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ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET
Prescription Required
Product introduction
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used in the treatment of various allergic conditions. It relieves symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes.
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. But, it may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worry you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET should be taken with or without food. The dose may vary depending on what you are taking it for. Take it as it has been prescribed by your doctor. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, or you may need to take it every day to prevent symptoms from happening. If you stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back. This medicine is generally very safe.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy. But, it may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention. Consult your doctor if it persists or worry you. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys or with your heart.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine.
Uses of Zehist Tablet
Benefits of Zehist Tablet
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
ZEHIST 10 MG 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. Moreover, ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Zehist 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 Zehist
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
How to use Zehist 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. ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Zehist Tablet works
ZEHIST 10 MG 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
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
ZEHIST 10 MG 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
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Zehist Tablet?
If you miss a dose of ZEHIST 10 MG 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzimidazoles Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zehist with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. What is ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET used for?
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET is used to treat symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and other allergic reactions, causing irritation of the eyes and nose. It is also used to treat allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, urticaria or hives (pale red, raised and itchy skin rashes).
Q. How should I take ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET?
ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water; do not chew or crush it. ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET may be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at a fixed time to avoid skipping a dose.
Q. How to cope with dizziness caused by ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET?
If you feel dizzy while taking ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET, lie down for some time and then get up slowly. Move slowly and cautiously while walking or doing activities. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol and recreational medicines. If dizziness persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I take antacids while taking ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET?
Some antacids contain aluminum and magnesium. Such antacids may decrease the absorption of ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET and lower its levels, thereby interfering with the working of this medicine. It is recommended that you keep a gap of 2 hours between the two medicines.
Q. Is there any food or drink that I need to avoid while taking ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET?
Yes, you should avoid drinking grape juice, orange juice and apple juice while taking ZEHIST 10 MG TABLET. These might make you more likely to have side effects. However, if not sure, consult your doctor.
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