New Okacet 10mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Okacet 10 MG Description
New Okacet tablet is used to provide symptomatic relief from various allergic conditions characterised by a runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, fever, rash, sinus, common cold and hives. Okacet table
t contains cetirizine as an active ingredient. This medicine acts by blocking the response or action of the natural chemical substance histamine in the body responsible for the allergic condition. You should take New Okacet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine before the prescribed duration as it may result in treatment failure. You can take this medicine with or without food but at a fixed time every day. Children below 6 years of age should not be given this medicine and also patients with severe kidney problems.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹17.89 |
You Save | ₹3.16 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Cetirizine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergic condition |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness |
Therapy | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
Uses of Okacet 10 MG
Contraindications of Okacet 10 MG
- If you are allergic to cetirizine, hydroxyzine or any other components of the New Okacet tablet.
- If you have severe kidney disease.
Side effects of Okacet 10 MG
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Sleepiness, drowsiness
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Swelling and irritation inside the nose (rhinitis)
- A dry mouth
- Sore throat
Precautions and Warnings of Okacet 10 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have a kidney problem.
- You have bladder problems; this medicine can increase the risk of urinary retention.
- You have a history of fits (epilepsy).
- New Okacet tablets should not be used in children below 6 years of age.
Mode of Action of Okacet 10 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Okacet 10 MG
Interactions of Okacet 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- The effectiveness of the New Okacet tablet may increase or decrease when other medicines are taken at the same time.
- Discuss it with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.
Storage and disposal of Okacet 10 MG
- Store it at a temperature below 25°C in a cool dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Okacet 10 MG
Overdose
- An overdose may cause tiredness, headache, confusion, dizziness, discomfort, skin irritation, restlessness, drowsiness, rapid heartbeats, tremors and urinary retention.
- If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
Missed a Dose
- If you have missed any dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember it.
- If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Any precautions I need to take while on medication with the New Okacet tablet?
- Yes, New Okacet tablet is known to cause sleepiness or drowsiness, hence never drive or do any activity like operating machinery after taking this medicine.
- If you develop any rash, difficulty in breathing or itching immediately after taking this medicine, it could be a severe side effect, immediately seek medical help.
Q: Can the New Okacet tablet be used for cold?
Q: Can I take the New Okacet tablet with Dolo 650?
Q: Is New Okacet tablet an antibiotic?
Q: Is cetirizine same as Okacet?
Q: When should I take Okacet?
Q: How many times can we take Okacet in a day?
Q: Can I take Okacet for cold?
Q: Can Okacet be used for headaches?
References
- Cetirizine 10 mg Film-Coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- Cetirizine 10 mg Film-Coated tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
- Zyrtec tablet [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2021 [cited 14 March 2022]
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