Cozymin AF Syrup, Cetirizine/ Pseudoephedrine

Cetirizine is used in the treatment of allergies and the symptoms it can cause.

Cetirizine is an antihistamine- anti-allergy medicine. There is a natural substance produced in the body called histamine, histamine is stored in the mast cells throughout the body. When an allergic reaction occurs due to exposure of pollen, dust etc. , cells in the body release histamine, this causes histamine to bind to certain receptors in the body, which then leads to allergy symptoms. By taking Cetirizine histamine is prevented from binding to its receptors, which helps to provide relief from hay fever symptoms and allergies.

Patients who take Cetirizine may suffer from such side effects;

Cough,
Headaches,
Vertigo and somnolence,
Uncomfortable feeling in the stomach,
Dry sensation affecting the inside of the mouth,
Diarrhoea,
Drowsiness,
Dry mouth,
Fatigue,
Stomach pain,
Vomiting

Pseudoephedrine is used in the treatment and relieve of nasal congestion

Pseudoephedrine is known as a decongestant. Pseudoephedrine works to narrow blood vessels in the nasal passages, reduces swelling and production of mucous and so relieves congestion.

Some of the potential side effects of Pseudoephedrine include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Headache,
Dry mouth,
Hypersensitivity reaction,
Restlessness,
Vomiting,
Sleep disturbance