Mcet 10mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Side Effects, Composition, Substitutes, Precautions and Advice - Menarini India Pvt Ltd | strip of 10 tablets

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Composition for Mcet 10mg Tablet

Cetirizine (10mg)

Prescription Required

Primarily used for

Allergic disorders

Potentiallyunsafewith

Alcohol

₹15

₹1.5/Tablet

10 tablets in 1 strip

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Medicine Overview

In Depth Information

Patient Concerns

Medicine Overview of Mcet Tablet

Uses of Mcet Tablet

Mcet 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Side effects of Mcet Tablet

Common

Sleepiness.

How to use Mcet 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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Mcet 10mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Mcet Tablet works

Mcet 10mg tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

In Depth Information on Mcet Tablet

Expert advice for Mcet Tablet

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.

Warnings

Special precautions for Mcet 10mg Tablet

Alcohol

CAUTION

Mcet 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Mcet 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy....

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Lactation

Mcet 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby....

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Driving

SAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Mcet 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mcet 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor....

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Liver

Mcet 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with li...

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Severely interacts with other drugs like

Mezolam 7.5mg Injection, Azivent 500mg Tablet, Zathrin Redimix Suspension, Pratham 200mg/5ml Suspension

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Patient Concerns

Frequently asked questions for Mcet 10mg Tablet

Frequently asked questions for Cetirizine

Q. Is cetirizine/ Alerid/ Alerid syrup an antihistamine/antibiotic/steroid?

Cetirizine is an antihistaminic drug. It is not an antibiotic or steroid

Q. Is cetirizine/ Alerid D banned?

It is available in India and should be taken as advised by doctor

Q. Can you take cetirizine for prickly heat?

Cetirizine can be used for prickly heat to reduce the itching. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take cetirizine with high blood pressure?

Patients with high blood pressure can take cetirizine. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Can I take cetirizine with antibiotics/ azithromycin/ citalopram/ sertraline?

Yes, as there are no expected reactions with cetirizine. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Does cetirizine make you gain weight?

It is rarely seen, but there is a possibility that cetirizine, like other anti-histamines might cause gain in weight

Q. Is cetirizine/ Alerid safe?

Cetirizine/ Alerid is safe at the prescribed dose by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Is cetirizine good for cold/ used for sore throat/ allergic reaction/itching/hives?

Cetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. It is also used to treat hives, but not used for sore throat. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. How long can I take cetirizine for?

Patient should take cetirizine as directed by doctor

Q. Can I take cetirizine with paracetamol/ aspirin/ ibuprofen/ DayQuil/ prednisone/ Benadryl?

Cetirizine can be taken along with paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen, or prednisone. However, taking Benadryl and Dayquil along with cetirizine can increase the drowsiness. Always consult your doctor for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required

Q. Can I take cetirizine with loratadine/ diphenhydramine/ brompheniramine/ fexofenadine?

No. Patient should not take cetirizine with these drugs as they are from same category of antihistamines. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use

Q. Does cetirizine make you sleepy or cause drowsiness?

Patient may feel sleepy after taking cetirizine. Always consult your doctor

Q. Does cetirizine contain diphenhydramine/pseudoephedrine/aspirin/acetaminophen (paracetamol)?

No. Cetirizine does not contain diphenhydramine/pseudoephedrine/aspirin. However doctor may prescribe cetirizine in combination with these drugs.

Q. Can I take Mcet with Betahistine?

Mcet should not be taken with Betahistine as it has antihistamine action and Betahistine has histamine like action and using the two medicines together may lower the efficacy of either of them.

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