Citrid
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About Citrid Products
Citrid Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Citrid are Sleepiness, Dizziness.
How Citrid Products work
Cetirizine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Patient Concerns about Citrid Products
Frequently asked questions about Citrid Products
Frequently asked questions about Cetirizine
Q. Is Citrid 5mg Syrup a steroid? What is it used for?
Citrid 5mg Syrup is an anti-allergic medication, not a steroid. It relieves the symptoms of allergy. It is used to relieve runny nose, sneezing and redness, itching, and watering of the eyes caused by hay fever or seasonal allergies. It also relieves similar symptoms caused due to allergies to substances, such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold. It is also used to treat symptoms of hives, including itching and rash.
Q. My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Citrid 5mg Syrup?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Citrid 5mg Syrup?
Citrid 5mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Citrid 5mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. How much Citrid 5mg Syrup should I give to my child?
Citrid 5mg Syrup should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
Q. What if I give too much of Citrid 5mg Syrup by mistake?
Although Citrid 5mg Syrup is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
Q. How should Citrid 5mg Syrup be stored?
Store Citrid 5mg Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Always consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. However, immediate assistance may be required if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
Q. How long does it take for Citrid 5mg Syrup to work?
You will notice an improvement within an hour of taking Citrid 5mg Syrup. However, it may take a little longer to notice the full benefits.
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