Cetirizine + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen + Pseudoephedrine
Information about Cetirizine + Paracetamol / Acetaminophen + Pseudoephedrine
Cetirizine + paracetamol / acetaminophen + pseudoephedrine uses
Cetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Pseudoephedrine is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms.
How cetirizine + paracetamol / acetaminophen + pseudoephedrine works
This is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Paracetamol / Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine which relieve common cold symptoms. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks histamine (a chemical messenger) to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Paracetamol / Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Common side effects of cetirizine + paracetamol / acetaminophen + pseudoephedrine
Nausea, Stomach irritation, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Allergic reaction, Nervousness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Restlessness, Headache