About Cene tablet 10mg
An antihistamine tablet that relieves allergy and hay fever symptoms.
Cene Tablet Uses
- Allergic rhinitis and hay fever with sneezing and nasal congestion
- Chronic urticaria and skin itching
- Watery, itchy eyes from seasonal allergies
Cene Tablet Benefits
- Once daily dosing for full day relief
- Fast acting, symptoms usually ease within an hour
- Low sedation compared to older antihistamines
Dust, pollen, and smog trigger frequent allergy flare ups in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, especially during spring and the winter smog season.
Most adults take one 10mg tablet daily, and doctors in Pakistan often advise a lower dose or alternate day use for elderly patients or those with kidney issues.
Cene should be used under medical supervision if taken alongside sedatives or in children, since dosing needs vary by age and weight.
Drug Class
- Second generation antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist)
Cene Tablet Uses in Urdu
- چھینکیں اور ناک بہنے میں آرام
- جلد کی خارش اور الرجی میں کمی
- آنکھوں سے پانی آنے اور خارش میں افاقہ
- موسمی الرجی اور دھول مٹی کی حساسیت میں مدد
How to use Cene tablet 10mg?
- Take one tablet daily with or without food, preferably at the same time each day
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water
- Do not exceed one 10mg tablet in 24 hours unless advised by a doctor
- Use a lower dose in patients with reduced kidney function
- Continue for the number of days advised by your doctor even if symptoms improve early
Drug Interactions
- Sedatives and sleep aids: Combined use increases drowsiness and impairs alertness.
- Alcohol: Raises the risk of excessive sedation.
- Theophylline: May slightly reduce clearance of cetirizine, requiring dose caution.
- CNS depressants: Opioids or anti anxiety medicines can add to the sedative effect.
Risks and warnings
- Drowsiness: Cene can cause mild sleepiness in some people, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
- Kidney impairment: Patients with reduced kidney function need a lower dose to avoid drug buildup.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if your doctor advises it, since safety data in pregnancy is limited.
- Children: Dosing in young children must follow a doctor's weight based instructions.
- Alcohol: Combining Cene with alcohol can increase drowsiness and slow reaction time.
Side Effects
- Drowsiness or tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Rare allergic skin reaction
Storage Conditions
Store Cene tablets below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the strip in its original packaging until use. Keep out of reach of children.
