Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet
About Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet
This medication is used for treating allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. It also helps against swelling or itching that is caused by hives. The tablet reduces or blocks the release of histamine in the body, thus relieving you from the symptoms.
This medicine, however, can only reduce your symptoms, but not prevent it. You can take this medicine along with your food or without it. You should follow the directions provided on the label or the instructions given by your doctor regarding dosage.
Side effects such as stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, tiredness and drowsiness may be observed after consuming the tablet. You can consult with your doctor if it bothers you. There are some precautions that you need to keep in mind :
- The medication can cause drowsiness and it may have different reactions in different people. You must be cautious, especially in the initial stages of taking the medication. Avoid drinking or driving during this time.
- Avoid taking this medication if you are allergic to it or to any other ingredient that has been used in it.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant . Also, avoid it if you are breastfeeding your child, as this drug can pass on through the breast milk.
What are the uses of Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet
Utricaria
What are the contraindications of Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet ?
Kidney Disease
What are the side effects of Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet ?
Headache
Blurred Vision
Running Nose And Cough
Nausea Or Vomiting
Difficulty In Passing Urine
Key highlights of Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet
How long is the duration of effect?
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 24 hours.
What is the onset of action?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.
Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Lemoson 10 Mg/10 Mg Tablet
Unison Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Rhinocet D Tablet
Primecure Medicine Pvt Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Are there any overdose instructions?
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
How does this medication work?
This medication selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lungs. It also works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels in the ear and nose, thereby providing great relief from discomfort.
What are the interactions of Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Alcohol
Alcohol
Avoid the consumption of alcohol during the course of medication.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Do not use this medicine in combination with alprazolam, codeine and isocarboxazid.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Patients suffering from liver or kidney disease should use some other safer alternative.
FAQs about Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet
Ques : what is allercet dc 10mg 10mg tablet?
Ans : Allercet Dc Tablet is a medication belongs to the antihistamine group of drugs. It contains Cetirizine and Phenylephrine as active ingredients.
Ques : what is the use of allercet dc 10mg 10mg tablet?
Ans : Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like running nose, allergy symptoms, nasal decongestant, cold, sneezing, hypotensive conditions, catarrh, and itch.
Ques : what are the side effects of Allercet Dc 10Mg/10Mg Tablet?
Ans : Headache, stomach pain, cough, running nose, fever, blurred vision, heartburn, skin rash, nausea and vomiting, joint pain, etc are common side effects.
Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Allercet Dc Tablet?
Ans : It has been observed that once a day or twice a day is the most common frequency of using Allercet Tablet.
Ques : How long do I need to use allercet dc 10mg 10mg tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is within 2 hours to 1 day.
Ques : Should I use allercet dc 10mg 10mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication does not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of allercet dc 10mg 10mg tablet?
Ans : This medication contains salts which are suitable to store at room temperature and keeping this medication above or below that, can cause an inadequate effect. Protect it from moisture and light.
References
Phenylephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/phenylephrine
Phenylephrine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00388
Cetirizine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cetirizine
Cetirizine: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage- Drugs Bank [Internet]. drugsbanks.com. 2017 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:
https://www.drugsbanks.com/cetirizine/
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