Cetzine Oral Drops
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd |
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 | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 741 |
FAQ
Cetzine Oral Drops Reviews
Cetzine Oral 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 Cetzine Oral Drops Works
How to Use Cetzine Oral Drops
Benefits of Cetzine Oral Drops
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Cetzine Oral 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 Cetzine Oral Drops
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Cetzine Oral Drops Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It is okay to take Cetzine Oral with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Compared to other similar medications, Cetzine Oral is less likely to cause sleepiness.
- Stop taking Cetzine Oral at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Your doctor has prescribed Cetzine Oral to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
References
- Cetirizine [Patient Information Leaflet]. Gangtok. Sikkim: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2017.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Cetirizine. New York, New York: Pfizer Labs; 2003.
- 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.