Hicet-AX Tablet SR 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.
Hicet-AX Tablet SR 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are stomach upset, dryness in mouth, fatigue, sedation, and allergic reaction. 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 dizziness and 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 make dizziness worse.
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 it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Cough is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air that helps clear any mucus or irritant in the throat or airways. If it happens more frequently, due to an underlying disease or an allergy, it can be bothersome. Hicet-AX Tablet SR helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine 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 the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
Side effects of Hicet-AX Tablet SR
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 Hicet-AX
Upset stomach
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Dizziness
Sedation
Allergic reaction
How to use Hicet-AX Tablet SR
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. Hicet-AX Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Hicet-AX Tablet SR works
Hicet-AX Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Hicet-AX Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Hicet-AX Tablet SR 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
UNSAFE
Hicet-AX Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Hicet-AX Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Hicet-AX Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hicet-AX Tablet SR 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.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hicet-AX Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hicet-AX Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Hicet-AX Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Hicet-AX Tablet SR, 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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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 Hicet-AX Tablet SR can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Hicet-AX Tablet SR 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 am having skin irritation, I visit an Ent doctor previous he told now it's now due to allergy from medicine given allegra 180 1 tablet a day but from last two days it's not going, plz suggest He has given previous solvin, hicet ax, azax 500, otocin d
Getting remove the skin of fingers with pain and redness.
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Dermatology
Ok . Please apply fucidin cream for application three times a day . Also apply tenovate cream twice daily for 1 week . Moisturise with custom ax cream . Use soft soap like dove or oilatum soap for hand wash
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FAQs
Can I drink alcohol while taking Hicet-AX Tablet SR?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Hicet-AX Tablet SR. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness/sleepiness caused by Hicet-AX Tablet SR.
Can I breastfeed while taking Hicet-AX Tablet SR?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Hicet-AX Tablet SR. This medicine contains Cetirizine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Can the use of Hicet-AX Tablet SR cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Hicet-AX Tablet SR may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive car, operate machinery, work at heights or participate in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while you are taking this medicine.
Will Hicet-AX Tablet SR be more effective if taken in more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Can the use of Hicet-AX Tablet SR cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Hicet-AX Tablet SR 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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