Okacet Benefits & Uses

Okacet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Runny Nose (Read More - How to Clear Nasal Congestion)
Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Okacet 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
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Okacet Side Effects

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

Moderate

Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Blurred vision
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Drowsiness
Headache
Fatigue
Dry Mouth
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Nausea or vomiting
Cough
Vertigo
Rash

Okacet Related Warnings

Is the use of Okacet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Okacet safely.

Safe
Is the use of Okacet safe during breastfeeding?

Okacet may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Okacet on the Kidneys?

Okacet rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Okacet on the Liver?

Okacet is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Okacet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Okacet for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Okacet with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Caffeine

Codeine

Pentazocine

Aripiprazole

Mild

Pseudoephedrine

Okacet Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Okacet

Is this Okacet habit forming or addictive?

Okacet does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Okacet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Okacet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Okacet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Okacet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Okacet

Taking Okacet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Okacet

Consumption of alcohol and Okacet together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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. 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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