Cetgel Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Universal NutriScience |
Active Ingredient | Cetirizine (10mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Phenylmethyl Piperazinyl Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
User Rating | 4.3 |
User Reviews | 536 |
FAQ
Cetgel Capsule Reviews
Cetgel can be taken with or without food. The dose required for you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent symptoms you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, and sore throat. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you. You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy. Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not be suitable. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.
How Cetgel Capsule Works
How to Use Cetgel Capsule
Benefits of Cetgel Capsule
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Cetgel provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of the skin. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. For individuals taking it to prevent getting symptoms one should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Uses of Cetgel Capsule
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Cetgel Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Compared to other similar medications, Cetgel is less likely to cause sleepiness.
- Stop taking Cetgel at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Your doctor has prescribed Cetgel to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- It is okay to take Cetgel with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Cetirizine [Patient Information Leaflet]. Gangtok. Sikkim: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2017.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 238-39.
- Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003.