Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Give this medicine to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. For asthma, prefer giving Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it either in the morning or in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.
Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses. However, you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit. Moreover, stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition. This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Hay fever
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Zatrocet M Tablet?
A: Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
08Side Effects
Headache
Skin rash
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Fever
Sore throat
Abdominal pain
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Fatigue
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, use of Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is recommended.However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Never combine Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as it will not help.
If you are giving Zatrocet M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Practice self-care tips:Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergensEncourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty placesGive plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens
Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places
Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
References
Sources and references
Desert Hope Treatment Center. What Issues Are There from Combining Cough Medicine & Antihistamines? [Updated 24 Jul. 2019]. [Accessed 30 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from: View
Adsule SM, Misra D. Long term treatment with montelukast and levocetirizine combination in persistent allergic rhinitis: review of recent evidence. J Indian Med Assoc. 2010;108(6):381-2. [Accessed 30 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from: View
Montelukast sodium [FDA Label]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2020. [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from: View
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride [FDA Label]. Smyrna, GA: UCB, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from: View
