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Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS

Composition :

CETIRIZINE-10MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Tulsyan House, 49/1, Ashwamegh Estate, Changodar, Ahmedabad 382213, Gujarat-India
Other Info - CI83024

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Cizeb 10mg Tablet may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cizeb 10mg Tablet is generally safe to take in pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before taking Cizeb 10mg Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Cizeb 10mg Tablet should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Please drive with caution; Cizeb 10mg Tablet usually does not cause blurry vision, but it may affect driving ability in some.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information was available for the use of Cizeb 10mg Tablet in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Cizeb 10mg Tablet in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Cizeb 10mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with less than 10 mL/min creatinine clearance or patients undergoing hemodialysis should not take Cizeb 10mg Tablet.

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Children

Caution

Generally, Cizeb 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children below six years. The dose must be adjusted and guided by a child specialist in children above six years.

About Cizeb 10mg Tablet

Cizeb 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called anti-histamine or anti-allergic. It contains cetirizine, primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Cizeb 10mg Tablet contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Additionally, Cizeb 10mg Tablet also treats hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Always take Cizeb 10mg Tablet exactly as your doctor has prescribed you. Like all medicines, Cizeb 10mg Tablet can cause some side effects; however, not everybody gets them. If you observe tiredness symptoms, feeling sleepy, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhoea (in children). In very rare cases, people might have thought about committing suicide. If you feel like this, stop the medicine and immediately contact your doctor.

You should not take the Cizeb 10mg Tablet if you are allergic to cetirizine or have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min), urinary retention problem, and fructose intolerance. Do not give this medicine to children younger than six years of age. Check with your doctor if you are taking midodrine to treat low blood pressure and ritonavir for HIV infection. Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant woman or a nursing mother before taking Cizeb 10mg Tablet; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Cizeb 10mg Tablet or not.

Uses of Cizeb 10mg Tablet

Common allergies, Hay fever, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Reactions to insect bites and stings, and skin rashes.

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Medicinal Benefits

Cizeb 10mg Tablet is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.  Cizeb 10mg Tablet is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/Syrup/Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Cizeb 10mg Tablet in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.

Side Effects of Cizeb 10mg Tablet

  • Headaches
  • Dry mouth
  • Feeling sick
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Cizeb 10mg Tablet, consult your doctor. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending on your disease's condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting Cizeb 10mg Tablet. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Cizeb 10mg Tablet 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Patients should be cautioned against getting engaged in work which requires too much mental alertness, like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after intake of Cizeb 10mg Tablet. Concurrent use of Cizeb 10mg Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness. Patients should avoid taking over dosage of Cizeb 10mg Tablet because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CetirizineEsketamine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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CetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cizeb 10mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Cizeb 10mg Tablet with esketamine may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Cizeb 10mg Tablet can be taken with esketamine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CETIRIZINE-10MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CETIRIZINE-10MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Cizeb 10mg Tablet:
Cizeb 10mg Tablet is largely excreted by the kidneys, but it also passes through some liver metabolism. Due to poor medication clearance, patients with renal and/or hepatic illness may be more susceptible to Cizeb 10mg Tablet's side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Patients with renal and/or liver disease may be at greater risk for adverse effects from Cizeb 10mg Tablet due to decreased drug clearance.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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