Sedil Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Sedil Tablet contains Cetirizine Dihydrochloride, a second generation antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist) used to treat seasonal and year round allergies. It relieves symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives by blocking histamine. It is taken once daily and may cause mild side effects such as headache or drowsiness in some people.

What is Sedil Tablet

Sedil Tablet contains Cetirizine Dihydrochloride, a second generation antihistamine. It is used to treat seasonal and year round allergies.

Sedil Tablet uses

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Perennial allergic rhinitis
• Chronic urticaria (hives)
• Allergic conjunctivitis
• Skin allergies with itching and rash

Benefits of Sedil Tablet

• Relieves sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion caused by allergies
• Reduces itching, redness, and watery eyes
• Provides up to 24 hour relief with a single daily dose
• Causes less drowsiness than older antihistamines
• Convenient once daily tablet, easy to take with or without food

How Sedil Tablet works

It works by blocking histamine, a natural substance the body releases during an allergic reaction, which stops symptoms like sneezing, itching, and swelling.

Sedil Tablet dosage

Take one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it. Take it at the same time each day for consistent relief. Do not exceed the dose recommended by your doctor. For children, use the lower dose as directed by a doctor.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet

Side effects of Sedil Tablet

Common

• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Sore throat
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Abdominal pain
• Restlessness
• Upset stomach, diarrhoea
• Runny nose

Serious

• Rare allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, or throat
• Confusion
• Hallucinations
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Rapid heartbeat
• Loss of consciousness

Warnings and precautions

• Use during pregnancy only if advised by a doctor, as safety information is limited. Use during breastfeeding only if advised by a doctor, as safety information is limited. 
• People with moderate to severe kidney disease may need a dose adjustment since the drug is cleared through the kidneys. Do not take this medicine if you have serious kidney problems.
•  Avoid alcohol, as it can increase drowsiness when combined with this medicine. 
• This medicine may cause mild drowsiness in some people, so use caution until you know how it affects you when driving or operating machinery.
• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if you have epilepsy or are at risk of convulsions, or if you have problems passing urine such as from spinal cord problems, prostate, or bladder issues.
• This medicine does not usually cause drowsiness and should not normally affect your ability to drive or operate machinery, but in rare cases some people feel dizzy, nauseous, or drowsy. If this happens, do not drive or operate machinery.
• This product contains lactose. If you have been told you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking it.
• Elderly patients may be more sensitive to the sedative effects and dizziness caused by this medicine.
• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride or any other ingredients, or if you have serious kidney problems.
• If you are due to have an allergy test, ask your doctor whether you should stop taking this medicine for several days before testing, since it may affect test results.

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the strip in its original packaging away from direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.

When to see a doctor

• Stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor if you experience confusion, hallucinations, abnormal liver function tests, rapid heartbeat, or loss of consciousness.
• Seek medical help if you notice a rare allergic reaction with swelling of the face, lips, or throat.

Alternatives

• Cetirizine
• Zyrtec
• Alerid