Cetzine Tablet: View usage, side effects, price and subtitute

Product Description

Cetzine Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Cetzine Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose required for you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent symptoms you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.

This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepiness, dizziness, tiredness, and sore throat. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you. You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy. Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not be suitable. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.

Uses of Cetzine Tablet

Allergic conditions
Nasal allergy symptoms
Allergic skin conditions
Allergic eye disease
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Side effects of Cetzine Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cetzine

Fatigue
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Constipation
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Tiredness
Sore throat

How to use Cetzine 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. Cetzine Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cetzine Tablet works

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

Safety Advice

Alcohol

Cetzine Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Information regarding the use of Cetzine Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Information regarding the use of Cetzine Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Larger doses or prolonged use of Cetzine Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.

Driving

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

Kidney

Cetzine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetzine 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

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

What if you forget to take Cetzine Tablet

If you miss a dose of Cetzine 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.