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Composition

CETIRIZINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Kamron Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Ekocet 10mg Tablet

Ekocet 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.

Ekocet 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, Ekocet 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 Ekocet 10mg Tablet exactly as your doctor has prescribed you. Like all medicines, Ekocet 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 Ekocet 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 Ekocet 10mg Tablet; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Ekocet 10mg Tablet or not.

Uses of Ekocet 10mg Tablet

Common allergies, Hay fever, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Reactions to insect bites and stings, 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 Ekocet 10mg Tablet in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Ekocet 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.  Ekocet 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ekocet 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 Ekocet 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 Ekocet 10mg Tablet. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Ekocet 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 Ekocet 10mg Tablet. Concurrent use of Ekocet 10mg Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness. Patients should avoid taking over dosage of Ekocet 10mg Tablet because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Ekocet 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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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CETIRIZINE-10MGOther diseases of liver
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CETIRIZINE-10MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Ekocet 10mg Tablet:
Ekocet 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 Ekocet 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 Ekocet 10mg Tablet due to decreased drug clearance.

FAQs

Ekocet 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.

Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).

Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, Ekocet 10mg Tablet can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

Ekocet 10mg Tablet is an antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions; however, in some people it may cause sleepiness and induce some drowsiness during the day. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Ekocet 10mg Tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • RITONAVIR

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

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. Ekocet 10mg Tablet is a non-drowsy antihistamine that makes it less likely to make you sleepy than other antihistamines or antiallergics.

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