Contac Dual Relief Non-Drowsy Tablets

Overview

Group– Nasal Decongestant

How it works: It decongests the nasal sinuses of congestion caused by mucosa swelling by shrinking.

Routes of administration: Orally.

Indication: This drug is used to treat upper respiratory tract diseases like the common cold, flu, cough, stuffed nose, etc

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You can either get it physically at the chemist or pharmacy or order it online with a prescription

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Mode of action: How it works

The phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine it contains serve as a decongestant by narrowing blood vessels. The chlophedianol and dextromethorphan work on the brain’s cough center to suppress cough.

Contraindications: Not to be used in hypertension, hyperthyroidism, severe heart diseases, and hypersensitivity.

Older people and children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug. Talk to your doctor before using it.
During pregnancy, especially the first trimester, it may be used only if the benefits outweigh the risk. Also, discuss with your medical specialist before proceeding to use.
One of the active ingredients (pseudoephedrine) can pass into breast milk for breastfeeding mothers, so seek medical attention before use.
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Contac Ingredients

The Active ingredient Each tablet contains Paracetamol 500 mg and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride 30 mg.

Contac Pill Dosage

This will be calculated based on age, including the way you respond to treatment and your medical conditions as well.

Adult= One capsule 12 hourly.

How to use it

Use exactly as prescribed. Take it with a glass of water. Do not chew or break the tablet; swallow it wholly. For the liquid suspension, shake it well before use. Store the drug at room temperature. If you miss a dose during the course of use, use it immediately, you remember.

How to Open Blocked Nose Home Remedies

When you get a stuffy nose, it’s often a manifestation of other disease conditions like the common cold, flu, sinusitis, etc. It is characterized by pain in the sinuses, build-up of mucus, and runny nose

Hydration; Drinking a minimum of 11-15 cups of water in a day can go a long way.
Use of steam inhalation; You can pour hot water in a bowl dip your face closer to the steam with a towel over your head. This will thin out mucus, making it easier to expel out, and clear out. This is a way to increase the humidity of the air.
A warm compress can also help to reduce swelling and help open up nasal passages.
Elevating the head can also help relieve sinus pressure, preventing pooling in a particular region.

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Contac Side Effect; Nervousness, restlessness, insomnia, dizziness, fast heartbeats, palpitations, dry mouth, urinary retention, and hesitancy.

Do not use in children younger than 6 years old as it has not been shown to be effective or safe. Kindly talk to your doctor about it or other possible alternatives that are safer.
Do not take more than the required dose. Indiscriminate use can result in seizure, and brain damage, including death.
Chew the tablet(s) well if you are using the oral before you swallow, and if it is the liquid form, make sure to measure it using a measuring cup, instead of a spoon. Most of the time, it comes with that.
Try out other ways to relieve your symptoms, like drinking enough water, including the use of steam inhalation at home.
Also, note that caffeine may increase side effects, as the caffeine will further depress your respiratory system. So avoid a large quantity of beverages that has caffeine or caffeine products.
If after 7 days, your symptoms do not improve, or if they return or worsen, or you develop severe side effects such as rashes, fever, difficulty in breathing, swelling, etc, kindly stop taking the medication to seek medical advice.
Make sure to inform your doctor if you are allergic to this drug, including if you have any allergies and other medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, hyperthyroidism, heart problems, liver or kidney failure.
Do not drive machinery while immediately you use this drug because it might make you feel dizzy. Also, kindly limit alcohol as well.

Make sure to tell your medical provider all the drug products you are currently taking before the prescription of this drug. Some drugs have a cross interaction and potentiate harm or side effects if combined together. Some of the products include stimulants like dextroamphetamine, methamphetamine, caffeine) terbutaline, and some MAO inhibitors. Do not take this drug if you have had a Mo inhibitor in the last 2 weeks. In addition, the decongestant present in this drug may reduce the efficiency of some medications that are used to treat hypertension, such as calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, methyldopa, and guanethidine.