Bancol Tablets

Bancol Tablets is a cough and cold medication. It contains a combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and caffeine as active substances. Bancol Tablets is used in the treatment of nasal and sinus congestion, sinus pain, and headache.

It is also used to provide relief of allergic symptoms of the nose/throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies. Take Bancol Tablets in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Bancol Tablets , contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Bancol Tablets , take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Bancol Tablets contains a combination of paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, and caffeine as active substances.
• Paracetamol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that blocks the action of a chemical called cyclooxygenase. Cyclooxygenase is responsible for the formation of certain substances in the body called prostaglandins that cause fever, pain and inflammation.
• Chlorpheniramine is an anti-allergic medicine that blocks certain proteins in the body that are responsible for causing itching of the nose/throat, watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing due to respiratory allergies.
• Phenylephrine produces constriction of the blood vessels of the nose which reduces the fluid accumulation and clears the nasal blockage.
• Caffeine increases the pain-relieving activity of paracetamol and reduces the incidence of drowsiness due to chlorpheniramine.

Directions for Use

• Take Bancol Tablets as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Bancol Tablets during pregnancy?

Bancol Tablets should only be used during pregnancy if recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Bancol Tablets while breastfeeding?

Bancol Tablets should only be used during breastfeeding if recommended by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Bancol Tablets ?

Bancol Tablets may have some effect on the driving ability. If you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Bancol Tablets ?

Limited information is available on the interaction of Bancol Tablets with alcohol. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are taking any other paracetamol containing products.
• You have kidney, liver, heart or blood vessel problems.
• You have diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders or closed-angle glaucoma.
• You experience fits/seizures.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine, chlorpheniramine, caffeine or any other ingredient of Bancol Tablets .
• If you have severe high blood pressure.

Side effects

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Restlessness

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Bancol Tablets works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors - used to treat Parkinson's disease, tricyclic antidepressants - used for the treatment of depression, and beta-blockers, methyldopa, and reserpine - used for treating high blood pressure.

Storage and disposal

• Store Bancol Tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Bancol Tablets used for?

• Bancol Tablets is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, sinus pain and headache.
• It is also used to provide relief of allergic symptoms of the nose/throat due to upper respiratory tract allergies.