Sungesic Tablet
Manufacturer
Sunny Drug Pharma
Salt Composition
Caffeine (30mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Paracetamol (325mg) + Phenylephrine (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Sungesic Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms, providing temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose and relieving allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Sungesic Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. It is used to get relief from symptoms of common cold. Sungesic Tablet may be prescribed to get relief from stuffiness in the nose, runny nose, and watery eyes. It is also used to relieve allergy symptoms. However, it is important to note that Sungesic Tablet is not a cure for the common cold, but it can help alleviate symptoms.
Directions for Use
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. Sungesic Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Sungesic Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
Quick Tips
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold. Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment or if you develop a fast or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash. Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants. Along with taking Sungesic Tablet, do the following simple tips at home to get relief: steam inhalation, gargling with warm saltwater, apply vapor rubs on chest and back if needed, take enough rest, take warm food and fluid only, ensure adequate fluid intake, and advise hygiene measures to reduce spread.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sungesic Tablet?
Sungesic Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold. These symptoms may include body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, and runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods I should avoid while taking Sungesic Tablet?
Sungesic Tablet contains caffeine. Therefore, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping, tremors, and chest discomfort.
Are there any serious side effects associated with using Sungesic Tablet?
While generally safe, it's important to be aware that some potential serious side effects include allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, and fast or irregular heartbeat. If you experience any such symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Will a higher than recommended dose of Sungesic Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with using Sungesic Tablet?
It is not recommended to use Sungesic Tablet if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if advised by the doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs, these drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.
Can I breastfeed while taking Sungesic Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Sungesic Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Sungesic Tablet?
Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
