CETMET ACC TAB

Overview

CETMET ACC TAB is a Schedule H drug.

CETMET ACC TAB is composed of: AMBROXOL ( ), CETIRIZINE ( ), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE ( )

This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for various respiratory diseases such as emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, tracheobronchitis (respiratory tract inflammation), bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. Ambroxol is used for clear mucus from lungs.
Cetirizine is an anti histamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, Itching, watery eyes and runny nose. It is used to treat cold.

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex. Dextromethorphan is used to treat a cough. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Do not use it if you are using or have used an MAO inhibitor within the past 14 days of the treatment.

Usage

AMBROXOL is generally used to treat: Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumoconiosis, Bronchiectasis

CETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough, Common Cold
CETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Sneezing

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is generally used to treat: Runny Nose And Dry Cough
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can address symptoms like: Cough

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

CETMET ACC TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for CETMET ACC TAB and its Constituents


Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney and liver disease.
It may cause drowsiness, so don’t Drive while taking this medication.

  • Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.
  • Do not use any other over-the-counter cough, cold, or allergy medication without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Dextromethorphan may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
  • Dextromethorphan may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of dextromethorphan. This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
  • Avoid taking diet pills, caffeine pills, or other stimulants (such as ADHD medications) without your doctor’s advice. 

Symptoms of Overdosage

CETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Restless Or Irritability
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE over-dosage can result in: Eyes Blurred Vision, Confusion, Difficulty Urinating, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Common Side-Effects

AMBROXOL : Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain

Serious Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE : Paresthesia, Constipation, Flatulence, Tinnitus, Fever, Restless Or Irritability

Disease Interactions

DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE can interfere with: Depression, Psychosis, Parkinsonism

Technical Classification

AMBROXOL is categorized as: MUCOLYTICS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for CETMET ACC TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALTIME CF SYPINR 38.27 for 60 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
BITERLES PLUS SYPINR 55 for 60 ML SYRUPCETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE , AMBROXOL
CETMET ACC TABINR 38.5 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
CETMET TCF NA/NA/NA SYPINR 42 for 60 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE
RETHERMA CD SYPINR 38.41 for 60 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL , CETIRIZINE , DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALLERHIN D PLUS 15MG/10MG/5MG SYPINR 39.6 for 60 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL 15.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
EXOTUS 15MG/2.5MG/10MG/50MG/5MG SYPINR 73.13 for 100 ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
TUNE TIME SYPINR 52.37 for 60 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL 3 MG/ML, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 2 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE 1 MG/ML
TUSSIN DMR SYPINR 49.5 for 50 ML SYRUPPHENYLEPHRINE 1075.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG