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Sinarest Tablet

Manufacturer :  Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Sinarest Tablet

Sinarest Tablet is primarily prescribed to treat common cold. It is also very helpful in alleviating symptoms like sore throat, headache, runny nose, fever, muscular pain, and other associated symptoms.

Sinarest Tablet is an antihistamine in combination with CNS stimulant, NSAID and used to relieve symptoms of sinus pressure, sinus congestion, runny nose, itching of the throat and nose, watery eyes, hay fever, and allergies.

Sinarest Tablet alters the rate of metabolism in the body by stimulating the central nervous system. This drug helps in deactivating the adenosine receptors to affect an increase in energy in the body. It may also be used as a diuretic.

This drug must not be used indiscriminately. The use of Sinarest Tablet poses the risk of addiction. It may also affect fertility in women and increase the risk of heart attacks. It may have considerable effects on the symptoms of menopause.

Side effects of using Sinarest Tablet range from interference in calcium absorption in the body to an increase in blood pressure, restlessness, shakiness, headaches, dizziness, insomnia, abnormal heart rhythm, anxiety, and dehydration.

The duration of the use of Sinarest Tablet, as well as the dosage, must be regulated by the doctor. Overdose and indiscriminate use have serious and long-term consequences.

Take exactly as directed (do not increase dose or frequency); most adverse effects are related to excessive use. Take it with food or milk. While using this medication, avoid alcohol and other prescription or OTC medications that contain any component of Sinarest Tablet.

Maintain adequate hydration (2-3 L/day of fluids unless instructed to restrict fluid intake). This medication will not reduce inflammation; consult with a prescriber for anti-inflammatory, if needed.

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    What are the uses of Sinarest Tablet

    • Common Cold Symptoms

    • Cough

    What are the contraindications of Sinarest Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Sinarest Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Sinarest Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Use of Sinarest Tablet along with alcohol causes drowsiness, dizziness and lack of coordination.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      The drug can be harmful to the fetus so it is advised to not consume the drug if not absolutely necessary. Consult a doctor in such a case.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consult doctor before using this medication.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      If using the Sinarest Tablet makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively, then do not undertake driving or other activities that require alertness.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      The drug can cause serious side effects of you to have renal complications so if you have any kidney-related illness, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Sinarest Tablet is not safe for patients suffering from impaired liver functioning.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      Sinarest Tablet effect of this medicine generally lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hourof administration of the dose.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No. Sinarest Tablet is not reported to be habit forming.

    What are the substitutes for Sinarest Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Sinarest Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the medication as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose do not take more in case of a missed dose. Resume your regular dosage pattern that the doctor has prescribed. Ensure that the treatment course is completed.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a combination of Paracetamol Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine and Caffeine. Paracetamol works as a pain relief medication that selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals. Phenylephrine is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist acts by reducing the ear and nose blood vessels swelling, thus provides relief from the discomfort.

    Chlorpheniramine binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system and is one of the most common psychoactive drugs. Adenosine receptors get deactivated when the drug is consumed and leads to an increase in energy.

      What are the interactions of Sinarest Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Sinarest Tablet induces dizziness and impairs motor coordination when used with alcohol.

      • Interaction with Medicine

        The following may interact with the Sinarest Tablet aspirin, ibuprofen, Paracetamol (acetaminophen), ranitidine, cimetidine, Bactrim DS and Tylenol.

      • Interaction with Disease

        Sinarest Tablet is unsafe for use in patients suffering from glaucoma, gastrointestinal blockage and asthma.

      FAQs about Sinarest Tablet

      • Ques : What is Sinarest Tablet?

        Ans : Sinarest Tablet is one of the most widely consumed psychoactive drugs in the world at present. It contains Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine as active ingredients. This medication works by antagonizing the adenosine receptors; increasing the tolerance of pain; heat loss and sweating; blocking H1-receptor sites on tissues; constricting the blood vessels results in decreasing the flow of blood thus relieves nasal congestion.

      • Ques : What is the use of Sinarest Tablet?

        Ans : This drug is used to treat conditions and symptoms of diseases like cold, fever, allergy, headache, sore throat, runny nose, and fatigue. Besides these, it can also be used for curing conditions like Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Premature Infants, Cerebral Palsy, Apnea of Prematurity and Orthostatic Hypotension.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of Sinarest Tablet?

        Ans : Side effects include Painful Urination, Fast Heartbeat, Confusion, and Vasoconstriction. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to Chronic Arterial Stiffness, Gastrointestinal Motility, and Gastric Acid Secretion. If any of these symptoms occur often or on a daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

      • Ques : Can Sinarest Tablet be used for cold and common cold?

        Ans : Yes, Sinarest Tablet is a medication which can be used to treat cold and common cold . Do not consume Sinarest Tablet without consulting first with your doctor. It is a prescribed medication which should only be consumed on a prescription.

      • Ques : Are there any foods that I have to avoid while taking Sinarest Tablet?

        Ans : This tablet has caffeine present in it. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or edible items that contain caffeine. Things like coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate should be avoided as they may result in increasing your total caffeine intake.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Sinarest Tablet before I see improvement in my conditions?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 1 to 2 days, before noticing the improvement in the condition.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Sinarest Tablet?

        Ans : It is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval up to which this tablet has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

      • Ques : Should I use Sinarest Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication is commonly taken orally from the mouth and the action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Sinarest Tablet?

        Ans : Sinarest Tablet contains salts, which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.

      References

      • Sinarest Tablet: Uses, Side Effects, Mechanism, Dosage- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2018 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugsbanks.com/sinarest-tablet/

      • Acetaminophen- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/paracetamol

      • Caffeine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/caffeine

      • Chlorphenamine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/chlorpheniramine

      • Phenylephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/phenylephrine

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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