Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension

Short Description

Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension is a medication used to treat a wide range of symptoms caused by allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children.

Dosage Form

Oral Suspension

Introduction

Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or more prolonged use of Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply

Pregnancy Warning

Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Fosaprepitant Zafirlukast Alprazolam

Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing the symptoms.

Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember. Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus. Avoid giving Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine. Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension. Taking sips of water may help. Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child. Acucet 2.5mg Oral Suspension should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.