Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet

An antihistamine, Amcet Cold 5 Mg/60 Mg Tablet is a medication that can be used for treating allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. It is also effective to treat swelling or itching that is caused by hives. The chemical known as histamine is the reason for the allergic symptoms that you suffer from. Being an antihistamine, Amcet Cold 5 Mg/60 Mg Tablet reduces or blocks this chemical in your body, thus reliving you from the symptoms. This medicine can reduce your symptoms, but not prevent it. You can take this medicine in the form of tablets, capsule or syrup. You can take this medicine along with your food or without it. Amcet Cold 5 Mg/60 Mg Tablet is an allergy medication that can help you get relief from mild allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes and itchy nose or throat. It also helps to provide relief from hives. The body produces the chemical histamine when you come in contact with certain allergens. It is this histamine that causes the symptoms that are associated with allergies. As Amcet Cold 5 Mg/60 Mg Tablet is an antihistamine, it will block the effect of that chemical in the body. The medicine can provide you relief from these symptoms, but it cannot prevent them. It comes in tablet, capsule as well as syrup form. You can swallow, chew or let the tablet dissolve in the mouth.
Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
₹ 49.00 incl tax

Uses of Cetirizine

Cetirizine is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis symptoms and allergic skin conditions.

Side effects of Cetirizine

Sleepiness.

How to use Cetirizine

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. Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet works

Cetirizine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Expert advice for Cetirizine

  • Do not drive or operate machinery after taking cetirizine because you may feel sleepy.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking this drug.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience any of these side effects: changes in vision, severe dry mouth, trouble urinating, constipation or drowsiness.
  • Do not start or continue the cetirizine tablets:
  • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine or any of the other ingredients of cetirizine tablet.
  • If you have severe kidney problem or severe liver problem.
  • If you are pregnant or breast feeding.
  • Doctor’s advice should be considered before taking cetirizine tablets in case of any following disease conditions such as fits, severe kidney impairment, intolerance to sugars.
Alcohol
Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amcet Cold 5 mg/60 mg Tablet 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.