Cetrizin Syrup

Cetrizin Syrup is used for the treatment of diseases like itching in throat or nose, runny nose, watery eyes, long-term hives and allergic rhinitis. It gives relief by blocking the passage of histamine. Histamine is the compound responsible for causing allergic reactions in your body leading to itching, cold, sneezing and other such reactions.

It is advisable that you follow the dosage patterns and not self-medicate without consulting it from a doctor. Being a second-generation antihistamine, Cetirizine tablet does not have too many serious side effects. Some of the basic side effects that you may experience are stomach pain, vomiting or nausea, diarrhoea, tiredness or drowsiness.

If you experience any of the serious side effects like insomnia, problems in urinating, blurred vision or irregular heartbeats, you must consult a doctor immediately. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid this medication as it can affect the fetus or infant adversely.

Keep these precautions in mind, before and after taking Cetrizin Syrup :

• This medication can cause drowsiness and it may also have different reactions, vary from one person to another. Be cautious while taking this medication, especially in initial stages. Avoid drinking and driving during this period.
• Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient that has been used in it.
• Consult your doctor before taking Cetrizin Syrup if you are planning a baby or you are pregnant. Remember, not to use this medicine if you are a breastfeeding woman.
• Get your doctor informed before taking this medication if you have any disease related to kidney or liver.

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Utricaria

• Blocked Or Runny Nose

• Sneezing

• Watery Eyes

• Kidney Disease

  Cetrizin Syrup is not recommended if you are suffering from end-stage kidney disease, were the Creatinine clearance in such cases is less than 10 ml/min. It should not be used in children below 12 years with kidney abnormalities.

• Hypersensitivity

  Cetrizin Syrup should not be used if you have a known history of allergy to it.

• Sleepiness

• Dry Mouth

• Diarrhoea

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Fatigue

• Dizziness

• Tiredness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of the effect of the medication lasts for 24 hours in most cases and thus a single dose is enough for the whole day.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset of action usually starts from within an hour of oral administration. You can consult a doctor if you do not experience relief for long hours and ask for changes in dosage.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The medication is probably safe to use during pregnancy, as the animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect over the foetus, however, limited data on human studies are available. Thus the individual must consult doctor before taking it.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women should not use this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is advisable that you do not consume alcohol while on this medication, as it may lead to excessive drowsiness or calmness. It is not safe with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication since there is a possibility of you experiencing drowsy or calm and thus affecting your driving skills.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  The medicine can affect the functioning of kidney in people suffering from renal impairment or other kidney related issues. Therefore, it is advisable that you discuss it with your doctor if you suffer from any such diseases.

• Does this affect liver function?

  People suffering from liver related issues should also consult a doctor before taking the medication to avoid any serious implications.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Cetrizin Syrup 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

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

  Using alcohol while taking Cetrizin Syrup is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.

• Interaction with Medicine

  The syrup can interact with certain medicines and ingredients to cause adverse side effects. You must avoid the tablet if you are already consuming medicines that have ingredients like alprazolam, codeine or isocarboxazid. It is advisable that you discuss about your medical history with the doctor to avoid any possible side effects.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from liver or kidney related diseases must not consume this medication without consulting it first with a doctor, as it can cause some serious side effects. People suffering from epilepsy too must be careful while taking the medicine as they are at a risk of experiencing increased convulsions.

• Ques : What is Cetrizin Syrup?

  Ans : Cetrizin Syrup is a medication which is used to treat and avoid allergic sign of illness associated with rhinitis and seasonal allergies. it is also can be used to treat allergic rhinitis appearing together. running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching and hives are some of the symptoms.

• Ques : What is Cetrizin Syrup used for?

  Ans : Cetrizin Syrup which is used to prevent and manage symptoms of asthma. it belongs to group of medication known as leukotriene receptor antagonists. it also gives relives in symptoms such as seasonal allergy, rhinitis and hay fever.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Cetrizin Syrup?

  Ans : There are some side effects of Cetrizin Syrup and they may or may not be the severe once. the side effects of Cetrizin Syrup are mentioned below: severe once: chest tightness, dizziness and diarrhea. minor once: headache, stomach pain, cough, running nose, fever, blurred vision, heartburn, skin rash, nausea and vomiting, joint pain, etc.

• Ques : What are the most common side effects of Cetrizin Syrup?

  Ans :

  There are some common side effects of Cetrizin Syrup. if you are experiencing any the of below mentioned side effects, kindly contact your doctor immediately.

  1. thirst
  2. scaly and itching skin
  3. fever
  4. weakness or unusual tiredness
  5. abdominal or stomach pain

• Ques : Does Cetrizin Syrup make you drowsiness?

  Ans : It totally depends on the amount of dosage has been prescribed to the patient. or if we talk about it’s effects on infants so, small doses as per prescription are acceptable during breastfeeding. large dose and extended use of this medication can cause drowsiness and other side effects on infants or it can also decrease the milk supply.

• Ques : Is Cetrizin Syrup an antihistamine?

  Ans : Cetrizin Syrup is an antihistamine. antihistamine is a drug that prevents the physiological effects of histamine. most of the allergies are treated by antihistamine.

• Ques : Can I use Cetrizin Syrup during pregnancy?

  Ans : It can be taken during pregnancy, there no such risk of any thing. it is an allergic kind of medication. it only deals with the allergies, pain, fever, etc.

• Ques : Is Cetrizin Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

  Ans : If we talk about it’s effects on infants so, small doses as per prescription are acceptable during breastfeeding. there is no side effects on small quantities as advised by doctor. large dose and extended use of this medicine can cause drowsiness on infants or it can also decrease the milk supply.