CETRIZ TAB

Overview

CETRIZ TAB is a Schedule H drug.

CETRIZ TAB is composed of: CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (10 MG)

Cetirizine hydrochloride is an antihistamine 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 or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.Cetirizine hydrochloride is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by hives. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Usage

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE is generally used to treat: Common Cold, Hives
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE can address symptoms like: Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose, Eyes Itching, Sneezing, Nose Itching

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 < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

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

Precautions for CETRIZ TAB and its Constituents


  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking cetirizine because you may feel sleepy.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking this drug.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects: changes in vision, severe dry mouth, trouble urinating, constipation or drowsiness.Do not start or continue the cetirizine tablets:If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine or any of the other ingredients of cetirizine tablet.
  •  If you have severe kidney problem or severe liver problem.
  •  If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
  • Doctor’s advice should be considered before taking cetirizine tablets in case of any following disease conditions such as fits, severe kidney impairment, intolerance to sugars.
  • Take cetirizine exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • You may take cetirizine with or without food.
  • The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Mood Swings, Restless Or Irritability, Nervousness

Common Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE : Constipation, Stomach Pain, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Dry Mouth, Throat Soreness, Cough, Nausea, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE : Insomnia, Breathlessness, Confusion, Eyes Blurred Vision, Pounding Heart (pulse), Weakness (generalized), Hyperactive Behavior, Decreased Urination

Rare Side-Effects

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE can interfere with: Alcoholism, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Evening92%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1/2 tab75%
1/2tab23%

How long was it prescribed?

4 Days56%
2 Days39%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs3%
5 to 12yrs6%
12 to 18yrs17%
18 to 35yrs24%
35 to 50yrs21%
50 to 60yrs10%
60 to 70yrs14%
70yrs and above4%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females51%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Physician98%
Pulmonologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

PARACETAMOL TAB48%
DICLO TAB35%
DICLO INJ31%
ROXID TAB21%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

BLOOD SMEAR (HEMATOLOGY)10%

Available Alternatives for CETRIZ TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CETRIZ TABINR for 10 TABLETSCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG
INCID-L TABINR 36.72 for 10 TABLETSCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALERID D TABINR 30 for 10 TABLETSPHENYLEPHRINE 10 MG, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 MG
BRONCODIL SYRINR 42 for 100ML SYRUPGUAIFENESIN 50 MG, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 15 MG, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 MG, MENTHOL 0.5 MG
CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDECETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
KOLQ TAB TABINR 31.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, ZINC GLUCONATE 52.28 MG, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG
RELENT PLUS SYPINR 49.5 for 60 ML SYRUPAMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 6 MG/ML, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 MG
SUMO COLD TABINR 56 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, CAFFEINE 25 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5 MG, CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 MG