Zipcet Tablet

Name: Zipcet Tablet
Brand: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA
Price: 38.12 INR
Availability: InStock

Product introduction

Zipcet Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Levocetirizine (5mg). It is used for allergic conditions. It belongs to the group of medicines called Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Zipcet Tablet are sleepiness Fatigue Headache Dryness in mouth. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Zipcet Tablet works.

Uses

Zipcet Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.

Benefits

In Allergic rhinitis: Zipcet blocks the histamine your body releases to an allergen, relieving the sneezing, runny or blocked nose and itchy, watery eyes that spoil your day.
In Hives and skin allergy: Zipcet calms the itching and brings down the raised, red weals of hives, so the skin settles and you can sleep.
In Itching: Zipcet relieves itching from an allergic reaction, an insect bite or a skin condition, which also stops the scratching that damages skin and keeps it inflamed.
In Allergic asthma: Zipcet reduces the allergic inflammation in the airways that triggers wheezing and tightness, so attacks are fewer and milder when it is taken alongside your inhaler.

Side effects

Most side effects of Zipcet are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Sleepiness Fatigue Headache Dryness in mouth

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How 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. Zipcet Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it works

Zipcet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol: Zipcet Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Zipcet Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.<br>Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingSAFE: Zipcet Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.<br>Larger doses or more prolonged use of Zipcet Tablet may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
DrivingCAUTION: May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
KidneyUNSAFE

Warnings & 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.

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.

Quick tips

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Fact box

Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: Anti-allergic
Action class: Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist

Interaction with drugs

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.

Storage

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

Same salt & strength options

Allercet L Tablet, Okacet L Tablet, Teczine Tablet, Levocet Tablet, Levosiz 5 Tablet, 1 AL Tablet, Xyzal Tablet, Cetcip L Tablet

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Zipcet Tablet.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Good to know

Common questions

What is Zipcet Tablet used for?

Zipcet Tablet is commonly used for Zipcet Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic conditions. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Zipcet Tablet?

Allergic rhinitis: Zipcet blocks the histamine your body releases to an allergen, relieving the sneezing, runny or blocked nose and itchy, watery eyes that spoil your day. It is also used for hives and skin allergy, itching, allergic asthma.

What is the salt in Zipcet Tablet?

Zipcet Tablet contains Levocetirizine (5mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Zipcet Tablet?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Zipcet Tablet work?

Zipcet Tablet is an antihistaminic medication.

Is Zipcet Tablet a prescription medicine?

Yes. Zipcet Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Zipcet Tablet?

The side effects reported most often with Zipcet are Sleepiness Fatigue Headache Dryness in mouth. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Zipcet Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Zipcet Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Zipcet.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Zipcet Tablet?

Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Zipcet Tablet.

What if I miss a dose of Zipcet Tablet?

Take it as soon as you remember.

Is Zipcet Tablet habit forming?

No. Zipcet Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Zipcet Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Zipcet Tablet starts at ₹38 (MRP ₹40) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 5mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Zipcet Tablet?

Zipcet Tablet is manufactured by ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Zipcet Tablet delivered?

Zipcet Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.