Okacet Tablet

How to use Okacet Tablet

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. Okacet Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Okacet Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Expert Advice

• Your doctor has prescribed Okacet Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
•  It"s much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
• It is okay to take Okacet Tablet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Okacet Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking Okacet Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
• Stop taking Okacet Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Can I take Okacet with Betahistine?

Okacet should not be taken with Betahistine as Okacet has antihistamine action and Betahistine has histamine-like action. Using the two medicines together may lower the efficacy of either of them.

Q. Is cetirizine safe?

Cetirizine is safe at the prescribed dose by the doctor. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Is cetirizine good for cold/ used for sore throat/ allergic reaction/itching/hives?

Cetirizine is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. It is also used to treat hives, but not used for sore throat. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can you take cetirizine for prickly heat?

Cetirizine can be used for prickly heat to reduce the itching. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take cetirizine with high blood pressure?

Patients with high blood pressure can take cetirizine. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Can I take cetirizine with loratadine/ diphenhydramine/ brompheniramine/ fexofenadine?

No. Patient should not take cetirizine with these drugs as they are from same category of antihistamines. Patients should follow the advice of the doctor regarding its use.

Q. Does cetirizine make you sleepy or cause drowsiness?

Patient may feel sleepy after taking cetirizine. Always consult your doctor

Q. Does cetirizine make you gain weight?

It is rarely seen, but there is a possibility that cetirizine, like other anti-histamines, might cause weight gain.Show moreShow less