Nohist 1010mg
Tablet
Apex Pharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Nohist 10 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nohist 10 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nohist 10 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | SAFE Nohist 10 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Nohist 10 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nohist 10 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nohist 10 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nohist 10 may not be needed in... View More |
Introduction
Nohist 10 belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and s... View More
Uses of Nohist 10
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Nohist 10
- Sleepiness
How to use Nohist 10
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. Nohist 10 may be taken wit... View More
How Nohist 10 works
Nohist 10 is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messen... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Nohist 10 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 Nohist 10 with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Nohist 10 can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Nohist 10 as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Nohist 10 at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergies, Urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg bid. Elderly: Initially, 5 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment: Initially, 5 mg once daily.... View More
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: 6-23 mth 2.5 mg once daily increased to max of 2.5 mg bid in childn >12 mth; 2-5 yr 5 mg once daily or in 2 divided do... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment GFR >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary GFR ? 50 mL/min: 5 mg PO qDay Peritoneal dialysis: 5 mg PO qDay Intermittent hemodial... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; lactation.
Mode of Action
Cetirizine is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the peripheral histamine H1-receptor on effector cells in the GI tract, blood vessels and resp... View More
Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment; elderly; tasks requiring mental alertness eg, driving or operating heavy machinery; pregnancy. Lactation: Excreted in br... View More
Side Effect
>10% Somnolence (2-14%),Headache (11-14%) 1-10% Fatigue (5.9%),Dry mouth (5%),Dizziness (2%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Malaise (4%),Bronchospasm (2-3%),Vomit... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women Lactation Cetirizine has been reported to be present in human breast ... View More
Interaction
Additive CNS depression when administered concomitantly w/ other CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilisers).
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