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Ctc-Plus Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ctc-Plus Tablet is used to treat common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Also, it helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, headache, and vomiting. 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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Composition :

CETIRIZINE-5MG + PARACETAMOL-325MG + PHENYLEPHRINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nova Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Ctc-Plus Tablet

Ctc-Plus Tablet is used to treat common cold and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and an itchy/watery nose and throat. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by the rhinovirus.

Ctc-Plus Tablet contains Cetirizine, Phenylephrine and Paracetamol. Cetirizine blocks the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Paracetamol inhibits the production of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

Some people may experience drowsiness, nausea, fatigue, dry mouth, headache, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Ctc-Plus Tablet . Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any interactions/side effects.

Uses of Ctc-Plus Tablet

Ctc-Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of the common cold and allergies (allergic rhinitis). The detailed uses of Ctc-Plus Tablet are as follows:

  • Relief from nasal congestion: Ctc-Plus Tablet helps to relieve nasal congestion by reducing swelling in the nasal passages, easing breathing, and providing comfort from stuffiness.
  • Decreasing symptoms of allergies: Ctc-Plus Tablet can effectively work in alleviating allergy symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing, providing relief from common allergens.
  • Reducing fever: Ctc-Plus Tablet is also involved in reducing fever associated with colds and flu, providing relief and comfort.
  • Easing sore throat symptoms: Ctc-Plus Tablet provides temporary relief from sore throat discomfort, making swallowing and speaking easier.

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Directions for Use

  • Ctc-Plus Tablet can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Ctc-Plus Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Ctc-Plus Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergy symptoms. It is composed of three medicines, namely, Cetirizine, Phenylephrine, and Paracetamol.
  • Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that work by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
  • It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.
  • Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose.
  • Paracetamol is a mild 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.
  • Ctc-Plus Tablet helps relieve symptoms such as a runny nose, blocked nose, sneezing, congestion, pain & fever.

How Ctc-Plus Tablet Works

Ctc-Plus Tablet contains Cetirizine (antihistamine/antiallergic), Phenylephrine (decongestant) and Paracetamol (mild analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing a stuffy nose. Paracetamol works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins', responsible for pain and fever. Together, Ctc-Plus Tablet helps relieve symptoms of a cold and allergy.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Ctc-Plus Tablet
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ctc-Plus Tablet

An overdose of Ctc-Plus Tablet may cause unpleasant side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Ctc-Plus Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
  • Avoid taking Ctc-Plus Tablet if you have taken an MAO inhibitor (anti-depressant medication) in the past 14 days.
  • Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Ctc-Plus Tablet .
  • Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure,  kidney or liver disease, or coronary artery disease.
  • Ctc-Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and sleepiness, so it is advised not to drive a car or operate machinery unless you are alert.
  • Consumption of alcohol should be avoided as it may lead to excessive drowsiness and sleepiness. 
  • Keep your doctor informed about all other medications you are taking.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Taking Furazolidone with Ctc-Plus Tablet can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Ctc-Plus Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Ctc-Plus Tablet only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Ctc-Plus Tablet can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Ctc-Plus Tablet is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Taking Ctc-Plus Tablet with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Ctc-Plus Tablet leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ctc-Plus Tablet with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Ctc-Plus Tablet together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Ctc-Plus Tablet is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Ctc-Plus Tablet with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Ctc-Plus Tablet and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ctc-Plus Tablet with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
CetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Ctc-Plus Tablet with esketamine may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ctc-Plus Tablet can be taken with esketamine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolOxazepam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Ctc-Plus Tablet may decrease the excretion rate of Oxazepam which could result in a higher serum level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Oxazepam and Ctc-Plus Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Ctc-Plus Tablet and Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ctc-Plus Tablet and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have joint pain or swelling, fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, over-tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Ctc-Plus Tablet and Leflunomide may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ctc-Plus Tablet and Leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ctc-Plus Tablet:
Co-administration of Ctc-Plus Tablet and Valdecoxib may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ctc-Plus Tablet and Valdecoxib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if the side effects worsen, please consult a doctor.

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.

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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 a sore throat.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption with Ctc-Plus Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness, or lack of concentration.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY STIMULANTS

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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Ctc-Plus Tablet as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Ctc-Plus Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of Ctc-Plus 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

The safety of Ctc-Plus Tablet in breastfeeding mothers is unknown. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Ctc-Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness or tiredness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Ctc-Plus Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Take Ctc-Plus Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Ctc-Plus Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Ctc-Plus Tablet is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before giving Ctc-Plus Tablet to children.

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Heart

Unsafe

Ctc-Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in heart patients as it can lead to cardiovascular effects.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Ctc-Plus Tablet should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice before using Ctc-Plus Tablet .

FAQs

Ctc-Plus Tablet is used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes or itchy/watery nose and throat.

Ctc-Plus Tablet is composed of three medicines, namely Cetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine‚ (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Cetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, a runny 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 works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins responsible for pain and fever.

Yes, Ctc-Plus Tablet contains cetirizine, an antihistamine known to cause dry mouth. Increase the intake of fluids to avoid excessive dry mouth due to Ctc-Plus Tablet , as continued dryness can lead to dental disease (gum disease, fungal infection, tooth decay).

No, you are not recommended to take Ctc-Plus Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, weakness, or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

It is not recommended to take Ctc-Plus Tablet along with any anti-depressant medication as it contains phenylephrine, which is known to be contraindicated with anti-depressant medications, especially MAO inhibitors. Ctc-Plus Tablet should be taken at least 15 days after your last dose of antidepressants.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Al Barsha 1 Dubai United Arab Emirates
Other Info - CTC0009

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Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Nov 21, 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

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