How Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride) Works?

Cetcip-L 5 mg is an antibiotic which has Levocetirizine dihydrochloride, as an active ingredient. It basically blocks the action of certain chemical messengers which are responsible for allergic reactions.

Before You Use Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride):

·        Make sure that you do not have liver or kidney problems

·        Make sure that you do not have any CNS disorders

·        Make sure that your doctor knows about your medical history

What Should You Avoid While Taking Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride)?

·        You should not drive after taking this tablet

·        You should avoid alcohol

·        Other Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride)?

You should not take Cetcip-L 5 mg if you:

·        Have hypersensitivity

·        Have any Kidney Disease

·        Are breastfeeding

·        Are already taking sedatives

·        Are Driving or Doing a Work which needs your alertness

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

·        Have allergy to the tablet

·        Have any kidney disease

·        Are taking alcohol or other drugs

·        Are Pregnant or trying to conceive

·        Are Breastfeeding

·        Are taking any tranquilizers or sedatives

·        Having any other disease or taking any other medicine

Dosage:

Cetcip-L 5 mg contains Levocetirizine dihydrochloride, which is used in the treatment of allergic symptoms associated with Rhinitis and Urticaria. It is available in various strength and substitutes to prevent the allergic reactions. You should always consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the allergy can be judged by your doctor only. You can take the medicine with or without food, better is to be taken at bedtime.

Extreme care should be taken in case of infants (0-1 year) and children (>1 year). The lower possible dose which will be sufficient to produce a therapeutic effect should be given to them.

How Much Of The Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride) to Be Used?

Cetcip-L 5 mg is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Cetcip-L 5 mg.

How To Take The Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride)?

Cetcip-L 5 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You should swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew and crush it. It is always better to take it with or without food. It is preferable to take it at bedtime.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride)?

You are always advised to take Cetcip-L 5 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take Cetcip-L-5 mg in smaller or larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Cetcip-L 5 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Cetcip L-5 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. You should skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose at next dosage time.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Cetcip-L 5 Mg (Levocetirizine dihydrochloride)?

·        Sleepiness/Dizziness

·        Blurred Vision

·        Dry Mouth

·        Difficulty in Passing the Urine

·        Abdominal Pain

·        Headache

·        Diarrhea

·        Cough/Running Nose

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Cetcip-L 5 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

·        Alprazolam

·        Codeine

Alcohol is also known to interact with Cetcip L-5. It may impair the thinking and judgment capability of the brain and can cause extreme drowsiness and sleepiness.

Warning And Precaution:

·        Cetcip-L 5 mg can cause mild to severe CNS Depression

·        Alcohol should be avoided

·        Old age people should take it cautiously as it may lead to more Adverse Reaction

·        It should be used cautiously in Infants (under 6 months)

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