as
soon as you remember. However, omit the missed dose if it is almost
time for the next dose. Do not take the medicine twice to make up for
the missed dose.
Q: Can NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET be stopped?
A:
Continue taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET until your doctor tells you
to stop, unless you experience any unwanted effects, worsening of your
condition or any new symptoms. In such case, contact your doctor right
away.
Q: Does NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET cause nausea?
A:
Yes. Nausea is a common side effect of NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET. If
you feel nauseous, take NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET with, or just after
meals. Stick to simple meals and avoid eating oily or spicy foods. If
nausea does not improve, contact your doctor.
Q: What precautions do I need to follow while taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET?
A:
Patients taking NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET must inform their doctor
about their pre-existing conditions like heart, kidney, liver, heart,
thyroid, breathing, or prostrate problems, or if you are taking any
medicines for depression. Patients should also inform if they are
pregnant, breast-feeding, or having any allergies. Consult your doctor
if you experience anything different.
Q: Can NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET be taken during pregnancy?
A:
NICIP COLD & FLU TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnancy. If
you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to get
pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it. Inform your doctor
immediately if you become pregnant during management with NICIP COLD
& FLU TABLET.
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