Tuf Cold Tablet
Manufacturer
Tesni Pharmaceuticals
Salt Composition
Caffeine (30mg) + Chlorpheniramine Maleate (2mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Tuf Cold Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms, providing temporary relief from nasal stuffiness and allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Tuf Cold Tablet is a combination medication used to relieve symptoms of the common cold. It helps alleviate nasal congestion, runny nose, and watery eyes. The tablet contains Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which work together to provide symptomatic relief. While generally safe, it is important to follow the prescribed dosage and consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen. Potential side effects and interactions with other medications should also be discussed with a healthcare provider.
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. Tuf Cold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Tuf Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which work together to relieve common cold symptoms.
Quick Tips
Tuf Cold Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold. 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, pounding, or uneven heartbeat, severe dizziness or anxiety, severe headache, fever, or rash. Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants. Along with taking Tuf Cold Tablet, do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Steam inhalation, gargling with warm saltwater, applying vapor rubs on chest and back if needed, taking enough rest, consuming warm food and fluids, ensuring adequate fluid intake, and practicing hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tuf Cold Tablet?
Tuf Cold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine. This combination helps relieve the symptoms of cold, including body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, and runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Tuf Cold Tablet?
Tuf Cold Tablet contains caffeine. It is recommended to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate, as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping, tremors, and/or chest discomfort. Additionally, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Tuf Cold 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 a responsible manner to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Tuf Cold Tablet?
Serious side effects with Tuf Cold Tablet are uncommon and rare. If you experience any of the following symptoms, consult your doctor immediately: allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, or fast or irregular heartbeat.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Tuf Cold Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective and 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, consult your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with the use of Tuf Cold Tablet?
It is not recommended to use Tuf Cold 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 your doctor. Its use should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or tricyclic antidepressants.
Can I breastfeed while taking Tuf Cold Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Tuf Cold Tablet. This medicine contains Chlorpheniramine, an antihistamine that can pass into breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
