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Act, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Sachet, Tablet. Other than this, Act has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Act is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Act include Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Act as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Act are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Act's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Act's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Act related warnings section.
Act is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Act contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Act may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Act, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Act is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Act safe for pregnant women?
Act shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Act safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Act may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Act should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Act on the Kidneys?
Act rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Act on the Liver?
Act may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Act on the Heart?
Side effects of Act rarely affect the heart.
Act should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Act unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Act habit forming or addictive?
Act does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Act
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Act, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Act
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Act and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, taking Act does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Act.
Yes, Act can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Act can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
No, Act is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 166-167
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 316-317
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ZYRTEC® (cetirizine hydrochloride) Tablets and Syrup For Oral Use
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