Lemolate Gold Tablet

Lemolate Gold Tablet is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc. It contains a combination of three medicines - Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine. D cold tablet works by the combined action of its three components.

Paracetamol helps in reducing body temperature, Phenylephrine is a nasal decongestant and helps in the stuffed and congested nose and caffeine is a stimulant. Lemolate Gold Tablet should not be taken for more than the prescribed quantity and duration. If the fever persists for more than three days, consult your doctor.

It should not be used for children under the age of 16 years.

Dosage

Overdose

Lemolate Gold Tablet contains paracetamol and overdose of paracetamol can cause symptoms like vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain can be noticed upon overdose of Lemolate Gold Tablet. Reach out to the nearest hospital or contact your doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of Lemolate Gold Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Lemolate Gold Tablet contains three ingredients - Paracetamol, Caffeine and Phenylephrine.
• Paracetamol helps in reducing fever. It reduces the fever by inhibiting chemical substances that cause the increase in temperature and also acts as a pain killer.
• Phenylephrine acts by constricting the blood vessels around the nose and thus, reduces swelling. This helps in clearing the blocked nose.
• Caffeine is a mild stimulant. It stimulates the nervous system and improves the pain-relieving action of paracetamol.

Directions for Use

• D Cold tablet should be consumed after eating a meal.
• It should be swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of liquid.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Lemolate Gold Tablet during pregnancy?

Lemolate Gold Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is a high risk of miscarriage or low weight of a newborn baby. Pregnant women should always consult a doctor before taking any preparations containing paracetamol.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Lemolate Gold Tablet while breastfeeding?

Components of Lemolate Gold Tablet passes into breast milk and can affect the breastfed infant. Thus, the use of this medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding mothers unless prescribed by the doctor. It should be used in the lowest effective dose for the smallest duration possible.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Lemolate Gold Tablet?

No, it is not recommended to drive after consuming Lemolate Gold Tablet as it causes dizziness.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Lemolate Gold Tablet?

It is not recommended to consume alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects of this medicine and can also damage your liver if you are a regular drinker due to the presence of paracetamol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are taking any other medicine that contains paracetamol, ideally you should avoid other products containing paracetamol while taking Lemolate Gold Tablet.
• You have any liver-related disorder or liver dysfunction.
• You have an enlarged of the prostate gland.
• You have a heart-related disorder.
• You have a disorder where the colour of the skin changes when exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
• You consume excess coffee, tea and some caffeinated drinks.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol, caffeine, phenylephrine or any other element of this tablet.
• If you are using any other nasal decongestant (medicine to clear blocked nose).
• If you have a tumour in the adrenal gland.
• If you have an eye condition or increased eye pressure inside your eyes (Glaucoma).
• If you have either a severe liver or kidney disease or thyroid disorder.
• If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.
• If you are using medicines for psychiatric disorders such as Amitriptyline, Desipramine, Isocarboxazid and Selegiline.
• If you are using medicines like Atenolol, Metoprolol, etc to treat blood pressure.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Skin allergies
• Raised blood pressure
• Nervousness
• Excitability

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Lemolate Gold Tablet with psychiatric medicines like Isocarboxazid and Selegiline can increase blood pressure and other heart-related side effects such as palpitations.
• Medicines such as Debrisoquine, Guanethidine, Reserpine and Methyldopa if taken along with Lemolate Gold Tablet, can increase the risk of heart-related side effects.
• The effect of other cold medicines like pseudoephedrine is reduced by Lemolate Gold Tablet.
• Blood pressure-lowering effect of anti-hypertensives such as Acebutolol and Atenolol is reduced by Lemolate Gold Tablet.
• Anti-coagulant effect of medicines like Warfarin is increased by Lemolate Gold Tablet and there can be a risk of bleeding.
• The effects of medicine like ergotamine used to treat migraine can be increased.
• The effect of medicine containing Lithium can be decreased if taken concomitantly with Lemolate Gold Tablet and it is advised to limit caffeine intake.

Interactions with food items

Lemolate Gold Tablet should not be taken with tea, coffee or caffeinated drinks.

Storage and disposal

Store below 25°C and in the original package in order to protect from moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Lemolate Gold Tablet be given to children?

No, this medicine should not be taken by children below 16 years of age.

Does Lemolate Gold Tablet contain any antibiotics?

No, Lemolate Gold Tablet does not contain any antibiotics. It contains paracetamol, which helps in reducing the fever. Phenylephrine, which helps in reducing cold and clear nose blocks and Caffeine, which stimulates the mind and reduces the dullness related to cold.

My cold has not reduced even after a week. Can I continue to use Lemolate Gold Tablet?

No, Lemolate Gold Tablet should not be used for more than a week without consulting a doctor. In case the cold persists for more than 3 days, it is important to visit a doctor for further examination.

Is Lemolate Gold Tablet safe in pregnancy?

No, it is not safe to take Lemolate Gold Tablet during pregnancy.

Can I take D cold for fever?

Yes, it can be used in fever. However, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the composition of Lemolate Gold Tablet?

The composition of Lemolate Gold Tablet includes paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine as its active ingredients.

Can I take Lemolate Gold for sore throat?

Yes, Lemolate Gold Tablet may help you provide relief from sore throat.

How many times we can take Lemolate Gold?

The doctor will decide the specific dose and frequency for a specific duration depending upon the severity of the condition. Do not exceed the maximum daily doses and treatment durations recommended. However, it is advisable to maintain a gap of 6 hours between two doses and do not take more than 4 tablets a day.

How do you take Lemolate Gold?

You should take Lemolate Gold as a whole, with a sufficient amount of water, preferably after eating a meal. Do not break, cut or chew the tablet.

What is Lemolate Gold used for?

Lemolate Gold Tablet is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc.

How many Lemolate Gold can be taken in a day?

You can take one tablet of Lemolate Gold four times a day. Do not exceed more than the recommended dose. If symptoms persist for 3 to 4 days, consult a doctor.

How does Lemolate Gold work?

• Lemolate Gold Tablet contains a combination of three ingredients -paracetamol, caffeine and phenylephrine.
• Paracetamol helps in reducing fever. It reduces fever by inhibiting chemical substances that cause an increase in temperature and also acts as a painkiller.
• Phenylephrine acts by constricting the blood vessels around the nose and thus, reduces swelling. This helps in clearing the blocked nose.
• Caffeine is a mild stimulant. It stimulates the nervous system and improves the pain-relieving action of paracetamol.

Is Lemolate Gold an antibiotic?

No, Lemolate Gold Tablet is not an antibiotic medicine. It is a cough and cold preparation that is used to relieve fever, cold, cough, allergies, nasal congestion, headache, mild pain, etc.

When to take Lemolate Gold?

Lemolate Gold Tablet can be taken with or without food. However, you should always take this medicine as recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose.