GDCIT TAB

Overview

GDCIT TAB is a Schedule H drug.

GDCIT TAB is composed of: GUAIFENESIN (100.0 MG), DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE (10.0 MG), CETIRIZINE (5.0 MG)

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.Guaifenesin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies.It promotes lower respiratory tract drainage by thinning the mucus in the air passages to make it easier to cough up the mucus and clear the airways. 


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.
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.

Usage

GUAIFENESIN is generally used to treat: Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Whooping Cough
GUAIFENESIN can address symptoms like: Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Breathing, Wheezing, Cough, Chest Pain, Chest Discomfort, Fever, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

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

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

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 < 2yrs

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?

GDCIT TAB is generally taken After Food.

Precautions for GDCIT TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use guaifenesin if you are allergic to guaifenesin.
• Use guaifenesin exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
• Take guaifenesin with food if it upsets your stomach.Measure the liquid form of guaifenesin with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon.
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open a controlled-release, delayed-release, or extended-release tablet or capsule. Swallow it whole. Breaking or opening the pill may cause too much of the drug to be released at one time.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
• The liquid forms and powder packets of this medication may contain aspartame. If you have phenylketonuria  or any other condition that requires you to restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine), consult your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
• Use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle; discard after 4 weeks of opening even if not used

• 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. 

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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

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

Common Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Hives, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE : Confusion, Constipation, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain
CETIRIZINE : Dizziness, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue Disorder, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

GUAIFENESIN : Breathlessness, Difficulty Breathing
CETIRIZINE : Dyspepsia, Abdomen Pain

Rare Side-Effects

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

Disease Interactions

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

Technical Classification

GUAIFENESIN is categorized as: EXPECTORANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE is categorized as: ANTITUSSIVES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
CETIRIZINE is categorized as: THIRD GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for GDCIT TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

GDCIT TAB

INR 23.81 for 10 TABLETS

GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

EXOTUS 15MG/2.5MG/10MG/50MG/5MG SYP	INR 73.13 for 100 ML SYRUP	GUAIFENESIN 50.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10.0 MG, PHENYLEPHRINE 5.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
TUSSIN DMR SYP	INR 49.5 for 50 ML SYRUP	PHENYLEPHRINE 1075.0 MG, GUAIFENESIN 100.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 15.0 MG, CETIRIZINE 5.0 MG