Description

Allercet 10mg Tablet

ALLERCET 10MG contain Cetirizine which belongs to a group of medicine called antihistamines. It is used for the relief of symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose or for skin rashes such as chronic nettle rash, idiopathic urticaria in adult and children over 6 years of age. It works by blocking the effects of histamine, which may be overproduced in allergic reactions which causes unpleasant symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, running or blocked nose, sneezing and skin rashes.

Always take allercet 10mg exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. This medicine is strictly not recommended for use in children aged less than 6 years. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney disease, heart disease, liver problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine. The common side effects are somnolence (sleepiness), dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, pharyngitis, cold-like symptoms of the nose (children only).

USES

Relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as sneezing, runny or itchy nose or for skin rashes such as chronic nettle rash, idiopathic urticaria

BENEFITS OF ALLERCET TABLET

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Allercet Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. 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 your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

HOW IT WORKS

allercet 10mg works by blocking the effects of histamine, which may be overproduced in allergic reactions which causes unpleasant symptoms such as itchy or watery eyes, running or blocked nose, sneezing and skin rashes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take allercet 10mg exactly as your doctor has told you. This medicine must be taken with or without food. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. It should be swallowed whole with water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS

SERIOUS

Allergic reactions (including sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, rash itchiness and fever), swollen throat, face, eyelids or lips(angioedema)
Convulsions (fits)
Thoughts about committing suicide
Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal

COMMON

Somnolence (sleepiness)
Dizziness, headache
Diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth
Fatigue
Pharyngitis, cold-like symptoms of the nose (children only)

RARE

Depression, hallucination (hearing or seeing thing), aggression, confusion, sleeplessness
Tachycardia
Abnormal liver function test results
Urticaria (hives)
Oedema (generalised swelling due to water retention)
Weight increased

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhoea:

Drink lot of fluid such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without talking to a doctor.

Nausea:

Try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

allercet 10mg tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

allercet 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

allercet 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

allercet 10mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

allercet 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. It may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

allercet 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALLERCET TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Tablet, 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.

OTHERS

Tell your doctor if you have or had a condition such as,

Problems passing urine (such as spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems)
An epileptic patient or a patient at risk of convulsion
Scheduled for allergy testing
Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, and herbal supplements.

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQ’s ABOUT ALLERCET 10MG

Q: Can allercet 10mg lower immune system?
A:No, this medicine does not influence the immune response.

Q: Can allercet 10mg cause dizziness?
A:Yes, this medicine may cause dizziness in some individuals. Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Q: Can I take allercet 10mg during breast feeding?
A: No, it can pass into breast milk. It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

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