Okacet Tablet

• For the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
• For the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria.

• If you are allergic to cetirizine or any ingredients in Okacet tablets.
• If you have a serious kidney-related disease.
• If you are allergic to hydroxyzine or to piperazine derivatives, which are chemically related to cetirizine.

• Tiredness
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea

Other General Warnings

• You have a kidney or urinary retention problem; you may need a lower dose of this medicine.
• You are suffering from fits or seizures (epilepsy).
• You are going to take any allergic skin test, as it may interfere with the diagnosis.
• You experience skin reactions such as swelling, itching, and redness immediately after you stop taking Okacet.
• You have difficulty passing urine, or an enlarged prostate.
• You are taking any other medicine that makes you drowsy, or any other antihistamine, including those inside cold and flu remedies.
• If your symptoms don't improve, or you need the medicine continuously for a long time, the cause is worth reviewing.
• If you are wheezing, breathless, or your chest feels tight. Okacet does not treat these symptoms; seek urgent medical attention.

• Take Okacet tablet whole with enough water, as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not cut, break, or chew the medicine.
• Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Your doctor may suggest taking it in the evening, as it can cause drowsiness in some people.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, as you may need a reduced dose.
• If you are scheduled for an allergy skin test, ask the clinic whether and when to stop cetirizine. Do not follow a fixed washout period without their advice.
• The appropriate dose for children depends on their age and weight. Do not give a child the 10 mg tablet without checking the recommended dose with a doctor.

• Store in a cool and dry place, protected from sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep the tablets in the original strip until you take them, to protect them from moisture.
• Do not use them after the expiry date on the pack.

• Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Your doctor may recommend taking Okacet 10 tablet at bedtime, as it may cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Okacet 10 can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking Okacet Tablet.
• If you are having an allergy skin test, ask the clinic how long beforehand you need to stop Okacet. The required interval can vary.
• Okacet 10 treats allergies, not coughs, colds, or pain. If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.
• It is not a treatment for asthma or breathlessness. Wheezing, breathlessness, or chest tightness needs urgent medical attention.
• Avoid alcohol with it - the combination makes drowsiness considerably worse.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, as you may need a lower dose.
• Reducing exposure to the trigger can help manage allergy symptoms:: keep windows closed when pollen counts peak, shower and change clothes after being outdoors, and wash bedding in hot water if dust mites are the problem.

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