COCET-10 TAB

Cocet-10 Tablet

From the package shown, Cocet-10 by Accott Healthcare contains:

ComponentAmount per tabletRoleCetirizine Hydrochloride IP10 mgActive antihistamineExcipientsq.s.Tablet manufacturing/coating ingredients

The pack specifically states “Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet IP” and the strength is 10 mg.

1. Cetirizine Hydrochloride IP — 10 mg

Drug class: Second-generation H1 antihistamine
Purpose: Anti-allergic medicine

Cetirizine selectively blocks peripheral H1 histamine receptors. Histamine is one of the major chemicals responsible for allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes and runny nose. By blocking its action, cetirizine reduces these symptoms. (Medicines.org.uk)

Main uses

Cocet-10 may be prescribed for:

• Allergic rhinitis — sneezing, runny/blocked nose and nasal itching

• Allergic conjunctivitis — itchy/watery eyes

• Urticaria (hives) — itching and raised allergic skin rashes

• Other histamine-mediated allergic symptoms

Cetirizine 10 mg is commonly used once daily in adults, although the appropriate dose can differ with age and kidney function. (Medicines.org.uk)

2. Excipients — q.s.

“Excipients q.s.” means inactive ingredients are added in the quantity required to manufacture the tablet properly.

These can include ingredients used as:

• Tablet fillers/binders

• Disintegrants

• Lubricants

• Film-coating materials

• Stabilizers or colouring agents

The exact excipient list for Accott's Cocet-10 is not readable on the supplied photograph, so I would not assume a specific list. Different manufacturers of cetirizine 10 mg can use different inactive ingredients. For example, published cetirizine formulations may contain lactose, starch, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, povidone, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide, but these should not be taken as the confirmed formulation of Cocet-10. (DailyMed)

Pharmacological action

Allergen → histamine release → H1 receptor stimulation → sneezing/itching/runny nose

Cetirizine → blocks H1 receptors → decreases allergic symptoms.

It is therefore an anti-allergic medicine, not an antibiotic, steroid, painkiller or decongestant.

Common side effects

The most important/common effects include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Dry mouth

• Dizziness

• Occasionally gastrointestinal discomfort

Cetirizine is generally less sedating than older antihistamines, but drowsiness can still occur. (Medicines.org.uk)

Important precautions

• Avoid or limit alcohol, especially if cetirizine makes you sleepy.

• Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because cetirizine is substantially eliminated through the kidneys and the dose may need adjustment. (Medicines.org.uk)

• Sedatives/tranquilizers can increase drowsiness.

• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

• Do not take more than the prescribed dose.

In short

Cocet-10 = Cetirizine Hydrochloride IP 10 mg/tablet + inactive excipients q.s.

It is a second-generation antihistamine used mainly for allergy symptoms and hives. (Medicines.org.uk)

If you upload a clear photograph of the back of the Cocet-10 box or blister, I can also write the complete manufacturer-specific composition, including every excipient and its quantity if printed.