Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine 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) |
|
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetirizine + Phenylephrine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine safe for pregnant women?
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cetirizine + Phenylephrine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Kidneys?
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Liver?
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Heart?
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine 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 Cetirizine + Phenylephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cetirizine + Phenylephrine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Cetirizine + Phenylephrine
It is safe to take Cetirizine + Phenylephrine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetirizine + Phenylephrine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cetirizine + Phenylephrine with alcohol will be.
Although, Cetirizine + Phenylephrine is classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted side- effects.
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
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.
Cetirizine + Phenylephrine is a brand name of Cetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
Discontinuation of Cetirizine + Phenylephrine on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022