Table of contents:
- Uses for Incidal OD
- What medicine is Incidal OD?
- What are the rules for taking Incidal OD?
- How to store this drug?
- Dose
- What is the Incidal OD dosage for adults?
- What is the Incidal OD dosage for children?
- In what dosage is this drug available?
- Side effects
- What are the side effects of taking Incidal OD?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using Incidal OD?
- Is Incidal OD safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Interaction
- What other medicines may interact with Incidal OD?
- 1. Theophylline
- 2. Alprazolam
- Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
- What health conditions can interact with the drug Incidal OD?
- Overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
Uses for Incidal OD
What medicine is Incidal OD?
Incidal OD is a drug to treat allergy symptoms that contains the active substance cetirizine.
Incidal OD is an antihistamine class of drugs that work by stopping the production of histamine that is produced by the body during an allergic reaction.
Usually this drug is used to relieve allergy symptoms, such as hives, runny nose, watery eyes, or nasal congestion. This drug can be consumed by adults and children, but before taking it, make sure you consult your doctor first. This medicine can only be obtained by prescription from a doctor.
What are the rules for taking Incidal OD?
Incidal OD is a drug that can be consumed after or before meals. Use this medicine according to a doctor's prescription.
Follow all usage instructions listed on the packaging or prescription label. Do not use this medication too much, a little, longer than recommended.
Please consult a doctor for more information.
How to store this drug?
Incidal OD drugs should be stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Do not store in the bathroom or freeze it.
Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.
Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your medication.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the Incidal OD dosage for adults?
OD in Incidal OD means "one day", so this drug is sufficient to be taken once a day.
The following are the recommended Incidal OD doses for adults:
- To relieve allergy symptoms in adults, the Incidal dose is 10 mg once a day.
- To relieve allergy symptoms in the elderly, the dose of the drug Incidal is 5 mg once a day.
What is the Incidal OD dosage for children?
- To relieve allergy symptoms in children under 2 years of age, the Incidal OD dose is 2.5 mg, once a day.
- To relieve allergy symptoms in children over 2 - 5 years, the dosage of Incidal OD is 5 mg once a day or 2.5 mg twice a day.
- To relieve allergy symptoms in children 6 years of age and over, the Incidal OD dosage is 10 mg once daily or 5 mg twice daily.
The use of Incidal OD drugs for children should be under the supervision of a doctor. Please consult a doctor for more information.
In what dosage is this drug available?
Incidal OD drugs are available in preparations:
- Tablet or capsule, oral: 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride
- Solution, oral: 5 mg / 5 ml, 2.5 mg / 5 ml cetirizine dihydrochloride
Side effects
What are the side effects of taking Incidal OD?
Similar to drugs in general, Incidal OD also has the potential to cause side effects in some people. The severity and symptoms of side effects also vary from person to person.
Some of the most common side effects of Incidal drugs are:
- sleepy
- dizzy
- headache
- sore throat
- dry mouth
- limp and powerless
- nausea
- difficulty urinating
- constipation
In addition, even though this drug is used to treat allergies, it is possible that Incidal OD can cause allergic reactions in certain people. However, cases of occurrence are very rare.
Immediately stop using this drug if the following allergy symptoms occur:
- skin rash
- itchy rash
- swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
- severe headache
- difficulty breathing
The side effects of this drug may vary from patient to patient. So, not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above.
If you have concerns about certain side effects of this drug, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using Incidal OD?
Before taking it, it is important that you weigh all the benefits and risks of this medicine. The reason is, this drug should not be used carelessly.
Some things that are important for you to know before using Incidal OD are:
- Tell your doctor if you have any allergies or unusual symptoms after using this medicine or any other medicines.
- Tell your doctor about any medical history you have had.
- Tell your doctor about all medications you are currently taking, including vitamins, supplements, and herbs.
- This drug can have a drowsy effect. So, avoid driving a motorized vehicle or operating machinery after you have taken the drug.
- Avoid drinking alcohol because it can increase the side effects of this drug.
- This medicine is not recommended for long-term use.
There may be other things not mentioned above. If you have other questions, please consult a doctor for more information.
The doctor may provide more complete information, including the dosage, safety, and interactions of this drug.
Listen carefully to all the information explained by the doctor so that the treatment you are doing runs optimally.
Is Incidal OD safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using Incidal OD for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication.
This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category B according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) United States, or the equivalent of the POM in Indonesia.
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = Not at risk
- B = No risk in several studies
- C = May be risky
- D = There is positive evidence of risk
- X = Contraindicated
- N = Unknown
Interaction
What other medicines may interact with Incidal OD?
Certain drugs can interact with each other if they are taken at the same time. This means that these drug interactions can affect the performance of the drug or increase the risk of side effects.
Even so, in some cases, you may be advised to take drugs that have the potential to interact with each other. As a precaution, the doctor will usually change the dose.
Inform all medications you take, both prescription and over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins and herbal products.
The following are drugs that may cause interactions when consumed with Incidal OD:
1. Theophylline
Theophylline is a drug used to treat asthma and other lung problems.
If this drug is combined with the cetirizine content found in Incidal OD, it is possible that the body will have difficulty removing the remaining cetirizine from the body.
2. Alprazolam
Taking alprazolam with Incidal OD has the potential to increase side effects in the form of headaches, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.
Can food or alcohol interact with this drug?
Certain drugs cannot be used at mealtimes or coupled with consumption of certain foods because they have the potential to cause drug interactions.
Smoking tobacco or consuming alcohol with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss drug use with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor.
What health conditions can interact with the drug Incidal OD?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, in particular:
- Allergy or hypersensitivity to analgesics
- Blood pressure below 100 mmHg
- Respiratory depressive disorders
- Pregnant and breastfeeding
There may be several health conditions not listed above. If you are in doubt about your health condition, then don't hesitate to consult a doctor. Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.
Overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Incidal OD is a drug that is taken once a day. If you forget to take it one day, drink it the next day as soon as you remember. However, if you are nearing your next scheduled medication, you do not need to double your dose. Just ignore the missed dose and get back to the original schedule.
