Okacet Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis and some skin reactions, and reactions to bites and stings. It relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

Okacet Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose required for you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent symptoms you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.

This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you. You should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy. Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not be suitable. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.

Uses of Okacet Tablet

Allergic conditions

Benefits of Okacet Tablet

In Allergic conditions

Okacet Tablet 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. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Okacet Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Okacet

Sleepiness
Dizziness

How to use Okacet Tablet

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

How Okacet Tablet works

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Okacet Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Okacet 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

Okacet Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Okacet Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Okacet Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Okacet Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Okacet Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. It may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Okacet Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Okacet Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Okacet Tablet to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
It is okay to take Okacet Tablet with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Okacet Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Okacet Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Okacet Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmethyl Piperazinyl Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Okacet with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Aprepitant

Brand(s): Aprepit, Aprepep, Fos-Aprepitant

Life-threatening

Fosaprepitant

Brand(s): Artepitant, Emetant, Fosapp

Life-threatening

Zafirlukast

Brand(s): Zuvair

Serious

Alprazolam

Brand(s): Eurolam

Moderate

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Patient concerns

For me heavy cold so advice me medicine

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Steam inhalation, Tab Okacet 10 1 tab OD x 3 days

Itching from 2 years 1 tab of okacet taking

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

Please tell your detailed case

I have burning rashes all over the body and internal itching all over the body except face. Due to summer i am recieving more heat and burning skin If i touch my skin with nails. Then rashes will come on the skin. I have visisted one docotr forner but he didnt gave correct treatment. When i take CIPLA OKACET TABLET skin allergy gets stopped for 2 to 4 days. So i am consuming 1 CIPLA OKACET TABLET for every 3 days

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

kindly post pictures of the problem and names of the Medicines u've used

User feedback

Patients taking Okacet Tablet

Once A Day

84%

Twice A Day

14%

Thrice A Day

Alternate Day

What are you using Okacet Tablet for?

Allergic diso*

60%

Others

40%

*Allergic disorders

How much was the improvement?

Average

53%

Excellent

27%

Poor

20%

What were the side-effects while using Okacet Tablet?

Sleepiness

67%

No Side Effec*

33%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Okacet Tablet?

With or witho*

50%

With food

50%

*With or without food

Please rate Okacet Tablet on price

Average

56%

Not Expensive

44%

FAQs

Q. Does Okacet Tablet make you tired and drowsy?

Yes, Okacet Tablet can make you feel tired, sleepy and weak. If you have these symptoms, you should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Q. Is Okacet Tablet a steroid? What is it used for?

Okacet Tablet is an anti-allergic medication, not a steroid. It relieves the symptoms of allergy. It is used to relieve runny nose, sneezing and redness, itching and watering of the eyes caused by hay fever or seasonal allergies. It also relieves similar symptoms caused due to allergies to substances, such as dust mites, animal dander and mold. It is also used to treat symptoms of hives, including itching and rash.

Q. How long does it take for Okacet Tablet to work?

You will notice an improvement within an hour of taking Okacet Tablet. However, it may take a little longer to notice the full benefits.

Q. Can I take Okacet Tablet and Fexofenadine together?

Sometimes the doctor may advise you to take two different antihistamines together if you are being treated for a severe itchy rash. If you are taking Okacet Tablet during daytime, your doctor may prescribe another antihistamine for the night which causes sleepiness, especially if the itch makes it difficult for you to sleep. Do not take two antihistamines together unless recommended by your doctor.

Q. For how long should I continue Okacet Tablet?

The duration for which the medicine needs to be taken depends on the problem being treated. If you are taking it for an insect bite, you may need it for a day or two. Similarly, if you are taking it to prevent symptoms of chronic allergic rhinitis (inflammation of nose) or chronic urticaria, you may need to take Okacet Tablet for a longer time. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure about the duration of using Okacet Tablet.

Q. Is it safe to take Okacet Tablet daily for a long time?

Okacet Tablet is safe if used as prescribed by your doctor. Moreover, it is unlikely to harm you if you take it for a long time. But, it is best to take Okacet Tablet for only as long as you need it.

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