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Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet


Product introduction

Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet is used in the prevention of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening them and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling and rashes.

Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet is advisable to take at the same time each day. In case you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor.

It may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache as its side effects. it may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention.

Uses of Kcet AB Tablet

Benefits of Kcet AB Tablet

In Asthma

Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. It also relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and watery eyes. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. In order to prevent future attacks, it is important to identify asthma triggers and avoid them and take your medications as prescribed.

Side effects of Kcet AB 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 Kcet AB

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness
  • Rash
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Breathing problems
  • Increased white blood cell count

How to use Kcet AB 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. Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Kcet AB Tablet works

Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Montelukast, Levocetirizine and Acebrophylline. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms of allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Kcet AB Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg 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.
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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Kcet AB 10mg/5mg/200mg Tablet for prevention of asthma.
  • Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. 
  • Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body.
  • Avoid using antacids within 30 minutes of taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
  • Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

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Patient concerns

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Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma
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