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Gencold Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Gencold Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Gencold Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Gencold Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Gencold Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gencold Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Gencold Tablet related warnings talks about Gencold Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Gencold Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gencold Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Gencold Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gencold Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gencold Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Gencold Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Gencold Tablet can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Gencold Tablet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Gencold Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Gencold Tablet as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Gencold Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Gencold Tablet on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Gencold Tablet on the Liver?
Gencold Tablet is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gencold Tablet on the Heart?
Gencold Tablet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Gencold Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gencold Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gencold Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Gencold Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Gencold Tablet
Taking Gencold Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gencold Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gencold Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, taking Gencold Tablet does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Gencold Tablet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Discontinuation of Gencold Tablet on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Gencold Tablet can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
No, Gencold Tablet is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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