Arcet M 5mg/60mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is arcet m 5mg/60mg tablet used for?
Arcet M 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination medicine containing Cetirizine (an antihistamine) and Ambroxol (a mucolytic). It is used to relieve symptoms of respiratory allergies such as sneezing, runny nose, and cough with phlegm. Cetirizine blocks histamine to reduce allergic reactions, while Ambroxol thins mucus, making it easier to cough out.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Ardor Drugs Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ arcet m 5mg/60mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, cough with thick mucus, upper respiratory tract infections
Off-label uses: Chronic urticaria, COPD exacerbations
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Ambroxol |
| Brand Name | Amcold |
| Manufacturer | Ardor Drugs Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Mucolytic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 25ยฐC (77ยฐF); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: Selective H1 receptor antagonist; Ambroxol: Increases airway secretion and reduces mucus viscosity
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take arcet m 5mg/60mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of arcet m 5mg/60mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
- Arrhythmias (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Thrombocytopenia
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased sedation and dizziness |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
| MAO Inhibitors | Major | Risk of hypertensive crisis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Digoxin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption of cetirizine
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CNS effects, respiratory status
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cetirizine excreted in milk; Ambroxol likely safe
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage if recent
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose