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C-Tin Plus Tablet

Manufactured byIND-SWIFT LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsCetirizine (5 mg) + Paracetamol (500 mg) + Phenylephrine (5 mg)
Description
C-Tin Plus Tablet is a combination of Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. It is used to treat the symptoms of common cold such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, watery eyes, nasal congestion, etc. along with pain and fever. C-Tin Plus Tablet may cause some common side effects such as sleepiness, diarrhoea, nausea, dryness in the mouth, dizziness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe. C-Tin Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take this medicine for the prescribed duration. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve in a week. In case of a missed dose, take it as soon as you remember, provided it is not time for the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. In case of an overdose, consult your doctor immediately. C-Tin Plus Tablet is not recommended if you are previously allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes. This medicine is not recommended in children below 12 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for C-Tin Plus Tablet

  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Difficult or painful urination
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Increase in blood pressure

Uses of C-Tin Plus Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Common Cold
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    C-Tin Plus Tablet shows its effect within 30 to 60 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of C-Tin Plus Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours after oral administration.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with C-Tin Plus Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty in concentration, fatigue, weakness, rashes, nausea, severe gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. It will also affect your liver and cause damage.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported with C-Tin Plus Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use C-Tin Plus Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    C-Tin Plus Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.

Allergy

C-Tin Plus Tablet is not recommended if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, swelling and/or itching (especially in your face, lips, throat), sneezing, breathing difficulty, etc after taking this medicine.

Severe liver impairment

Severe liver impairment is a condition of reduced liver function. C-Tin Plus Tablet is not recommended as it may worsen your condition.

Severe kidney impairment

C-Tin Plus Tablet is not is not recommended if you have severe kidney problems with a creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min as it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use C-Tin Plus Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding

C-Tin Plus Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence if you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor.
General warnings

Driving or operating machines

C-Tin Plus Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving or operating machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Other Medicines

C-Tin Plus Tablet may interact with other medicines and increase the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Chronic Malnutrition

C-Tin Plus Tablet should be used with extreme caution if you have chronic malnourishment as it increases the risk of severe side effects.

Use in children

C-Tin Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of C-Tin Plus Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to compensate for a missed one.

Overdose

Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Reach the nearest emergency medical department or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with C-Tin Plus Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with C-Tin Plus Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty in concentration, fatigue, weakness, rashes, nausea, severe gastrointestinal bleeding, etc. It will also affect your liver and cause damage.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Carbamazepine

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Pregabalin

Gabapentin

Metformin

Atenolol

Glimepiride

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

C-Tin Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver problems due to the increased risk of liver damage. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication. Your doctor may suggest appropriate dose adjustments or replacements with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

C-Tin Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have any kidney problems due to the increased risk of side effects. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you have kidney problems.

High blood pressure

C-Tin Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure as it may worsen your condition. Inform your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may suggest regular monitor of your blood pressure while taking this medicine.

Diabetes

C-Tin Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have Diabetes as it may interfere with blood sugar control. Hence, close monitoring of your blood glucose levels is recommended while using this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

C-Tin Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have an enlarged prostate as it increases the risk of side effects like difficulty in passing urine. Inform your doctor if the symptoms worsen.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

5-HIAA Urine Test

You may get a false-positive result for this test while taking C-Tin Plus Tablet. Inform your doctor and lab technician about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before undergoing any lab tests.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take C-Tin Plus Tablet with or without food. Drink an adequate amount of water. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may cause severe drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machines after taking this medicine, as it may reduce your alertness. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve in a week. Avoid taking any other medicines that contain Paracetamol.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
C-Tin Plus Tablet is a combination of Cetirizine, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine. Cetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical substance in the body responsible for allergic symptoms. Thus it provides relief from allergy. Paracetamol works by preventing the formation of prostaglandin, the chemical responsible for pain and fever. Phenylephrine acts on the blood vessels in the nose and helps in relieving congestion.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Antihistamines, Miscellaneous analgesics, Nasal Decongestant

Schedule

Schedule H

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