Abicet LA 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is abicet la 5mg/500mg/5mg tablet used for?
Abicet LA 5mg/500mg/5mg Tablet is a combination medicine containing Cetirizine (5mg) and Paracetamol (500mg). It is used to relieve symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes, along with fever and mild pain. Cetirizine works by blocking histamine, while Paracetamol reduces fever and pain.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Alpic Biotech Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ abicet la 5mg/500mg/5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Alerid Cold Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Alpic Biotech Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Analgesic/Antipyretic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: Selective H1 receptor antagonist; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS, antipyretic via hypothalamic heat-regulating center.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take abicet la 5mg/500mg/5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of abicet la 5mg/500mg/5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
- Blood dyscrasias
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk due to paracetamol |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased risk of liver toxicity |
| MAOIs | Moderate | Increased anticholinergic effects |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- MAOIs
- Warfarin
- Isoniazid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Barbiturates
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- Zidovudine
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Chloramphenicol
- Metoclopramide
- Probenecid
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of paracetamol; grapefruit juice may increase cetirizine levels.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased risk of hepatotoxicity with paracetamol; additive CNS depression with cetirizine.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe hepatic impairment, acute liver disease.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests (if prolonged use or overdose), renal function, CBC.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cetirizine: Excreted in milk, use caution; Paracetamol: Compatible.
๐ Overdose Management
Paracetamol overdose: N-acetylcysteine; Cetirizine overdose: supportive care, activated charcoal.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose. Do not double.