Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Sizon 5 mg Tablet contains Cetirizine (5mg). It belongs to the Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Allergic conditions SizoN 5 Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose
• sneezing
• and itchy or watery eyes. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash
• swelling
• itching
• and irritation. This will improve the appearance of the skin. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. For individuals taking it to prevent getting symptoms one should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

How Sizon 5 mg Tablet works

Sizon 5 Tablet is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

How to take Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or without food, often in the evening. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Sizon are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Sleepiness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Older antihistamines cause marked drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this affects you. Tell your doctor promptly about any change in mood, sleep, agitation or unusual thoughts while taking montelukast; this is uncommon but recognised. This relieves the symptoms of an allergy; it does not treat the cause, and it is not a treatment for an acute asthma attack. Seek emergency care for swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.

Do not take Sizon if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations — many already contain an antihistamine.

How to store Sizon 5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Sizon 5 mg Tablet

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 SizoN 5 Tablet. 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 SizoN 5 Tablet 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 SizoN 5 Tablet. Taking sips of water may help. SizoN 5 Tablet can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child. SizoN 5 Tablet 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 SizoN 5 Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. It is okay to take SizoN 5 Tablet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions. Compared to other similar medications, SizoN 5 Tablet is less likely to cause sleepiness. Stop taking SizoN 5 Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SYSTOPIC LAB

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist

Chemical class:

Diphenylmethanes