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Citol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Citol have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Citol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Citol have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Citol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Citol is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Citol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Citol related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Citol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Citol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Citol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Citol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Citol is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Citol safe for pregnant women?
Citol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Citol safe during breastfeeding?
Citol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Citol on the Kidneys?
Citol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citol on the Liver?
Citol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Citol on the Heart?
You can take Citol without any fear of damage to the heart.
Citol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citol habit forming or addictive?
Citol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Citol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Citol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Citol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citol
It is safe to take Citol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citol
Consuming Citol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Citol 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.
Citol works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Take Citol as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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.
Citol 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; ZYRTEC® (cetirizine hydrochloride) Tablets and Syrup For Oral Use