Citcon 5mg Tablet
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Give this medicine to your child orally with or without food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. It could either be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Citcon 5mg Tablet. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, repeat the same dose after your child feels better. But, refrain from doing so if it is already time for the next dose.
Your child may experience mild side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, sore throat, runny nose, and headache after taking this medicine. These symptoms are usually non-serious and disappear on their own. However, in case of prolonged or bothersome events, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medicines or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Do inform the doctor if your child has or had any heart, liver, kidney problems or was born prematurely. Share any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems with the doctor. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help avoid any complications in the treatment and guide your child’s doctor to plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Uses of Citcon 5mg Tablet in children
Benefits of Citcon 5mg Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Side effects of Citcon 5mg Tablet in children
Common side effects of Citcon
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Nausea
- Muscle pain
- Edema (swelling)
- Headache
- Constipation
- Dryness in mouth
- Dizziness
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
How can I give Citcon 5mg Tablet to my child?
How Citcon Tablet works
Safety advice
However, dose adjustments are required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Cetirizine to your child in case of severe liver disease.
What if I forget to give Citcon 5mg Tablet to my child?
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Quick tips
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Citcon 5mg Tablet. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Avoid giving Citcon 5mg Tablet with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Citcon 5mg Tablet. Taking sips of water may help.
- Citcon 5mg Tablet can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Citcon 5mg Tablet should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- Your doctor has prescribed Citcon 5mg Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- It is okay to take Citcon 5mg Tablet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Compared to other similar medications, Citcon 5mg Tablet is less likely to cause sleepiness.
- Stop taking Citcon 5mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
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Expires on or after: November, 2024
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Citcon 5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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