Sudophin Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Pharmatech Healthcare
Active Ingredient Cetirizine (10mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Pseudoephedrine (30mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.4
User Reviews435

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Sudophin?
If you miss a dose of Sudophin, 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.
Answer

Sudophin Tablet Reviews

Sudophin is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever.

Sudophin 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. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team 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, headache, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, and allergic reaction. 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. This medicine can also cause 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 worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Sudophin Tablet Works

Sudophin is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.

How to Use Sudophin 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. Sudophin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Sudophin Tablet

  • In Treatment of Common cold: Sudophin is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. Sudophin is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Uses of Sudophin Tablet

  • Treatment of Common cold

Sudophin Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sudophin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Sudophin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sudophin is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sudophin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  SAFE
Sudophin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Sudophin.
Kidney  CAUTION
Sudophin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sudophin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Sudophin is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
  • Sudophin is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
  • Along with taking Sudophin do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapour 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.
  • 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, e.g., anti-depressants.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Pseudoephedrine.
  2. Citrizine. Beverley, Hull, UK: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (UK) Ltd.; 2014.

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