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Okacet Tablet 10's

Okacet Tablet 10's

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Composition

CETIRIZINE-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Okacet Tablet 10's

Okacet Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs called anti-histamine or anti-allergic. It contains cetirizine, primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.

Okacet Tablet 10's contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Additionally, Okacet Tablet 10's also treats hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Always take Okacet Tablet 10's exactly as your doctor has prescribed you. Like all medicines, Okacet Tablet 10's can cause some side effects; however, not everybody gets them. If you observe tiredness symptoms, feeling sleepy, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, nausea, cold-like nose symptoms (in children), or diarrhoea (in children). In very rare cases, people might have thought about committing suicide. If you feel like this, stop the medicine and immediately contact your doctor.

You should not take the Okacet Tablet 10's if you are allergic to cetirizine or have severe kidney failure (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min), urinary retention problem, and fructose intolerance. Do not give this medicine to children younger than six years of age. Check with your doctor if you are taking midodrine to treat low blood pressure and ritonavir for HIV infection. Let your doctor know if you are a pregnant woman or a nursing mother before taking Okacet Tablet 10's; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Okacet Tablet 10's or not.

Uses of Okacet Tablet 10's

Treatment of Common allergies, Hay fever, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Reactions to insect bites and stings, and skin rashes.

Medicinal Benefits

Okacet Tablet 10's is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.  Okacet Tablet 10's is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/Syrup/Oral drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Okacet Tablet 10's in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Okacet Tablet 10's

  • Headaches
  • Dry mouth
  • Feeling sick
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking Okacet Tablet 10's, consult your doctor. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending on your disease's condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting Okacet Tablet 10's. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Okacet Tablet 10's 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Patients should be cautioned against getting engaged in work which requires too much mental alertness, like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after intake of Okacet Tablet 10's. Concurrent use of Okacet Tablet 10's with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness. Patients should avoid taking over dosage of Okacet Tablet 10's because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Okacet Tablet 10's have interactions with a pain killer (antipyrine), antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), antacid (cimetidine), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), respiratory disease medicine (theophylline), and decongestant (pseudoephedrine), anti-viral or anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: Alcohol and St John's wort plant (a plant used as an anti-depressant) should not be used along with Okacet Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Okacet Tablet 10's is contraindicated in kidney disease, epilepsy (fits), urinary bladder problems and alcoholism.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AZITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • RITONAVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Try to sleep 7-9 hours each night to stay fit and safe.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. Okacet Tablet 10's is a non-drowsy antihistamine that makes it less likely to make you sleepy than other antihistamines or antiallergics.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Okacet Tablet 10's may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Okacet Tablet 10's is generally safe to take in pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before taking Okacet Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Okacet Tablet 10's should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Please drive with caution; Okacet Tablet 10's usually does not cause blurry vision, but it may affect driving ability in some.

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Liver

Caution

Limited information was available for the use of Okacet Tablet 10's in patients suffering from liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding using Okacet Tablet 10's in patients with liver impairment. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Okacet Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor. Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) with less than 10 mL/min creatinine clearance or patients undergoing hemodialysis should not take Okacet Tablet 10's.

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Children

Caution

Generally, Okacet Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below six years. The dose must be adjusted and guided by a child specialist in children above six years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

Okacet Tablet 10's contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.
Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).
Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, Okacet Tablet 10's can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.
Okacet Tablet 10's is an antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions; however, in some people it may cause sleepiness and induce some drowsiness during the day. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Okacet Tablet 10's and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
You should not take Okacet Tablet 10's if you have had an allergic reaction to Okacet Tablet 10's, food additives containing E218 or E216, are intolerant to lactose or sorbitol, have liver or kidney failure, epilepsy (fits), or difficulty in peeing. Tell your doctor that you are taking Okacet Tablet 10's and have booked an allergy test, as it might affect the diagnostic result.
No, Okacet Tablet 10's should not be taken if you are intolerant to sugar; please get in touch with your doctor before taking Okacet Tablet 10's to avoid any unpleasant side effects.

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