Hicet Syrup
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd
Salt Composition
Cetirizine (5mg/ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Hicet Syrup 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.
Dosage Form
Syrup
Introduction
Hicet Syrup 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. It 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.
Directions for Use
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 Hicet Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
How it works
Hicet 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) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions. As a result, the symptoms are relieved, and eventually, the condition is cured.
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 of Hicet Syrup. 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 Hicet Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child to prevent constipation Hicet Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress Stop taking Hicet Syrup at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results