Manufacturer: Adcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Cetirizine(5mg/5ml)
Bottle of 30ml Syrup
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Give this medicine to your child orally with or without food in the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. It could either be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, repeat the same dose after your child feels better. But, refrain from doing so if it is already time for the next dose.
Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
Absorption: Cetirizine was rapidly absorbed with a time to maximum concentration (Tmax) of approximately 1 hour following oral administration of tablets or syrup in adults. Comparable bioavailability was found between the tablet and syrup dosage forms.
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Cetirizine is contraindicated in anyone with a known hypersensitivity to it or any of its ingredients. Cetirizine is also contraindicated in anyone with a known hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine, as cetirizine is a metabolite of hydroxyzine
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Though cetirizine is safe to use to treat perennial allergic rhinitis and urticaria in adults and children over the age of 6 months, it is indicated for the treatment of seasonal allergies in adults and children two years and older. Cetirizine is also safe to use in the geriatric population
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Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
Avoid giving Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup. Taking sips of water may help.
Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup a steroid? What is it used for?
Coszin 5mg/5ml 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 Coszin 5mg/5ml 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 Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup?
Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. How much Coszin 5mg/5ml Syrup should I give to my child?
Coszin 5mg/5ml 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.
