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Question: Hi I developed hives 2 days ago during a beach visit maybe due to shellfish allergy and the doctor gave me cetrizine and prednisolone; cetrizine to be taken once a day 10 mg and prednisolone to be taken thrice a day 10x3 = 30mg. I accidently look cetrizine 10 mg 4 tablets in 12 hours mistaking it for the other medicine and now I think I have had an overdose (40 mg in 12 hours). Should I see a doctor or is there nothing to worry? Also what can I do about it, please suggest remedy if any.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry for this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Cetrizine is antihistamine drug.
It is very safe and not having major side effect.
It can be taken four times a day if disease is severe.
So don't worry if you have taken 4 tablets.
This won't harm you.
You might feel sleepiness or lethargy or yawning. This kind of sedation is common with cetrizine.
These are not seen in every patient.
So no need to worry for your mistake. And there is no antidote for cetrizine. It will be excreted in urine by kidneys. So drink plenty of fluids orally.
From tomorrow onwards take drugs according to the prescription.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
No need to worry for this.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Cetrizine is antihistamine drug.
It is very safe and not having major side effect.
It can be taken four times a day if disease is severe.
So don't worry if you have taken 4 tablets.
This won't harm you.
You might feel sleepiness or lethargy or yawning. This kind of sedation is common with cetrizine.
These are not seen in every patient.
So no need to worry for your mistake. And there is no antidote for cetrizine. It will be excreted in urine by kidneys. So drink plenty of fluids orally.
From tomorrow onwards take drugs according to the prescription.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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