CTZ Plus Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Psychotropics India Ltd
Active Ingredient	Cetirizine (10mg) + Phenylephrine (10mg) + Caffeine (20mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	567

FAQ

Are there any contraindication associated with use of this drug?

The use of CTZ Plus is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the medicine or any other inactive ingredients of it. Caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney or liver disease.

Can the use of CTZ Plus cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of CTZ Plus can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.

What should I know about storage and disposal of CTZ Plus?

Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and out of reach from children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.

What should I avoid while taking CTZ Plus?

Avoid use of alcohol and engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery while taking CTZ Plus.

Can the use of CTZ Plus cause sleepiness or drowsiness?

Yes, CTZ Plus may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your regular daily activities. Do not drive car, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episode while you are taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take CTZ Plus?

If you miss a dose of CTZ Plus, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

CTZ Plus Tablet Reviews

CTZ Plus is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that is used to treat symptoms of the common cold. It helps in relieving the common cold symptoms such as fever, runny and stuffy nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

CTZ Plus should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy from this medicine.

The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, fatigue, headache, dizziness, restlessness, and difficulty in sleeping. If these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.

How CTZ Plus Tablet Works

CTZ Plus is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Phenylephrine and Caffeine.

How to Use CTZ Plus Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. CTZ Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of CTZ Plus Tablet

In Common cold: CTZ Plus is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier. CTZ Plus is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Uses of CTZ Plus Tablet

Common cold

CTZ Plus Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

CTZ Plus is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

CTZ Plus may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

CTZ Plus may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

CTZ Plus should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CTZ Plus may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CTZ Plus.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

CTZ Plus is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of CTZ Plus may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

CTZ Plus is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Along with taking CTZ Plus do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapour rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.