Cetrikaa Plus Tablet

Short Description

Cetrikaa Plus Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms such as runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. It also helps relieve pain, inflammation, and fever.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Cetrikaa Plus Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition. You should keep taking the medicine even if you feel better until the doctor says it is alright to stop using it. Using this medicine may cause a few common side effects such as nausea, dryness in mouth, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, and high blood pressure. If any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms. Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. It should be used with caution in patients who are alcoholic or have liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the 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. Cetrikaa Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Dryness in mouth Dizziness Fatigue Palpitations High blood pressure

Breastfeeding Warning

Breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Pregnant women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Cetrikaa Plus Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Phenylpropanolamine, and Cetirizine which relieve common cold symptoms. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain. Phenylpropanolamine is a sympathomimetic agonist. It narrows blood vessels in the nose to relieve congestion. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.

Cetrikaa Plus Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold. Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold. Along with taking Cetrikaa Plus Tablet, do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Steam inhalation, Gargling with warm saltwater, Apply vapor rubs on chest and back if needed, Take enough rest, Take warm food and fluid only, Ensure adequate fluid intake, Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.