Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet
About Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet
This is a combination medication which has Cetirizine and Ambroxol as active ingredients. An antihistamine, this tablet can be used for treating allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It is also effective to treat swelling or itching that is caused by hives. This tablet is an allergy medication that can help you get relief from mild allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy nose or throat. It also helps to provide relief from hives.
Even though not to a great extent, this medication can cause drowsiness and it may have different reactions in different people. Avoid taking this medication if you are allergic to it or to any other ingredient that has been used in it. Ask your doctor before taking this tablet if you have any disease related to the kidney or the liver.
What are the uses of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet
What are the contraindications of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet ?
Kidney Disease
What are the side effects of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet ?
Headache
Nausea Or Vomiting
Difficulty In Passing Urine
Key highlights of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medication lasts for an average of 24 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medication can be observed within an hour of oral administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication is not known to cause any harmful effect on the fetus. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from clinical studies and hence benefits and risks should be weighed before usage. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding as it can cause side effects for the baby. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
What are the substitutes for Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet ?
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What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This medication selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung. Ambroxol is an agent that causes diffusion of thick mucus. Uncontrolled quantity of nitric oxide (NO) is related to inflammation and other kinds of disruptions of the functioning of the airways. Ambroxol inhibits the activation of guanylate cyclase which is nitric oxide dependent.
What are the interactions of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Alcohol consumption should not be done during the course of treatment.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Do not use this medication in combination with Alprazolam, Codeine and Isocarboxazid.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Patients who suffer from Liver Disease, Kidney Disease and Gastric ulceration should avoid consuming this medication.
FAQs about Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet
Ques : What is Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication has Cetirizine and Ambroxol as active elements present. It performs its action by obstructing the action of histamine and decreasing the phlegm in the airways.
Ques : What are the uses of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as cough, runny nose, sneezing, eyes itchiness, itchy nose, itchy throat, hay fever, allergies, and respiratory diseases.
Ques : what are the side effects of Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this medication which is as follows: nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, stomach pain / epigastric pain, sleepiness, dizziness, coordination impaired, etc.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Hicet AX 5 mg/60 mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
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