Lupicet Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Lupin 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 | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 590 |
FAQ
Lupicet 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 Lupicet. 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 Lupicet Syrup Works
How to Use Lupicet Syrup
Benefits of Lupicet Syrup
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Lupicet 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 Lupicet Syrup
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Lupicet Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Lupicet. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
- Lupicet should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- It is okay to take Lupicet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Your doctor has prescribed Lupicet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Lupicet. Taking sips of water may help.
- Avoid giving Lupicet with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Stop taking Lupicet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Compared to other similar medications, Lupicet is less likely to cause sleepiness.
- Lupicet can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
References
- 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.
- Cetirizine hydrochloride [Drug Label]. Smyrna, GA: UCB Pharma, Inc.; 2022.
- Cetirizine hydrochloride [FDA Label]. Smyrna: UCB Pharma, Inc.; 2002.