Can Cetrizine Be Taken For Cold?

Posted on Wed, 13 Apr 2016

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Question : Hi Doctor, I have Cold started from last night. I have bought Cetrizine-Cipla, Chestocold, and Almox 500 tablets....can i take these tablets? pls advise

Answered by Dr. Deepak (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX.
Welcome to HCM.

You can take these tablets.
Cetrizine is an antihistaminic given for cold, runny nose. It decreases histamine release and helps in relieving symptoms.
Chestocold contains Paracetamol for fever.
Almox500 is an antibiotic.
You will be fine in 2-3 days.

Hope this helps.
Bye.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Deepak (22 minutes later)

they had suggested for morning and night for 2 days all 3 tablets.....so hope ill be fine in 2 days

Answered by Dr. Deepak (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You will be fine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome back.

You can take as prescribed by your doctor.
As I said you will be fine in 2-3 days.
Most of time it will be Viral infection which will subside itself.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak