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One A Day Information

One A Day is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Allergy, Urticaria Pigmentosa, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of One A Day have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of One A Day depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed One A Day side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of One A Day normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, One A Day's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on One A Day related warnings talks about One A Day's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by One A Day are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

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

One A Day Benefits & Uses
One A Day Dosage & How to Take
One A Day Side Effects
One A Day Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of One A Day with Other Drugs
One A Day Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about One A Day
One A Day Interactions with Food and Alcohol

One A Day Benefits & Uses

One A Day is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Runny Nose
Itching
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

One A Day 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: Allergy 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

One A Day Related Warnings

Is the use of One A Day safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of One A Day in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of One A Day safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take One A Day as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of One A Day on the Kidneys?

One A Day rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of One A Day on the Liver?

One A Day is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of One A Day on the Heart?

One A Day is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of One A Day with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Caffeine

Codeine

Pentazocine

Aripiprazole

Mild

Pseudoephedrine

One A Day Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about One A Day

Is this One A Day habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to One A Day.

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

After taking One A Day, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as One A Day can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume One A Day only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of One A Day in mental disorders is not effective.

No

One A Day Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and One A Day

You can take One A Day with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and One A Day

Taking One A Day with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about One A Day

Question almost 5 years ago

Is One A Day safe?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, One A Day is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.

Question over 5 years ago

What is One A Day?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

One A Day 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take One A Day?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Take One A Day as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How does One A Day work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

One A Day 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).

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take One A Day with phenylephrine?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, One A Day 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.