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Solvin Cold Tablet

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Manufacturer :  Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Solvin Cold Tablet

Solvin Cold Tablet is most commonly used for common cold, nasal decongestant, headache, itchy skin or throat, joint pain, ear pain and other similar conditions. The medicine is a multi-drug composition consists of chloropheniramine, paracetamol and phenylephrine.

All of these are active ingredients that blocks the flow of histamine, inhibits COX, and works as an Alpha adrenergic agoinst in your body, respectively. Solvin Cold Tablet improves the pain threshold and blood flow thus helping in constricting the blood vessels and decongesting the blocked nose.

Solvin Cold Tablet is advisable that you do not consume this medicine if you have taken any of the medications that include sodium oxybate, furazolidone or a monamine oxidase inhibitor within the last fortnight. Furthermore, you must tell your doctor if you have allergies related to it or suffer from diseases related to blood pressure, heart, thyroid, kidney or liver.

Solvin Cold can cause any of the side effects like restlessness, blurred vision, urination problems, memory and coordination problems, dry mouth and so on. Therefore, it is advised that you do not take the medicine for not more than a week. You must only consume it until the symptoms start wearing down.

The most preferred method is to consume the medicine after food but it can get different in certain cases. Therefore it is advisable that you consult your doctor regarding when to take and the dosage of it.

    What are the uses of Solvin Cold Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Solvin Cold Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Solvin Cold Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Solvin Cold Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      The tablet can cause serious side effects and long spells of drowsiness or dizziness if you consume alcohol when under this medication. Therefore, it is advisable that you do not consume the alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women must try to avoid this medication, as it can cause adverse side effects to the foetus. Such women must consult the doctor before consuming this medication, only when the benefits clearly outweigh the potential risks.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must consume this medicine only if it is deemed safe by the doctor. In most cases, the doctor prescribe you substitutes for this medicine to get rid of such conditions.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is advisable that you avoid driving while taking this medicine, as you can experience dizziness, drowsiness or fatigue, all of which can adversely affect your driving skills and sense of coordination. You should also avoid indulging in activities involving heavy machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Patients suffering from severe renal impairment must avoid this medication and discuss the condition with your doctor regarding the same. This will help the doctor prescribe you certain substitute medicines if required.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no sufficient data available in this regard. People suffering from liver related issues should consult with a doctor before consuming this medicine.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration of the effect of the medicine lasts for 10-12 hours but may differ from person to person. Discussing it with your doctor will help you understand the dosage patterns even more.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset of action starts from the within 4-6 hours in most case but can differ from person to person.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit-forming tendencies have been found with the use of this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Solvin Cold Tablet ?

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

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      You should not skip the medicine and try to consume it on time. Even if you do miss, it is advisable that you consume it as soon as you remember but not if you are close to the time of your next dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of an overdose, you must consult your doctor immediately to avoid any serious implications. If you any of the side effects increasingly, stop the medication and visit the doctor as soon as possible.

    How does this medication work?

    This tablet produces triple action. Firslty, it prevent the allergic symptoms from conditions such as urticaria and rhinitis. This drug binds to the histamine H1 receptor, which prevents the action from endogenous histamine. Secondly, it 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. And lastly, it acts as a nasal decongestant. It works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort.

      What are the interactions of Solvin Cold 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

        The medicine can interact with alcohol and cause excessive drowsiness or calmness and can affect your sense of coordination and motor skills.

      • Interaction with Medicine

        The Solvin tablet can interact with certain other medicines or any of the ingredients used in the tablets, syrups and other types of medication. If you consume any medicines or supplements like alcohol, antibiotics, antipsychotics, decongestants, digoxin, ketoconazole, leflunomide, juxtapid or mipomersenthen you must avoid the use of Solvin tablet to avoid any serious implications.

      • Interaction with Disease

        The medicine can interact with certain diseases and may aggravate the conditions. People suffering from any of the conditions like hypersensitivity, hyperthyroidism, hepatic impairment, liver disease, allergic reactions or renal impairment must avoid this medicine as much as possible. Consume it only after discussing with your doctor at length.

      • Interaction with Food

        There is no recorded history of any adverse reactions of the medicine with any food. You may consume the medicine post every meal or according to the dosage given by the doctor.

      FAQs about Solvin Cold Tablet

      • Ques : What is solvin cold tablet?

        Ans : It is a medication which contains Chlorpheniramine, Ambroxol, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine as active ingredients in it. It is class of Antihistamine used to treat Rhinitis, Urticaria, Allergy, Acute sore throat, Nasal decongestant, Febrility, Common cold, Asthma and Hay fever.

      • Ques : What is solvin cold tablet used for?

        Ans : It is used for the treatment, prevention and control of the conditions such as:

        • Cold
        • Cough
        • Common fever
        • Acute sore throat
        • Fever
        • Toothache
        • Menstrual cramps
        • Joint pain
        • Nasal decongestant
        • Flu
        • Hypotensive conditions
        • Hay fever
        • Chest congestion
        • Allergy
        • Anaphylactic shock
        • Watery eyes
        • Itchy throat and skin
        • Intraocular tension

      • Ques : What are the side effects of solvin cold tablet?

        Ans : It is a most effective medication to treat Hay fever, Allergies and infections but it has some side effects too which may or may not occur always, depends on the clinical condition of the patients. If the following side effects appear, consult your doctor immediately.

        Here are some of the side effects of Solvin cold tablet:

        • Sleepiness
        • Slow heart action
        • Dry mouth
        • Diarrhea
        • Nausea or vomiting
        • Headache
        • Abdominal pain
        • Constipation
        • Runny nose and cough
        • Heartburn
        • Shortness of breath
        • Swollen face features
        • Allergic reactions

      • Ques : Is it safe to use solvinc cold?

        Ans : Yes, it is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Hence: Inform your doctor if you experience any side effects while taking this medication.

      • Ques : Is this medicine cause any allergy?

        Ans : Yes, it can cause allergies or allergic reactions. It may also cause skin reddening.

      • Ques : Can i stop this medicine when my symptoms get relieved?

        Ans : It is advised not to stop consuming medicine immediately when symptoms are relieved as it may have some rebound effects.

      • Ques : Does solvin cold cause dizziness?

        Ans : Yes, it can cause dizziness.

      • Ques : Can solvin cold be taken during pregnancy?

        Ans : It is unsafe to use during pregnancy. It is better to consulyt doctor before use.

      References

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

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

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

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

      • 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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