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Control Tablet

Manufacturer :  Lark Laboratories Ltd
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Control Tablet

Control Tablet is an antihistamine in combination with CNS stimulant, NSAID. This medication is used for relieving symptoms of sinus pressure, sinus congestion, runny nose, itching of the throat and nose, watery eyes, and sneezing due to upper respiratory infections, hay fever and allergies.

It stimulates alertness and relieves pain. Control 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 Control 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 Control Tablet range from interference in calcium absorption in the body, increase in blood pressure, restlessness, shakiness, headaches, dizziness, insomnia, abnormal heart rhythm, anxiety, and dehydration.

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

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    What are the contraindications of Control Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Control Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Control Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

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

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Control Tablet is not advised to pregnant women.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Control Tablet is not prescribed to lactating mothers except under dire circumstances.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is safe to drive while on Control Tablet unless it induces dizziness.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Control Tablet is not used for patients with kidney disorders.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      Use of this medicine should be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      Control Tablet affects the body up to 6 hours after consuming the medicine.

    • What is the onset of action?

      Control Tablet begins action within an hour of administration.

    • Is it habit forming?

      Control Tablet is known to be addictive.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Make up for the missed dose of Control Tablet if it is not already time for the next dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Overdosing on Control Tablet may cause increased side effects that require medical attention.

    How does this medication work?

    Control Tablet is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system and is one of the most common psychoactive drugs. Adenosine receptors gets deactivated when the drug is consumed and leads to an increase in energy.

      What are the interactions of Control 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

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

      • Interaction with Medicine

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

      • Interaction with Disease

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

      FAQs about Control Tablet

      • Ques : What is Control Tablet?

        Ans : Control 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 Control 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 Control 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 : Are there any foods that I have to avoid while taking Control 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 Control 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 Control 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 Control Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication is commonly taken orally from 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 Control Tablet?

        Ans : Control 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.

      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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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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