Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet1 and Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet2, that relieve cold symptoms.

Uses of Cetrizen A Tablet

Cough

Benefits of Cetrizen A Tablet

In Cough

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Cetrizen A 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 Cetrizen A

Upset stomach
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction

How to use Cetrizen A 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. Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Cetrizen A Tablet

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 Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Cetrizen A 5mg/75mg Tablet 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.

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Patient concerns

I have cold problem with throat infection, I taken delcon and cetrizen

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Please get yourself examined. Get CBC X Ray pns(waters view)

Hello doctor my son had affected by cough frequently sometimes cough with phlegmatic some time had cough only. When he affected by cough he coughing continuously a full of day then doctor prescribed cetrizen and lasma kid tablet sometimes he getting well earlier sometimes he had cough till one week pls suggest me lc kid tablet safe for my child and use it frequently thank you

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Paediatrics

Hello, please start honey 1 tsf thrice daily for 14 days. Also give lukewarm water to drink.

When I go around in dusty area specially near river and sand area with sun light when I exposes my uncovered body part I get itching with few rash around my face ear and hand finger it start itching I take cetrizen or avil table When ever I get direct sun light on my body with sand or dust I get itching and it almost start with hand finger itching then on ear and face

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

the only protection is using covered garments take levocetrizine whenever required

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