Sedcet 5mg Syrup

Quick info

Sedcet 5mg Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children. Sedcet 5mg Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms of allergic conditions such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold in children. It belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines, which work by blocking the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. This medication is available in syrup form and is given to children to relieve symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

How it works

Sedcet 5mg Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child's immune system's response to these conditions. As a result, the symptoms are relieved, and eventually, the condition is cured.

Direction of use

Sedcet 5mg Syrup should be given to children at the same time each day to help them remember. It is recommended to avoid giving the medication with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine. If your child experiences sleepiness or dizziness after taking the medication, they should sit or lie down and be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.

Tips

• Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember
• Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Sedcet 5mg Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus
• Avoid giving Sedcet 5mg Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine
• Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Sedcet 5mg Syrup. Taking sips of water may help
• Sedcet 5mg Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child
• Sedcet 5mg Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress
• Your doctor has prescribed Sedcet 5mg Syrup to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes
• It is okay to take Sedcet 5mg Syrup with most other medications as it has few drug interactions
• Compared to other similar medications, Sedcet 5mg Syrup is less likely to cause sleepiness
• Stop taking Sedcet 5mg Syrup at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results

Side Effects

• No common side effects listed