Cap Tablet

Short Description

Cap Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms, relieving allergy symptoms, pain, inflammation, and fever.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cap Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Cap Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Stomach pain Nervousness Restlessness Dizziness Sleepiness

Alcohol Warning

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Cap Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Pseudoephedrine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). Chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold. Along with taking Cap Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.