Cetirizine + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Cetirizine + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine is available for use via oral route in the form of tablets.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children above 12 years.

Contraindications

• Cetirizine + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to any of the components of the combination and in patients with existing heart issues, hypertension, overactive thyroid, or taking antidepressants like phenelzine and isocarboxazid.

Other Medications To Avoid With This Medicine

• Cetirizine + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine may interact with blood thinners (like warfarin and aspirin), antibiotics (such as chloramphenicol), cholesterol-lowering medications (like cholestyramine), anti-sickness drugs (such as domperidone and metoclopramide), anti-allergic medications (like diphenhydramine), stomach acid reducers (such as pantoprazole), and antidepressants (like isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, and tranylcypromine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of this medicine may cause harmful side effects. Contact your doctor if you take more than you should. 
• If you forget to take this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. In case, it is time for the next dose, skip the previous dose and continue with the next dose.

Management Of Side Effects

• Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

• This medication may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid heavy work while you are on it.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• This medicine is not recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution In Other Conditions

• Patients suffering from Raynaud’s phenomenon, or who have heart, kidney or liver problems, and alcohol dependence should exercise caution when taking this medicine.

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

• Regularly wash your hands with soap and water to stop the spread of germs.
• Consume foods rich in good bacteria, like yoghurt, to boost overall health.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Gargle with salt water to soothe a sore throat.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Cetirizine + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine as it can cause tiredness, drowsiness, or difficulty concentrating.

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