Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It is also used to relieve pain and fever.
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, allergic reactions, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, allergic reactions, high blood pressure, and insomnia. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Cetrisal P Tablet
Benefits of Cetrisal P Tablet
In Common cold
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Side effects of Cetrisal P 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 Cetrisal P
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Allergic reaction
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Palpitations
- Sleepiness
How to use Cetrisal P 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. Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cetrisal P Tablet works
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Levocetirizine, Phenylpropanolamine and Paracetamol which relieve common cold symptoms. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Phenylpropanolamine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Paracetamol 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg 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 Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
However, the use of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Cetrisal P Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Along with taking Cetrisal P 5mg/25mg/500mg Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
- Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
- Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
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- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Phenylpropanolamine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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