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Act

  • Manufactured by: Caplet India Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cetirizine (5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg)

Act

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  • Manufactured by: Caplet India Pvt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cetirizine (5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg)

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Act Information

Act, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Sachet, Tablet. Other than this, Act has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Act is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Act include Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Act as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Act are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Act's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Act's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Act related warnings section.

Act is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Act contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Act may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Act, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

  1. Act Benefits & Uses
  2. Act Dosage & How to Take
  3. Act Side Effects
  4. Act Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Act with Other Drugs
  6. Act Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Act
  8. Act Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Act Benefits & Uses

Act is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Bronchitis
  • Allergy
  • Cough
  • Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)

Act Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cetrizine 5 mg + Ambroxol 60 mg/Tablet
Adult
  • Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cetrizine 5 mg + Ambroxol 60 mg or Cetrizine 10 mg + Ambroxol 75 mg/Tablet
Geriatric
  • Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cetrizine 5 mg + Ambroxol 60 mg or Cetrizine 10 mg + Ambroxol 75 mg/Tablet

Act Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Act safe for pregnant women?


    Act shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

  • Is the use of Act safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Act may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Act should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

  • What is the effect of Act on the Kidneys?


    Act rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Act on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Act on the liver have been reported.

  • What is the effect of Act on the Heart?


    Act is rarely harmful for the heart.


Severe Interaction of Act with Other Drugs

Act should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amoxicillin
  • Sompraz HP Combipack
  • Novamox 125 Rediuse Oral Suspension 60ml
  • Clavam XR Tablet
  • Clavam 625 Tablet
Cefuroxime
  • Cefakind CV 500 Tablet
  • Cefakind 125 Mg Syrup
  • Pulmocef 500 Tablet
  • Pulmocef 250 Tablet
Erythromycin
  • Althrocin 100 Drop
  • Althrocin Kid Tablet
  • Althrocin 250 Tablet
  • Althrocin 500 Tablet

Moderate

Caffeine
  • Crocin Cold & Flu Max Tablet
  • Sumo Cold Tablet
  • Imol Plus Tablet
  • Saridon Tablet
Codeine
  • Codistar DX Cough Syrup 60ml
  • Codistar DX Cough Syrup 100ml
  • Ascoril C Syrup
  • Codistar 4 Mg/10 Mg Syrup 100ml
Pentazocine
  • Dolowin Old Tablet
  • Fortwin Injection (1)
  • Fortwin Injection (12)
  • Fortstar 30 mg Injection
Aripiprazole
  • Arip MT 5 Tablet (15)
  • Asprito 5 Tablet
  • Arip MT 20 Tablet (15)
  • Arip MT 10 Tablet (15)

Mild

Pseudoephedrine
  • Lupihist Syrup
  • Lecope AD Tablet
  • Recofast Plus Tablet
  • Nocold Plus Caplet

Act Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Act unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Kidney Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Act

  • Is this Act habit forming or addictive?


    Act does not cause addiction.

Act Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Act


    Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Act, due to a lack of research on this.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Act


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Act with alcohol will be.


Frequently asked Questions about Act

Question about 3 years ago

Does Act cause stomach upset?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question about 3 years ago

Is Act a pain-killer?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Act is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.

Question about 3 years ago

Can I take Act without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Act is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question almost 3 years ago

Can I take Act with ambroxol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Act can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.

Question over 2 years ago

Does Act cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, taking Act does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience


References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 166-167

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 316-317

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219

  • 262 people have bought this recently
  • ₹44.0
  • 10 Tablet in 1 Strip
  • Out of Stock
  • In stock alternatives of Act
    (based on Cetirizine (5 mg) + Ambroxol (60 mg))
  • Mucolite SR Capsule ₹103.3 ₹108.75 5.01%
  • Cetcip Capsule (10) ₹17.67 ₹18.41 4.0%
  • Cetgel Capsule ₹25.2 ₹26.54 5.05%
  • Histacet 10 Capsule ₹7.63
  • Mucoform Capsule ₹136.5 ₹195.0 30.0%
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