Alexcet 5mg Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Cetirizine (5mg/5ml) |
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 | 323 |
FAQ
Alexcet 5mg Syrup Reviews
Give this medicine to your child orally with or without food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. It could either be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Alexcet 5mg. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, repeat the same dose after your child feels better. But, refrain from doing so if it is already time for the next dose.
Your child may experience mild side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, and headache after taking this medicine. These symptoms are usually non-serious and disappear on their own. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medicines or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Do inform the doctor if your child has or had any heart, liver, kidney problems or was born prematurely. Share any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems with the doctor. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help avoid any complications in the treatment and guide your child’s doctor to plan your child’s overall treatment better.
How Alexcet 5mg Syrup Works
How to Use Alexcet 5mg Syrup
Benefits of Alexcet 5mg Syrup
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Alexcet 5mg 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 Alexcet 5mg Syrup
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Alexcet 5mg Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Alexcet 5mg. Taking sips of water may help.
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
- Stop taking Alexcet 5mg at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Compared to other similar medications, Alexcet 5mg is less likely to cause sleepiness.
- Avoid giving Alexcet 5mg with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Your doctor has prescribed Alexcet 5mg to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- It is okay to take Alexcet 5mg with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Alexcet 5mg should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- Alexcet 5mg can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Alexcet 5mg. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
References
- Cetirizine hydrochloride [Drug Label]. Smyrna, GA: UCB Pharma, Inc.; 2022.
- Cetirizine hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Smyrna: UCB Pharma, Inc.; 2002.
- Parisi GF, Leonardi S, Ciprandi G, et al. Cetirizine use in childhood: an update of a friendly 30-year drug. Clin Mol Allergy. 2020;18:2.