Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Medley Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient Levocetirizine (5mg) + Pseudoephedrine (120mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.3
User Reviews744

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Fitin CF Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg, 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.
Answer

Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet Reviews

Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are headache, dryness in mouth, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and tiredness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet Works

Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.

How to Use Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg 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. Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet

  • In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies: Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup. It can make you feel better.

Uses of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet

  • Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver  CAUTION
Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Quick Tips

  • Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
  • Stop taking Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
  • If you drink alcohol while you are taking Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.
  • You have been prescribed Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

References

  1. Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019].
  2. FDA approved prescribing information. Levocitrizine; 1995 [revised May 2007].
  3. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Maidenhead, Berks: McNeil Products Limited; 1998 [revised 30 Jan. 2013].
  4. ScienceDirect. Pseudoephedrine.

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