Droxivin 10mg Tablets
By ZEE LABORATORIES LTD
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Description
Droxivin Tablet is an anti-allergic medicine. It is use for the management of allergic skin conditions such as pruritus, urticaria and eczema. Droxivin helps in improving symptoms such as itching, sw
elling, redness, rashes, scaly and patchy skin. It contains hydroxyzine as an active ingredient. Hydroxyzine works by blocking the action of a substance called histamine which produces allergies. {[cb}} Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Hydroxyzine |
| Uses | Skin allergies |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, dizziness, headache |
| Therapy | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
Uses of Droxivin 10 MG
Droxivin Tablet is used for the management of skin allergies such as pruritus, urticaria and eczema.
Contraindications of Droxivin 10 MG
- If you are allergic to hydroxyzine, other anti-allergic medicines or other ingredients of Droxivin Tablet.
- If you have irregular heart rhythms and family history of sudden death due to heart disorder.
- If you have or had heart disease such as very low heart rate.
- If you have low salt levels in your body (e.g. low level of potassium or magnesium).
- If you are an asthmatic with a history of asthmatic attack upon anti-allergic use.
- If you have porphyria (a disease which causes stomach pain, constipation, change in the colour of urine, skin rashes and disturbing behaviour).
- If you are pregnant, maybe pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side effects of Droxivin 10 MG
- Drowsiness
- Sedation
- Dizziness
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Droxivin 10 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Droxivin Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
Do not take Droxivin Tablet if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. It can harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediately and discontinue the medicine.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Droxivin Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
It is advised not to breastfeed during the treatment with Droxivin as it may harm the baby. Your doctor will decide whether to discontinue the medicine or breastfeeding after accessing the benefit of treatment to mother and breastfeeding to the baby.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Droxivin Tablet?
A:
Droxivin Tablet may make you drowsy and make you feel less alert than usual for the first few days after you start taking it. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until this effect has worn off.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Droxivin Tablet?
A:
You should not take alcohol with Droxivin because the sedative effects of alcohol may be increased.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any heart problems such as palpitations, trouble breathing after taking this medicine.
- You have kidney disease or are on dialysis or liver function problem.
- You have enlarged prostate or pain and difficulty in passing urine.
- You have an eye disorder called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
- You have any disease related to stomach, intestine or ulcers.
- You have week muscles or a condition called Myasthenia gravis.
- You have a brain-related disorder such as fits, seizures or memory loss (Dementia), overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism or breathing disorders.
- This medicine may affect the results of some tests for allergy or asthma.
- This medicine should not be used or used with caution in the elderly as they have slow metabolism and bodily functions.
Mode of Action of Droxivin 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Histamine is a chemical mediator that is responsible for allergic reactions. It is normally produced when your body senses something harmful such as infection or foreign particles. Droxivin blocks the action of histamine. Therefore, inhibiting histamine-mediated reactions and reduce the symptoms of allergies....
Directions for Use of Droxivin 10 MG
- Droxivin Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
Interactions of Droxivin 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Droxivin Tablet should not be taken with any medicine with the risk of increased heartbeats or irregular heart rhythm.
- Droxivin Tablet should not be used with medicines acting on brain or used for psychiatric disorders, medicines used for seizures or convulsions, medicines used to control nausea and vomiting, other anti-allergic medicines, anticancer and muscle relaxants....
- Additive anticholinergic effects (blurring of vision, dry mouth, urine retention, constipation) may occur if this medicine is taken with Cimetidine, a medicine used to reduce stomach acid content should not be taken together as it can increase the concentration of Droxivin Tablet leading to increased side effects....
- Droxivin Tablet could mask the warning signs of ear damage due to certain medicines such as gentamicin, tobramycin and amikacin. Therefore, it should be used cautiously.
- Droxivin Tablet should not be taken along with medicine containing adrenaline used during cardiac arrest or other emergency conditions.
Storage and disposal of Droxivin 10 MG
- Store Droxivin Tablet below 25°C.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Droxivin 10 MG
Overdose
- Overdose of Droxivin Tablet include confusion, slurred speech and experiencing restless, involuntary or slow movements, dry mouth, disturbed vision, fast or pounding heartbeat, difficulty in passing urine and constipation....
- If you have taken too much of this medicine, immediately contact your doctor.
Missed a Dose
If you missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed dose....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the side effects of Droxivin Tablet?
A: The side effects of this medicine are drowsiness, dizziness, feeling lazy, slow or slurred speech. However, not everyone gets them.
Q: Can I take Droxivin for itching?
A: Yes, you can take this medicine for itching but only after consulting a doctor.
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