Medicine : Zincocet A

Name:Zincocet A
Type:Syrup
Manufacturer:Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Generic Use:Cetirizine , Dextromethorphan , Zinc
Composition:Cetirizine(25 Mg) , Dextromethorphan(75 Mg) , Zinc(75 Mg)
Substitutes:zincocet (100ml) , zincocet a , zincocet (100ml) , zincocet a , zincocet (100ml) , zincocet a


Generic ( Cetirizine )


Typical use Of Cetirizine :Cetirizine Is Used For The Treatment Of Allergic Rhinitis (year-round As Well As Seasonal Allergic Inflammation Of Eyes And Nose) And Skin Allergies
Mechanism of action of Cetirizine :Cetirizine Belongs To The Group Of Medicines Called Antihistamines. It Treats The Allergy By Blocking A Natural Substance (histamine) That Is Produced In The Body During An Allergic Reaction.
Drug Interaction of Cetirizine :No Interactions Of Cetirizine Are Expected With Other Drugs. However, Use Of Cetirizine With Alcohol Should Be Avoided.
Side effects of Cetirizine :Sleepiness, Unusual Tiredness, Headache, Dizziness, Restlessness. Dry Mouth, Sore Throat, Abdominal Pain, Diarrhea, Urge To Vomit.

INTERACTIONS OF CETIRIZINE

How Cetirizine will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Cetirizine will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safer: Drug Has Been Studied In Few Breastfeeding Women And The Evidence Shows That There Is No Increase In Side Effects In The Infants, Or The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Cetirizine

No Studies Found





Generic ( Dextromethorphan )


Typical use Of Dextromethorphan :To Relieve Dry Coughs (coughs That Do Not Produce Phlegm Or Mucus On The Chest).
Mechanism of action of Dextromethorphan :Dextromethorphan Acts On The Brain And Increases The Threshold For Coughing Or Suppresses Coughing.
Drug Interaction of Dextromethorphan :Other Cough And Cold Medicine, Alcohol Or Other CNS Depressants Such As Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors, Other Medicines For Mental Health Conditions, And Medicines For Heart Problems Such As Amiodarone, Haloperidol, Propafenone, Quinidine, SRRIs, And Thioridazine Should Not Be Taken Along With Dextromethorphan. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Dextromethorphan :Skin Rash, Urge To Vomit, Being Sick, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Feeling Of Excitation Or Confusion, Difficulty Breathing.

INTERACTIONS OF DEXTROMETHORPHAN

How Dextromethorphan will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Dextromethorphan will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Dextromethorphan

No Studies Found





Generic ( Zinc )


Typical use Of Zinc :Zinc Is Used To Treat Zinc Deficiency, Which May Result In Slow Growth In Infants And Children, Delayed Sexual Development In Adolescents And Impotence In Men; Hair Loss, Diarrhea, Eye And Skin Sores, Loss Of Appetite, Weight Loss, Problems With Wound Healing, Decreased Ability To Taste Food, And Lower Alertness Levels.
Mechanism of action of Zinc :The Exact Mechanism Of Action Is Not Known. However, Zinc Is Important For Immunity Against Infections. Zinc Is Needed For The Proper Growth And Maintenance Of The Human Body. It Helps Speed Recovery From The Common Cold And Reduces Its Symptoms, And Eye Disease That Gradually Causes Vision Loss.
Drug Interaction of Zinc :Zinc May Interact With Drugs Such As Quinolone (ciprofloxacin) Or Tetracycline Antibiotics (tetracycline), Penicillamine (a Drug Used To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis), And Thiazide Diuretics (such As Chlorthalidone And Hydrochlorothiazide). Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Zinc :Taking Too Much Of Zinc Above The Recommended Amounts May Cause Urge To Vomit, Vomiting, Loss Of Appetite, Stomach Cramps, Diarrhea, And Headaches. Prolonged Use Of Too Much Zinc May Cause Low Copper Levels, Lower Immunity, And Low Levels Of HDL Cholesterol (the “good” Cholesterol).

INTERACTIONS OF ZINC

How Zinc will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Pregnancy. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Zinc will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

There Are No Studies Available Regarding Its Use During Lactation. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Zinc

No Studies Found