Product introduction Akukold Tablet 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. Akukold Tablet 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. Uses of Akukold Tablet Treatment of Common cold Benefits of Akukold Tablet In Treatment of Common cold Akukold Tablet 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. Side effects of Akukold Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Akukold Nausea Vomiting Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Dizziness Impaired coordination Headache Sedation Inability to concentrate Irritability Tremors Diarrhea Dryness in mouth Fatigue Blurred vision How to use Akukold 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. Akukold Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Akukold Tablet works Akukold Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms. Safety advice warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Akukold Tablet. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Akukold Tablet 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. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Akukold Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. warnings Driving UNSAFE Akukold Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. warnings Kidney CAUTION Akukold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Akukold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advised for dose adjustment. warnings Liver CAUTION Akukold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Akukold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.