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Fexocold Tablet 10's is used in the treatment of the common cold and allergic symptoms. It reduces swelling in the nasal passages and blocks the release of chemical substances that cause allergic symptoms and pain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, trouble sleeping, and restlessness. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

LEGION PHARMA

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Fexocold Tablet 10's

Fexocold Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called ‘cough and cold preparations’ used in the treatment of the common cold and allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes and blocked nose. The common cold is a respiratory illness of the nose and throat caused by ‘rhinoviruses’. Allergies are immune system reactions to foreign bodies or allergens such as certain foods, chemicals, pet dander, or pollen.

Fexocold Tablet 10's contains Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic medicine. It blocks the release of histamine, chemical substances that cause allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, watery eyes, itching, sneezing, and swelling or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (reduce pain) and antipyretic (reduce fever). It can block the production of prostaglandins (chemical substances), thereby decreasing pain, swelling, and inflammation. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that can reduce swelling in the nasal passages making it easy to breathe.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Fexocold Tablet 10's are nausea, vomiting, headache, ear pain, trouble sleeping, restlessness, and palpitations (pounding heart). These side-effects usually go away without requiring any medical attention. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Fexocold Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any contents of it. It should not be used in patients with severe liver failure. It should be used with caution in children, patients with liver or kidney disease, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly people. Alcohol increases the risk of side-effects. Fexocold Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Uses of Fexocold Tablet 10's

Fexocold Tablet 10's is used for the effective relief from symptoms of the common cold and allergies. The detailed uses of Fexocold Tablet 10's include:

  • Relief from common cold symptoms: Fexocold Tablet 10's helps reduce nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and headache commonly associated with colds.
  • Treatment of allergies: Fexofenadine in Fexocold Tablet 10's is an antihistamine that alleviates allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, itching, and sneezing.
  • Fever and pain management: Paracetamol in Fexocold Tablet 10's helps lower fever and relieve mild to moderate pain or body aches.
  • Decongestant action: Fexocold Tablet 10's acts as a nasal decongestant by narrowing the blood vessels in the nasal passages, reducing swelling and congestion.
  • Combination therapy benefit: The combined action of antihistamine, analgesic, and decongestant provides comprehensive relief from cold and allergy symptoms.

Key Benefits

Fexocold Tablet 10's is composed of three medicines, namely Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Fexofenadine is an anti-allergic drug 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. 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 'prostaglandin's responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nostrils and the nasal passage and reducing stuffy nose. Together, Fexocold Tablet 10's can effectively treat common cold and allergy symptoms.

Directions for Use

  • Fexocold Tablet 10's can be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Fexocold Tablet 10's Works

Fexocold Tablet 10's contains Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic medicine. It blocks the release of histamine, chemical substances that cause allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, watery eyes, itching, sneezing, and swelling or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (reduce pain) and antipyretic (reduce fever). It can block the production of prostaglandins (chemical substances), thereby decreasing pain, swelling, and inflammation. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that can reduce swelling in the nasal passages making it easy to breathe.
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption may cause liver damage and increase the risk of side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Fexocold Tablet 10's is a category C medicine and may cause toxic effects to the unborn baby. When clinically needed, Fexocold Tablet 10's is given to pregnant women after doing a risk/benefit assessment.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Fexocold Tablet 10's is probably safe when used in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Fexocold Tablet 10's may decrease alertness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine if you are not fully alert.

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Liver

Caution

Fexocold Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with severe liver diseases. In mild to moderate conditions, the dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Fexocold Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Fexocold Tablet 10's should be used with caution in children. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor based on age and medical history.

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Heart

Caution

Limited information was available regarding the use of Fexocold Tablet 10's in patients with heart problems. Please consult your doctor before using Fexocold Tablet 10's.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Fexocold Tablet 10's should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Fexocold Tablet 10's

Take Fexocold Tablet 10's only as prescribed by the physician. Do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • To stay fit and safe, try to sleep at least 8 hours each night.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Fexocold Tablet 10's to start to work: The time required for Fexocold Tablet 10's to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Fexocold Tablet 10's last: The duration of action for Fexocold Tablet 10's is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Fexocold Tablet 10's

If you miss a dose of Fexocold Tablet 10's, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Fexocold Tablet 10's if you have been taking medicines to treat depression (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) such as selegiline and rasagiline in the past 14 days. Before taking Fexocold Tablet 10's, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease, diabetes, hyperactive thyroid, heart problems, fits, and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). Fexocold Tablet 10's may cause liver damage on prolonged use or when used in high doses, so it is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver failure.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Fexocold Tablet 10's may interact with medicines used to treat nausea and vomiting (domperidone and metoclopramide), antidepressants (phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, imipramine, and desipramine, etc.), anticoagulant (warfarin), a medicine used to treat high cholesterol (cholestyramine), medicines used to treat fits, anti-HIV drug (zidovudine), narcotic pain killers (codeine and morphine), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), medicines used to treat asthma (epinephrine and formoterol), antacids (magnesium hydroxide and aluminium hydroxide), and medicines used to treat high blood pressure (methyldopa and reserpine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and alcohol as it may increase the risk of side-effects.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Fexocold Tablet 10's should not be used in patients with severe liver failure. It should be used with caution in patients with liver or kidney disease, diabetes, hyperactive thyroid, heart problems, fits, and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS ]

FAQs

Fexocold Tablet 10's is used to treat symptoms of common cold and allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes and blocked nose.

Fexocold Tablet 10's contains Fexofenadine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic medicine. It blocks the release of histamine, chemical substances that cause allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, watery eyes, itching, sneezing, and swelling or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (reduce pain) and antipyretic (reduce fever). It can block the production of prostaglandins (chemical substances), thereby decreasing pain, swelling, and inflammation. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that can reduce swelling in the nasal passages making it easy to breathe.

Fexocold Tablet 10's should not be used if you have taken antidepressants in the last 14 days. So, it is always advised to inform your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription, and dietary supplements you are taking, to identify any interactions with the Fexocold Tablet 10's.

Fexocold Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly people as there is an increased risk of side-effects. The dose may have to be adjusted by the doctor based on the health condition.

The common side-effects of Fexocold Tablet 10's are nausea, vomiting, headache, ear pain, trouble sleeping, restlessness, and palpitations (pounding heart). These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

No, there is no evidence that Fexocold Tablet 10's is habit-forming or addictive.

No, Fexocold Tablet 10's is not recommended for treating acute asthma attacks. It is generally used to treat symptoms of the common cold and allergies, such as runny nose, sneezing, and congestion.

You can take Fexocold Tablet 10's for symptoms of a cough or throat infection associated with the common cold or allergies. However, consult your doctor before taking Fexocold Tablet 10's.

You can stop taking Fexocold Tablet 10's once your allergy symptoms are relieved. Fexocold Tablet 10's is usually meant for short-term use to manage symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and congestion. However, it is always better to take your doctor’s advice before discontinuing Fexocold Tablet 10's.

Yes, Fexocold Tablet 10's can cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience dizziness, it's important to avoid activities that require mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, until you know how the medication affects you.

Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice and alcohol as it may increase the risk of side-effects like dizziness.

No, taking higher doses than prescribed is not effective, and it may cause side effects. Therefore it's important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your doctor to ensure safe and effective use.

Store Fexocold Tablet 10's at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry and dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

603/604/L-3, Happy Home Complex, Shanti Park, Meera Road(East), Thane. 401107
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