Cetrilix 5mg Syrup

Short Description

Cetrilix 5mg Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Cetrilix 5mg Syrup is a syrup form of antihistamine medication used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children. It works by blocking the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) the child's immune system's response to these conditions.

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 Cetrilix 5mg Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.

Side Effects

Dry mouth Constipation Respiratory distress in children less than 4 years of age

Interacting Medicines

Aprepitant Fosaprepitant Zafirlukast Alprazolam

Cetrilix 5mg Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) the child's immune system's response to these conditions. As a result, the symptoms are relieved, and eventually, the condition is cured.

Avoid giving Cetrilix 5mg Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine Take sips of water to help with dry mouth Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child to prevent constipation