Hatric 3 Cold Tablet

Hatric 3 Cold Tablet belongs to a class of medications called ‘Cough and cold preparations’ used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and blocked nose. The common cold is a respiratory illness of the nose and throat caused by ‘rhinoviruses’. Allergies are immune system reactions to foreign bodies or allergens such as certain foods, chemicals, pet dander or pollen.

Hatric 3 Cold Tablet contains Levocetirizine, Paracetamol, and Pseudoephedrine. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever). It works by inhibiting prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that are responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in the nose and congestion, thereby helping you breathe more easily.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Hatric 3 Cold Tablet are drowsiness, tiredness, sinus pain, ear infection, cough, fever, nosebleed, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, dry mouth, and weight gain. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

It is not recommended to take Hatric 3 Cold Tablet if you are allergic to any contents of it. It should not be used in patients who are on dialysis, have end-stage kidney disease, or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (a type of antidepressant) in the past 14 days.  It should be used with caution in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly people. Alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects. Hatric 3 Cold Tablet may cause drowsiness, so do not drive, or operate heavy machinery if you are drowsy.

Hatric 3 Cold Tablet can be effectively used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes. It helps to relieve congestion or blocked nose by loosening the mucus and decreasing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nose. This effect helps you breathe more easily. It can also reduce fever and body aches which are usually associated with cold.

Before taking Hatric 3 Cold Tablet , inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, alcoholism, urination problems, gallbladder problems, heart disease, thyroid problems, and diabetes. Do not take Hatric 3 Cold Tablet if you have taken medicines to treat depression in the past 14 days. Before taking Hatric 3 Cold Tablet , inform your doctor if you are taking sleeping pills. Hatric 3 Cold Tablet contains levocetirizine, paracetamol, and pseudoephedrine, which can be present in many cough and cold medicines, so check the label before using any medicine. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any difficulty in urinating as Hatric 3 Cold Tablet may cause urination problems.

• Hatric 3 Cold Tablet may give false-positive results when you undergo urine glucose tests. So, it is advised to inform your doctor that you are taking this medicine before undergoing any laboratory tests.