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Act Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Act Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Act Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Act Tablet include Heartburn. Some other side effects of Act Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Act Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Act Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Act Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Act Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Act Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Act Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Act Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Act Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Act Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Act rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Act Tablet 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 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Act rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Act Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Act Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Act Tablet does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Act Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Act Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Act Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Act Tablet 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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219