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Citimed Cold is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Citimed Cold have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Citimed Cold depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Citimed Cold have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Citimed Cold are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Citimed Cold has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Citimed Cold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Citimed Cold is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Citimed Cold are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Citimed Cold with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Citimed Cold, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Citimed Cold is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Citimed Cold safe for pregnant women?
Citimed Cold can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Citimed Cold right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Citimed Cold safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Citimed Cold. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Citimed Cold on the Kidneys?
Citimed Cold rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citimed Cold on the Liver?
Citimed Cold does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Citimed Cold on the Heart?
Citimed Cold is rarely harmful for the heart.
Citimed Cold should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citimed Cold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citimed Cold habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Citimed Cold has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Citimed Cold
You can take Citimed Cold with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citimed Cold
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Citimed Cold.
Citimed Cold is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Citimed Cold 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.
Yes, Citimed Cold can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Citimed Cold can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
No, Citimed Cold 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
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