Miscold Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Misha Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Caffeine (30mg) + Diphenhydramine (25mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 300 |
FAQ
Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Miscold?
Miscold contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or food that contain caffeine. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks or chocolate should be avoided as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Also, avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine etc) while you are taking this medicine.
Can I breastfeed while taking Miscold?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Miscold. This medicine contains diphenhydramine, 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 Miscold?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Miscold?
Serious side effects with Miscold are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Miscold?
It is not recommended to use Miscold if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), unless advised by the doctor. The use of Miscold 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.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Miscold 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.
Can the use of Miscold cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Miscold can make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how this medicine affects you.
What is Miscold?
Miscold is a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold such as body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.
What if you forget to take Miscold?
If you miss a dose of Miscold, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Miscold Tablet Reviews
Miscold is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Miscold is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. 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. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, insomnia, restlessness, coordination impaired, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Miscold is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. 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. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, insomnia, restlessness, coordination impaired, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How Miscold Tablet Works
Miscold is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
How to Use Miscold Tablet
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. Miscold may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Miscold Tablet
- In Treatment of Common cold: Miscold is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.
Uses of Miscold Tablet
- Treatment of Common cold
Miscold Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Miscold may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Miscold should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Miscold may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised for dose adjustment.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Miscold is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Liver
CAUTION
Miscold should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Miscold may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Miscold may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Miscold.
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.
- Along with taking Miscold do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
- Miscold is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressants.
- 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 other medications for cold.