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Relent Tablet
Manufactured byDR. REDDYS LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (60 mg) + Cetirizine (5 mg)
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Description
Relent Tablet is a combination of Ambroxol and Cetirizine. It is used to treat cough and common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc. It works by blocking a chemical substance responsible for allergic symptoms. It also helps to loosen the thick mucous and makes it easier to cough out.
Relent Tablet may cause some common side effects such as sleepiness, diarrhoea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become severe.
Take Relent Tablet as advised by your doctor. Try not to skip a dose. However, in case of a missed dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one. In case of an overdose, consult your doctor immediately.
Avoid taking Relent Tablet if you have a history of allergic to it or have experienced severe allergic reactions after taking it. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases.
Relent Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. If you are pregnant, take this medication only if prescribed by your doctor. If you are breastfeeding, the use of this medication is not recommended.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Relent Tablet
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Sleepiness
Tiredness
Dry mouth
Dizziness
Stomach pain
Uses of Relent Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Productive cough
A cough is your body’s response to an irritant in your throat or lungs. It can occur in the presence of an infection or an allergy. A productive cough is associated with the release of mucus/phlegm. Relent Tablet works by loosening the mucus and makes it easier to cough out. It also helps in relieving allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Relent Tablet can be observed within 30 minutes of oral administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The average time for which Relent Tablet acts in the body is not known.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Relent Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported with Relent Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use Relent Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Relent Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence if you are breastfeeding, this medication is not recommended.
Allergy
Avoid taking Relent Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Severe kidney impairment
Relent Tablet is not recommended if you have severe kidney impairment with a creatinine clearance of less than 10 ml/min.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of sufficient safety data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus is not known. If you are pregnant, use Relent Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding
Relent Tablet passes into breastmilk. Hence if you are breastfeeding, this medication is not recommended.
General warnings
Other medicines
Relent Tablet may increase your risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that have a sedative (sleep-inducing) effect. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Use in Children
Relent Tablet is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age due to a lack of relevant safety and efficacy data.
Driving or operating a machine
Relent Tablet may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating a machine if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of Relent Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed one. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.
Overdose
Do not take excess dose than prescribed by your doctor. Reach the nearest emergency medical department immediately or contact your doctor in case of an overdose with Relent Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Relent Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
Interaction with Medicine
Alprazolam
Tramadol
Codeine
Pregabalin
Gabapentin
Zolpidem
Lorazepam
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Relent Tablet should be used with caution if you have liver disease due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication. Your doctor may suggest appropriate dose adjustments or replacements with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
Kidney Disease
Relent Tablet should be used with caution if you have any kidney disease due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication. Your doctor may suggest appropriate dose adjustments or replacements with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
Gastric ulceration
Relent Tablet should be used with caution if you have an active gastric ulcer (painful sores in the lining of the stomach and intestine) or a history of gastric ulceration due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Hence, inform your doctor before starting therapy with this medication. Your doctor may suggest treatment with an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Relent Tablet with or without food. Drink an adequate amount of water.
Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Avoid discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Relent Tablet, as it may cause severe drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine, as it may affect your alertness.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Relent Tablet is a combination of Ambroxol and Cetirizine used in the treatment of cough.
Ambroxol works by reducing mucus thickness, improving its clearance, and making it easier to cough out.
Cetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical responsible for allergic reactions in the body.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines, Mucolytics
Schedule
Schedule H
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Drugs, H., 2021. Cetirizine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 17 August 2021].
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Answer from Dr. Prabhakaran. S
If it is allergic cough, it will be useful.. instead we can use just cetrizine
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more...more
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I have cold and cough...was taking relent tablet and taken today in the morning 12:00 pm and n...more
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No, that will not be a problem, you can take Allegra, can start it from tomorrow...more
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Answer from Dr. Ramdas Dahiphale
Its not overdose. Stop giving Relent now, no need.
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Aug 2021
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