apollo

Select Address

Search Medicines
  • Login
  1. Home
  2. Intazin-10 Tablet 20's

  3. Intazin-10 Tablet 20's Substitute

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
call Doctor

Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

CETIRIZINE-10MG

Uses:

<p>Intazin-10 Tablet 20's is used to relieve allergy symptoms. The detailed uses of Intazin-10 Tablet 20's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Allergic Rhinitis:</strong> Intazin-10 Tablet 20's provides relief from allergic rhinitis symptoms, including sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes.</li><li><strong>Chronic Urticaria:</strong> Intazin-10 Tablet 20's helps to relieve symptoms of chronic urticaria, including itching and hives, providing comfort from this skin condition.</li><li><strong>Seasonal Allergies:</strong> Intazin-10 Tablet 20's effectively manages seasonal allergy symptoms, such as those caused by pollen, providing relief from environmental allergens.</li><li><strong>Dust Mite Allergy: </strong>Intazin-10 Tablet 20's helps also alleviate symptoms caused by dust mite allergies, reducing allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.</li><li><strong>Animal Dander Allergy: </strong>Intazin-10 Tablet 20's also helps relieve symptoms caused by animal dander allergies, making it easier for people to be around pets without experiencing severe allergic reactions.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.  Intazin-10 Tablet 20's is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

FAQs

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's is used in the treatment of common allergies, hay fever, conjunctivitis, eczema, reactions to insect bites and stings, and skin rashes.

Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).

Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens, Intazin-10 Tablet 20's can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's is an antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions; however, in some people it may cause sleepiness and induce some drowsiness during the day. Hence, you are recommended to take it in the nighttime in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day.

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take Intazin-10 Tablet 20's and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

You should not take Intazin-10 Tablet 20's if you have had an allergic reaction to Intazin-10 Tablet 20's, food additives containing E218 or E216, are intolerant to lactose or sorbitol, have liver or kidney failure, epilepsy (fits), or difficulty in peeing. Tell your doctor that you are taking Intazin-10 Tablet 20's and have booked an allergy test, as it might affect the diagnostic result.

No, Intazin-10 Tablet 20's should not be taken if you are intolerant to sugar; please get in touch with your doctor before taking Intazin-10 Tablet 20's to avoid any unpleasant side effects.

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's contains cetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's will start to work within one hour after you take it. It provides allergy relief for 24-hours.

The most common side effect of cetirizine is feeling sleepy and tired.

It's best to take Intazin-10 Tablet 20's only for as long as necessary, depending on the medical condition being treated. Follow dosage guidelines as directed by the physician.

Yes, Intazin-10 Tablet 20's can be taken with paracetamol if necessary. No interactions were found between cetirizine and Paracetamol.

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's contains Cetirizine as an active ingredient.

Intazin-10 Tablet 20's is not a steroid. It is an anti-allergic medication.

Both Intazin-10 Tablet 20's and Fexofenadine are antihistamine class of drugs. Intazin-10 Tablet 20's should never be taken together with Fexofenadine or with any other antihistamine medications. Antihistamine overdose may occur if multiple types of antihistamines are taken at the same time.

It will help if you don't spend too much time outside while the pollen count is high.

If you use Intazin-10 Tablet 20's for an extended period of time, you are unlikely to have any negative consequences. However, it is advisable to take cetirizine for as long as necessary. If you take it on a regular basis for an extended period of time, there is a very minor probability of severe itching if you abruptly discontinue therapy.

No, do not crush, break, or chew the tablet. Swallow the medicine whole with water.

There is no evidence that consuming Intazin-10 Tablet 20's reduces fertility in men or women. However, if you are trying to conceive, see a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

It's advisable to avoid alcohol when taking Intazin-10 Tablet 20's because it can make you sleepy.

Yes, you can take Intazin-10 Tablet 20's together with paracetamol or ibuprofen. However, it should be taken only as recommended by the doctor.

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Intazin-10 Tablet 20's may include severe drowsiness. In children, mental/mood changes (such as restlessness and irritability) may occur before drowsiness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Contraception is unaffected by Intazin-10 Tablet 20's. However, if Intazin-10 Tablet 20's causes you to vomit or have severe diarrhoea for more than 24 hours, your contraceptive tablets may not prevent pregnancy.