CTZ Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
CTZ Plus Tablet is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that is used to treat symptoms of the common cold. It helps in relieving the common cold symptoms such as fever, runny and stuffy nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
CTZ Plus Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy from this medicine.
The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, fatigue, headache, dizziness, restlessness, and difficulty in sleeping. If these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.
CTZ Plus Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use. Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy from this medicine.
The common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, fatigue, headache, dizziness, restlessness, and difficulty in sleeping. If these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.
Uses of CTZ Plus Tablet
Benefits of CTZ Plus Tablet
In Common cold
CTZ Plus 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.
CTZ Plus 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.
CTZ Plus 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 CTZ Plus 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 CTZ Plus
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness
How to use CTZ Plus 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. CTZ Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How CTZ Plus Tablet works
CTZ Plus Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Cetirizine, Phenylephrine and Caffeine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CTZ Plus Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CTZ Plus 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
CTZ Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
CTZ Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
CTZ Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CTZ Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
CTZ Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of CTZ Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take CTZ Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of CTZ Plus 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- CTZ Plus 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 CTZ Plus Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
- Steam inhalation.
- Gargling with warm saltwater.
- Apply vapour 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, pillowcase, etc.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking CTZ Plus Tablet
Once A Day
74%
Twice A Day
21%
Thrice A Day
5%
What are you using CTZ Plus Tablet for?
Nasal congest*
44%
Allergic cond*
33%
Others
11%
Migraine
11%
*Nasal congestion (blocked nose), Allergic conditions
How much was the improvement?
Poor
43%
Average
43%
Excellent
14%
What were the side-effects while using CTZ Plus Tablet?
Sleepiness
50%
No Side Effec*
25%
Dehydration
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take CTZ Plus Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate CTZ Plus Tablet on price
Not Expensive
44%
Average
33%
Expensive
22%
FAQs
Q. Are there any contraindication associated with use of this drug?
The use of CTZ Plus Tablet is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the medicine or any other inactive ingredients of it. Caution is advised in patients with underlying kidney or liver disease.
Q. What should I avoid while taking CTZ Plus Tablet?
Avoid use of alcohol and engaging in hazardous occupations requiring complete mental alertness such as driving or operating machinery while taking CTZ Plus Tablet.
Q. What should I know about storage and disposal of CTZ Plus Tablet?
Store your medicines in a cool dry place and keep them in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store them out of sight and out of reach from children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them.
Q. Can the use of CTZ Plus Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, CTZ Plus Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your regular daily activities. Do not drive car, operate machinery, work at heights, or participate in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episode while you are taking this medicine.
Q. Can the use of CTZ Plus Tablet cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of CTZ Plus Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.
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