Day One 10mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Abbott

Salt Composition : Cetirizine(10mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Day One 10mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose required for you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent symptoms you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

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.

Pharmacokinets

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.


Side Effects

Sleepiness

Dizziness

Contra Indications

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

Pregnancy Related Information

Day One 10mg 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Day One 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Day One 10mg 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 Day One 10mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.


Indications

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

Interactions

bosutinib.

clobazam.

crizotinib.

daclatasvir.

eliglustat.

hyaluronidase.

lomitapide.

lurasidone.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Day One 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Day One 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

How To Use

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. Day One 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. Does Day One 10mg Tablet make you tired and drowsy?

Yes, Day One 10mg Tablet can make you feel tired, sleepy, and weak. If you have these symptoms, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Q. Is Day One 10mg Tablet a steroid? What is it used for?

Day One 10mg Tablet 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. How long does it take for Day One 10mg Tablet to work?

You will notice an improvement within an hour of taking Day One 10mg Tablet. However, it may take a little longer to notice the full benefits.

Q. Can I take Day One 10mg Tablet and Fexofenadine together?

Sometimes the doctor may advise you to take two different antihistamines together if you are being treated for a severe itchy rash. If you are taking Day One 10mg Tablet during the daytime, your doctor may prescribe another antihistamine for the night which causes sleepiness, especially if the itch makes it difficult for you to sleep. Do not take two antihistamines together unless recommended by your doctor.