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Osalka Syrup, Pack of 1 Syrup
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Composition :

CETIRIZINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Osho Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Osalka Syrup

Osalka Syrup is used to treat allergies, such as hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin).

Osalka Syrup contains cetirizine (an antihistamine), which blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms like a blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

Osalka Syrup may cause side effects like feeling sleepy, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, sore throat, and nausea. If the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.

Do not take Osalka Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to prevent any interactions.

Uses of Osalka Syrup

Osalka Syrup is used to relieve allergy symptoms. The detailed uses of Osalka Syrup are as follows:

  • Allergic Rhinitis: Osalka Syrup provides relief from allergic rhinitis symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes.
  • Chronic Urticaria: Osalka Syrup helps to relieve symptoms of chronic urticaria, including itching and hives, providing comfort from this skin condition.
  • Seasonal Allergies: Osalka Syrup effectively manages seasonal allergy symptoms, such as those caused by pollen, providing relief from environmental allergens.
  • Dust Mite Allergy: Osalka Syrup helps also alleviate symptoms caused by dust mite allergies, reducing allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
  • Animal Dander Allergy: Osalka Syrup also helps relieve symptoms caused by animal dander allergies, making it easier for people to be around pets without experiencing severe allergic reactions.

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Directions for Use

  • Osalka Syrup can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Osalka Syrup as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Osalka Syrup is used to treat and prevent allergic reactions by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical involved in allergies.
  • It is suitable for adults and children aged two years and above.
  • It provides relief from hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis).
  • It helps manage dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis).
  • Osalka Syrup treats urticaria (hives), which causes swelling, redness, and itchy skin.
  • It relieves common allergy symptoms such as blocked, runny, or itchy nose; red, watery, or itchy eyes; skin rashes and itching.
  • Osalka Syrup improves overall comfort and quality of life in people with allergic conditions.

How Osalka Syrup Works

Osalka Syrup contains cetirizine (an antihistamine), which blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. 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.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Osalka Syrup
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Managing Medication-Triggered malaise (Feeling Unwell): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience persistent or severe malaise (a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease) after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the symptoms you're experiencing.
  • Your treatment plan may be modified, which may include adjusting the dosage, substituting with an alternative medication, or discontinuing the medication. Additionally, certain lifestyle changes may be recommended to help manage symptoms.
  • To manage malaise symptoms, follow your doctor's advice, such as getting plenty of rest, staying hydrated, and practicing stress-reducing techniques.
  • Track your symptoms regularly and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider to ensure the malaise is managed effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.

What if I have taken an overdose of Osalka Syrup

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Osalka Syrup as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include nervousness or restlessness and then drowsiness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Osalka Syrup if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
  • If you become pregnant while taking Osalka Syrup, consult your doctor.
  • Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine, epilepsy (fits), liver or kidney problems.
  • 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 Osalka Syrup as it may cause sleepiness/dizziness.
  • Concurrent use of Osalka Syrup with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Osalka Syrup:
Co-administration of Osalka Syrup with esketamine may increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osalka Syrup can be taken with esketamine if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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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 in you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MISCELLANEOUS

Osalka Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Osalka Syrup may cause excessive dizziness when taken with alcohol, so intake should be avoided.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Osalka Syrup is generally safe to take in pregnancy. If you have concerns, discuss them with the doctor before taking Osalka Syrup.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Osalka Syrup should be used in breastfeeding mothers only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Please drive with caution as Osalka Syrup may cause sleepiness.

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Liver

Caution

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

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Kidney

Caution

Osalka Syrup 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 Osalka Syrup.

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Children

Caution

Generally, Osalka Syrup is not recommended for children below six years. The dose must be adjusted and guided by a child specialist in children above six years.

FAQs

Osalka Syrup is used in the treatment of common allergies, hay fever, conjunctivitis, eczema, reactions to insect bites and stings, and skin rashes.

Hay fever is an allergy caused by 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).

Osalka Syrup contains cetirizine (an antihistamine), which blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.

Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, Osalka Syrup can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

Osalka Syrup 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 at night in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness during 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 Osalka Syrup and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

You should not take Osalka Syrup if you have had an allergic reaction to Osalka Syrup, 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 Osalka Syrup and have booked an allergy test, as it might affect the diagnostic result.

No, Osalka Syrup should not be taken if you are intolerant to sugar; please get in touch with your doctor before taking Osalka Syrup to avoid any unpleasant side effects.

Osalka Syrup will start to work within one hour after you take it. It provides allergy relief for 24 hours.

The most common side effect of cetirizine is feeling sleepy and tired.

It's best to take Osalka Syrup only for as long as necessary, depending on the medical condition being treated. Follow dosage guidelines as directed by the physician.

Yes, Osalka Syrup can be taken with paracetamol if necessary. No interactions were found between cetirizine and Paracetamol.

Osalka Syrup contains Cetirizine as an active ingredient.

Osalka Syrup is not a steroid. It is an anti-allergic medication.

Both Osalka Syrup and Fexofenadine are antihistamine class of drugs. Osalka Syrup should never be taken together with Fexofenadine or with any other antihistamine medications. Antihistamine overdose may occur if multiple types of antihistamines are taken at the same time.

It will help if you don't spend too much time outside while the pollen count is high.

If you use Osalka Syrup for an extended period of time, you are unlikely to have any negative consequences. However, it is advisable to take cetirizine for as long as necessary. If you take it on a regular basis for an extended period of time, there is a very minor probability of severe itching if you abruptly discontinue therapy.

No, do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. Swallow the medicine whole with water.

There is no evidence that consuming Osalka Syrup reduces fertility in men or women. However, if you are trying to conceive, see a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

It's advisable to avoid alcohol when taking Osalka Syrup because it can make you sleepy.

Yes, you can take Osalka Syrup together with paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, it should be taken only as recommended by the doctor.

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Osalka Syrup may include severe drowsiness. In children, mental/mood changes (such as restlessness and irritability) may occur before drowsiness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Contraception is unaffected by Osalka Syrup. However, if Osalka Syrup causes you to vomit or have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive tablets may not prevent pregnancy.

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Reference

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/cetirizine/
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2002/19835s15,%2020346s8lbl.pdf
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