Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension is used in the treatment of allergic disorders.

Uses of Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension in children

Treatment of Allergic conditions

Benefits of Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Allergic conditions

Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. 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 your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension in children

Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Cethol

Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Dizziness
Headache
Sleepiness
Constipation
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Yawning

How can I give Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Cethol Oral Suspension works

Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension is recommended.
However, dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension to your child in case of severe liver disease.

What if I forget to give Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.

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Quick 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 Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension. 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 Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension 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 Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension. Taking sips of water may help.
Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension 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 Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Cethol 2.5mg Oral Suspension at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Piperazine Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)

Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

I am suffering with highly allergic conditions of sinus, my nose is always gets block for all seasons. Is there any permanent solution to get rid from allergic sinusitis??

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good Allergist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar is easily navigable on Google Maps.

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