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Hista 12 Tablet may be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case, you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.Use of this medicine may cause some commons side effects such as sleepiness, nausea, dryness in the mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity while on treatment with this medicine. To prevent dryness of mouth, drink more water, always carry sugar candy, or maintain oral hygiene.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have glaucoma or have any gastro-related issues or have asthma. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Hista 12
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hista 12 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Hista 12 Tablet is an antiallergic medication. When your body is exposed to an allergen (pollen, animal dander, house dust etc.), it produces a chemical called histamine. This causes watery eyes, runny or blocked nose, sneezing, skin rashes, itching etc. Hista 12 Tablet works by blocking the action of histamine, thereby relieving these symptoms.
Related Warnings
Hista 12 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Hista 12 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Hista 12 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Hista 12 Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Hista 12 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Hista 12 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Hista 12 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Hista 12 Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Hista 12 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Hista 12 Tablet helps control the symptoms of cold or allergies such as red, itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, itchy nose or throat and runny nose.
One of the most common side effects of this medicine is sedation or sleepiness, which can range from slight drowsiness to deep sleep. It is therefore advisable to avoid driving or operating any machinery if you get these side effects.
Using cetirizine together with Hista 12 Tablet may increase side effects such as sleepiness, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. Always consult your doctor before taking any medicines along with Hista 12 Tablet; self-medication can be risky.
Yes, you can take paracetamol with Hista 12 Tablet after consulting your doctor.
Avoid drinking alcohol while you're taking Hista 12 Tablet since it increases the risks of side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, and nausea. Talk to your doctor in case of any doubts.
In order to reduce nausea while taking this medicine, avoid food that is salty, spicy, fried, or fatty. Drink plenty of liquids and eat smaller, more frequent meals.
Yes, dryness in the mouth is a common side-effect of this medicine. Keep sipping water and chew sugar-free gum to get some relief.
If you happen to miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication. You may also ask a family member a friend to remind you or check in with you to be sure you are taking your medication.
The best way to prevent any sort of allergic reaction is to avoid the substance (dust, pet fur, and hair, insect bites, food allergies) that you're allergic to if you can. If you have hay fever, try not to spend too much time outside when the pollen count is high. Shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash off pollen. Wear a mask to cover your nose, mouth and wear wraparound sunglasses to stop dust from getting into your eyes whenever you step outside.
