The Brand Name ELGNIL Has Generic Salt :: Cetirizine
ELGNIL Is From Company CADILA Priced :: Rs. 14
ELGNIL have Cetirizine is comes under Sub class Anti Histamines and Nasal Decongestants of Main Class Respiratory System
Main Medicine Class:: Respiratory System Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Histamines and Nasal Decongestants
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Cetirizine | SYR | Rs. 14 | 30ML |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 30ML |
| ELGNIL | CADILA | 5MG/5ML | 30ML | Rs. 14 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From CADILA :: ELGNIL | Cetirizine | Respiratory System | Anti Histamines and Nasal Decongestants |
Indications for Drugs ::
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergies, Urticaria
Drug Dose ::
Tablet: Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg bid. 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 doses; >6 yr 10 mg once daily or in 2 divided doses. Elderly: Initially, 5 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment: Initially, 5 mg once daily. Syrup: Adults and children over 6 years: 2 teaspoon once daily or 1 teaspoon twice daily. Children 2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful once daily or 1/2 teaspoon twice daily.
Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity; lactation.
Drug Precautions ::
Hepatic or renal impairment; elderly; tasks requiring mental alertness eg, driving or operating heavy machinery; pregnancy.
Drug Side Effects ::
Somnolence, insomnia, malaise, headache, dizziness; GI discomfort, dry mouth, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting; occasional hypersensitivity; epistaxis, pharyngitis, bronchospasm.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug 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 tract.
Drug Interactions ::
Additive CNS depression when administered concomitantly w/ other CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilisers).