Products for Act
Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹41.24
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Act Syrup
bottle of 100 ml Syrup
MRP₹89.06
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Act Syrup
bottle of 60 ml Syrup
MRP₹53.25
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About Act Products
Act Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Act are Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Constipation, Diarrhea, Vomiting.
How Act Products work
Cetirizine + Ambroxol is a combination of two medicines:
In Depth Information for Act Products
- This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Act can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Act at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.
Patient Concerns about Act Products
Frequently asked questions about Act Products
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness/sleepiness caused by Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet.
Q. Can I breastfeed while taking Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet. This medicine contains Cetirizine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive car, operate machinery, work at heights or participate in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while you are taking this medicine.
Q. Will Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. Can the use of Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Act 5 mg/60 mg Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.