Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension 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. Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension 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.

• Vomiting
• Allergic reaction
• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Dizziness

If you miss a dose of Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. What is Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension??
  Ans: Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension 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.
• Q. Q. Is it safe to use Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension??
  Ans: Yes, Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension 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.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension when I am relieved of my symptoms??
  Ans: Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension 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.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension cause dizziness??
  Ans: Yes, the use of Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension 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.
• Q. Q. Can the use of Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension cause damage to liver??
  Ans: Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension is usually safe when taken according to the recommended dose. However, an overdose of Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension can damage your liver. Avoid drinking alcohol, while taking this medicine as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
• Q. Q. What is the recommended storage condition for the Metacold-Plus Oral Suspension??
  Ans: 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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