Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet

Short Description

Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat cough and relieve allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

The most common side effects are stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, and allergic reaction. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time.

Alcohol Warning

Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:

Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness. Stop taking Amicet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results. Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.