Cetzine Cold – Composition & Use

• Paracetamol I.P. 500 mg – Relieves fever, headache, and body aches

• Phenylephrine Hydrochloride I.P. 5 mg – Nasal decongestant to relieve stuffy nose

• Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride I.P. 25 mg – First-generation sedating antihistamine to reduce sneezing and watery eyes

• Caffeine (Anhydrous) I.P. 30 mg – Enhances the effect of paracetamol and helps counteract diphenhydramine-induced drowsiness

Indications: Relief from common cold and flu symptoms including fever, body ache, nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, sinus relief, and fatigue .

📋 Dosing & Administration

• Adults and children ≥ 12 years: 1 tablet every 6 hours, up to 4 tablets in 24 hours

• Not recommended for use in children under 12 years

• Take with a full glass of water, with or after meals. Do not crush or chew the tablet.

⚠️ Side Effects & Precautions

Common Side Effects

• Drowsiness, dizziness, sleep problems, restlessness

• Dry mouth, nausea, headache, fatigue.

Serious Risks

• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)

• Liver strain from excess paracetamol ‌– avoid overdose

• Cardiovascular effects (heart rate, blood pressure changes), especially with phenylephrine

• Risk of urinary retention, blurred vision, severe sedation

Cautions

• Do not drive or operate machinery if sedation or dizziness occurs

• Avoid alcohol and additional caffeine (tea, coffee, cola)—combined use may increase side effects or heart effects

• Not advised in pregnancy; use with caution during breastfeeding—medical advice recommended

• Avoid if you have heart disease, hypertension, thyroid imbalance, kidney or liver issues, glaucoma, urinary problems, asthma, or prostrate enlargement

• Potential interactions with MAO inhibitors, warfarin, antidepressants, other CNS depressants, or antihistamines—inform your doctor if taking thes.

📝 Summary Table

🩺 Comparison: Sumo Cold vs. Cetzine Cold

• Ingredient Match: Identical composition as provided for Sumo Cold: includes paracetamol 500 mg, caffeine 30 mg, phenylephrine 5 mg, diphenhydramine 25 mg.

• Sedation Profile: Both produce sedation due to diphenhydramine, partially balanced by caffeine.

• Intended Use: Both are multi-action formulas for cold, flu, and allergy symptoms.

✅ Alternatives

If you’re seeking brands with the same active mix, Cetzine Cold is essentially the same formulation as Sumo Cold. Other alternatives with similar action include:

• Cetzine Cold itself is marketed by Dr. Reddy’s and widely available across pharmacies like Netmeds, Apollo, PharmEasy (~₹39–₹40 per strip)

• Flucold or Sinarest tablets (paracetamol 500 mg + phenylephrine 10 mg + chlorpheniramine 2 mg ± caffeine): similar relief but milder antihistamine.

✅ Final Advice

• Use Cetzine Cold only under physician recommendation, adhering strictly to dosage limits.

• Avoid prolonged use—or combining with other paracetamol-containing products—due to risk of liver toxicity.

• Refrain from alcohol and minimize caffeine intake while on this medicine.

• Seek alternatives if sedation is a concern or if you need non-sedating antihistamine combinations.

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