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Car Od is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Car Od has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Car Od depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Car Od are Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Car Od can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Car Od are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Car Od has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Car Od's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Car Od is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Car Od contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Car Od have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Car Od, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
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) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Car Od is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Car Od safe for pregnant women?
Car Od has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Car Od without medical advice.
Is the use of Car Od safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Car Od may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Car Od should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Car Od on the Kidneys?
Car Od has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Car Od on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Car Od on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Car Od on the Heart?
Car Od may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Car Od should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Car Od unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Car Od habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Car Od is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Car Od
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Car Od and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Car Od
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Car Od and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Car Od is a brand name of Cetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
No, taking Car Od does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Car Od.
Yes, Car Od can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Car Od can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
No, Car Od is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
