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Carcet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Carcet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Carcet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Carcet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Carcet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Carcet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Carcet related warnings talks about Carcet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Carcet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Carcet contraindications section.
Additionally, Carcet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Carcet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Carcet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Carcet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Carcet safe for pregnant women?
Carcet has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Carcet without medical advice.
Is the use of Carcet safe during breastfeeding?
Carcet may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Kidneys?
Carcet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Liver?
Side effects of Carcet rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Carcet on the Heart?
Carcet has very mild side effects on the heart.
Carcet 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 Carcet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Carcet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Carcet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Interaction between Food and Carcet
Some foods when eaten with Carcet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Carcet
Consumption of alcohol and Carcet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Carcet 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.
Carcet 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.
Yes, Carcet can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Discontinuation of Carcet on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Absorption of Carcet is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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