Chest

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Chest Information

Chest is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Chest has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Chest. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Chest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Chest are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Chest's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Chest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Chest can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Chest in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Chest are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Chest have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Chest is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Chest Benefits & Uses

Chest is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chest 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Paracetamol (500 mg), Phenylpropanolamine (25 mg), Cetirizine (5 mg)/Tablet
Adult
  • Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Paracetamol (500 mg), Phenylpropanolamine (25 mg), Cetirizine (5 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric
  • Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever)
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 7 days
  • Special Instructions: Dosage strength:Paracetamol (500 mg), Phenylpropanolamine (25 mg), Cetirizine (5 mg)/Tablet


Chest Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chest is used -

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Chest Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Chest safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Chest without worrying about any side effects.

  • Is the use of Chest safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Chest for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

  • What is the effect of Chest on the Kidneys?


    Chest rarely harms the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Chest on the Liver?


    Chest is rarely harmful for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Chest on the Heart?


    Chest is not harmful for the heart.



Severe Interaction of Chest with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Chest Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Chest

  • Is this Chest habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Chest.

Chest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Chest


    Taking Chest with food does not harm your health.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Chest


    Taking alcohol with Chest can be dangerous.



Frequently asked Questions about Chest

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Chest in pregnancy?

Chest is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Chest work for back pain?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Chest is not recommended for back pain. However, It can be taken along with a painkiller for the treatment of back pain. 

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Chest without food?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, you can take Chest with or without food, because it doesn't irritate the stomach lining, unlike other drugs. However, if you are taking NSAIDs (painkillers) such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen along with paracetamol it is best to take them with a light meal or a glass of milk.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Chest in migraine?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can use Chest in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Chest. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the uses of Chest?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Chest is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)

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

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ZYRTEC® (cetirizine hydrochloride) Tablets and Syrup For Oral Use

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