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Cetirizine (5mg)
Cetrison 5mg Tablet is used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching in children.
Tablet
Cetrison 5mg Tablet is given to children to treat various symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching associated with allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold.
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 Cetrison 5mg Tablet. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
Cetrison 5mg Tablet 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) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions. As a result, the symptoms are relieved, and eventually, the condition is cured.
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 Cetrison 5mg Tablet. 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 Cetrison 5mg Tablet with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine. Take sips of water to help with dry mouth, a common side effect. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child to prevent constipation.
Contact your child's doctor right away if your child develops serious side effects, such as facial swelling, trouble breathing, dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin, excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
No, while Cetrison 5mg Tablet can cause drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child's doctor if your child has trouble sleeping, as it could be due to an underlying condition.
Cetrison 5mg Tablet can interact with other medicines or substances. Inform your child's doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cetrison 5mg Tablet, and check with their doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Cetrison 5mg Tablet should be given strictly as prescribed by your child's doctor. The dose is calculated according to your child's body weight and age, so do not increase or decrease the dose on your own.
An excessive amount of Cetrison 5mg Tablet may cause serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
Store Cetrison 5mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Yes, Cetrison 5mg Tablet can cause your child to feel tired, sleepy, and weak.
Cetrison 5mg Tablet is an anti-allergic medication, not a steroid. It relieves symptoms of allergy, such as runny nose, sneezing, redness, itching, and watering of the eyes caused by hay fever or seasonal allergies.
You will notice an improvement within an hour of taking Cetrison 5mg Tablet, but it may take a little longer to feel the full benefits.
In some cases, your doctor may advise you to take two different antihistamines together for severe itching or if the itch makes it difficult to sleep. However, do not take two antihistamines together unless recommended by your doctor.
The duration of using Cetrison 5mg Tablet depends on the problem being treated. If you are taking it for an insect bite, you may need it for a day or two, while for chronic allergic rhinitis or urticaria, you may need to take it for longer. Consult your doctor if unsure.
Cetrison 5mg Tablet is generally safe when used as prescribed by your doctor and unlikely to harm you if taken for a long time, but it's best to only take it for as long as needed.