cefed tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cefed tablet used for?
Alcold (Cetirizine + Pseudoephedrine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Cetirizine (10mg) + Pseudoephedrine (60mg), which Cetirizine: selective H1 receptor antagonist; Pseudoephedrine: alpha-adrenergic . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Pseudoephedrine
- Manufacturer: Symcox Research Lab P Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cefed tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis, nasal congestion
Off-label uses: Urticaria (cetirizine), eustachian tube dysfunction
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Pseudoephedrine |
| Brand Name | Alcold |
| Manufacturer | Symcox Research Lab P Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Decongestant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: selective H1 receptor antagonist; Pseudoephedrine: alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cefed tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cefed tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Urinary retention
- Allergic reactions
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Hepatotoxicity
- Thrombocytopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| Linezolid | Major | Increased blood pressure |
| Beta-blockers | Moderate | Reduced decongestant effect, bradycardia |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Moderate | Enhanced sympathomimetic effects |
| Alcohol | Minor | Increased sedation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Linezolid
- Rasagiline
- Selegiline
- Tranylcypromine
โก Moderate Interactions
- Beta-blockers
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Sympathomimetics
- Ergot alkaloids
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CNS depressants
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase pseudoephedrine absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Severe hypertension, coronary artery disease, MAOI use, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, hyperthyroidism
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, CNS effects, renal function
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Cetirizine excreted in milk; pseudoephedrine may reduce milk production; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent; monitor ECG, blood pressure; treat hypertension with alpha-blockers
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double