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Okacet Cold Tablet

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)
Okacet Cold Tablet 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.
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General Information

Contains

Cetirizine (5mg)+ Paracetamol (325mg)+ Phenylephrine (10mg)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Okacet Cold Tablet 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 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, headache, fatigue, dryness in the mouth, 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.

Uses of Okacet Cold Tablet

Benefits of Okacet Cold Tablet

Treatment of Common cold
Okacet Cold Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of the 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.

This medicine 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 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 Okacet Cold 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 Okacet Cold
  • Sleepiness
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Constipation

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

How Okacet Cold Tablet works

Okacet Cold Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.

Quick tips

  • Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
  • It make you feel dizzy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Okacet Cold Tablet affects you.
  • Smoking may worsen the effect; therefore use of tobacco should be avoided.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Okacet Cold Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Okacet Cold 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

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Okacet Cold Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

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

Kidney

CAUTION
Okacet Cold Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Okacet Cold Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Okacet Cold Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Okacet Cold Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Okacet Cold Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause unwanted side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, allergic reaction. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold 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 sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. If vomiting occurs, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. You should also let your doctor know if you are unable to drink water and there are signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.
Yes, Okacet Cold Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause unwanted side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, fatigue, dizziness, dryness in the mouth, sleepiness, allergic reaction. If you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication, inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold 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 sometime and resume once you feel better. Do not drive or use any machines.
Yes, the use of Okacet Cold Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. If vomiting occurs, drink plenty of water or other fluids. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists. You should also let your doctor know if you are unable to drink water and there are signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

References

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  2. Ikon Remedies. Phenylephrine, Cetirizine, & Paracetamol [Product Information]. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:
  3. Leeford. Paracetamol, Cetirizine & Phenylephrine [Product Information]. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Twice A Day
47%
Once A Day
42%
Thrice A Day
11%
Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
36%
Others
36%
Fever
14%
Headache
7%
Allergic disorders
7%
Average
41%
Poor
33%
Excellent
26%
Nausea
20%
Headache
20%
Drowsiness
20%
Dryness in mouth
20%
No Side Effect
20%
With food
100%
Average
78%
Expensive
22%

Patient concerns

For me heavy cold so advice me medicine

Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
Steam inhalation, Tab Okacet 10 1 tab OD x 3 days

I am getting cold every weekend Hello sir i am suffering from cold every week end and for that i am using okacet tablet but i am fed uo with that please suggest me permanent solution thanks in advance :)

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
take sitopaldi churan half spoon twice, Haridra khand 1 spoon twice, giloy ghan vati 2 tab twice, laxmi vilas ras 2 tab twice for 2 monbths
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