Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension is used to treat allergic conditions in children, including hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold symptoms.

Introduction:
Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension is an antihistamine medication commonly prescribed for children to alleviate symptoms associated with allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes), and the common cold. These symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. It works by blocking histamine, a natural substance produced during an allergic reaction, thereby reducing the immune system's response. While effective, it may cause drowsiness or dizziness, and should be used with caution in children under 12 years of age due to the risk of respiratory distress. Always consult a healthcare provider for proper usage and potential side effects.

Dosage Form:
Oral Suspension

How to Use:
Administer the oral suspension to your child as prescribed by the healthcare provider. It is recommended to give the medicine at the same time each day to help remember. Avoid giving it with fatty meals and fruit juice as they can reduce absorption.

How it Works:
Cutifen 30mg/5ml 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 and lowers the immune system’s response to these conditions.

Quick Tips:

• Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember.
• Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose. 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 Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
• Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension should be avoided in children who are less than 12 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
• Practice self-care tips: Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens, maintain a neat and clean ambiance, encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places, and use air conditioners instead of opening windows during the pollen season.

Interacting Drugs:

• Aprepitant
• Fosaprepitant
• Magaldrate
• Sodium Bicarbonate

FAQs:

• What is Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension used for?
  Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension is used for treating seasonal allergic conditions such as hay fever. It helps to relieve allergies of the nose (allergic rhinitis), sneezing, runny nose, itching in the eyes, excessively watery eyes, etc.


• Who should not take Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
  Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue.


• Can other medicines be taken at the same time as Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
  Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.


• Can I give Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension along with juices?
  Avoid giving Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension with fatty meals and fruit juices as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine from the gut. If you need to give it to your child, ensure a gap of at least 4 hours to decrease any possible medicine-food interaction.


• How much Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension should I give my child?
  Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.


• My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
  No, refrain from giving Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension to your child to induce sleep. Sleeplessness could be due to some other problem. Unnecessary use of Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension may worsen the condition.


• Is Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension an antibiotic?
  No. Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-allergy medicine and helps to treat allergic conditions such as sneezing, stuffy or runny nose, hives, etc. On the other hand, antibiotics are used to treat infections caused by bacteria.


• Can Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension cause dizziness?
  Yes, Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, do not drive or use any machines. It is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.


• Who should not take Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension?
  Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension should not be given to patients with known allergy to any other ingredients of this medicine. Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue.


• Can I stop taking Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension if I feel better?
  No. You should not stop taking Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension even if you feel better unless your doctor tells you to stop taking it. This is because, stopping the medicine suddenly, without completing your full course of treatment may cause the returning of your symptoms and it can even worsen your condition.


• Is Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension safe for pregnancy?
  Not recommended. You should not take this medication during pregnancy as its safety hasn't been confirmed in pregnant women.


• Can I take Cutifen 30mg/5ml Oral Suspension if I am breastfeeding?
  The potential effects of Cutifen on breastfed infants are not known. Consult your doctor before taking this medication while breastfeeding.