Indx Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 05 Nov 2024 | 01:04 AM (IST)

Indx Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of common cold symptoms. It provides relief from symptoms such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.

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Chlorpheniramine Maleate (NA)+ Paracetamol (NA)+ Phenylephrine (NA)

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Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Indx Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it.

Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, dizziness, and headache. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. To make sure it is safe, you should let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Also, tell your doctor if you have any problems with the liver or kidneys. Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine as it may increase the chance of some side effects. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

Uses of Indx Tablet

Treatment of Common cold

Benefits of Indx Tablet

Treatment of Common cold
Indx Tablet is a combination medicine 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.

Indx Tablet usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Side effects of Indx 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 Indx

Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Fear
Anxiety
Restlessness
Tremors
Weakness

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

How Indx Tablet works

Indx Tablet is a combination of three medicines:.

All substitutes for Indx Tablet

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Quick tips

Indx Tablet helps relieve symptoms of cold and flu such as headache, sore throat, runny nose, muscular pain, and fever.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Indx Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Indx 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.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Indx Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Indx Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Indx Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Indx Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Indx Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Indx Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indx Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Indx Tablet?

Indx Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Chlorpheniramine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Phenylephrine. This combination helps to relieve symptoms of cold like runny nose, watery eyes, fever and headache. Chlorpheniramine is an antiallergic. It relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels and provides relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Is it safe to use Indx Tablet?

Yes, Indx Tablet is safe in most patients. However, in some patients it may cause common side effects like nausea, vomiting, allergic reaction, sleepiness, headache and other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform the doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medicine.

Can I stop taking Indx Tablet when I am relieved of my symptoms?

Indx Tablet is usually used for short term and can be discontinued when your symptoms are relieved. However, continue taking this medicine if your doctor has advised you to do so.

Can the use of Indx Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Indx Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Can the use of Indx Tablet cause damage to liver?

Indx Tablet is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Indx Tablet can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol, while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.

What is the recommended storage condition for the Indx Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack 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.

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References

Acetaminophen, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, and Phenylephrine HCl [FDA Label]. San Diego, CA: OPMX, LLC; 2020. [Accessed 14 Aug. 2024] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

Sir, my height is 178 cm and weight 90 kg Body IBM indx 27.6 I'm overweight Regularly walk for 3 km it's not working anything on weight Please suggest me how to control my weight with proper diet food thank you

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly once consult to dietitian for proper diet chartYou can take Aloe vera Juice daily in the morning 10-15ml with same quantity of water before breakfast.

common cold,snizning and headache which tab can take to common cold?

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Take tab LCZ PLUS and consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

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Name: Embiotic Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Address: 20C, Ist Phase, Kumbalgodu Industrial Area, Mysore Road, Kumbalgodu, 1st Phase, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560074.

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