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Cope 10 MG Tablet DT

Manufactured byMankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsCetirizine
Description
Cope 10 MG Tablet DT is an anti-allergic medicine used in children and adults to treat common allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, itchy throat, itchy/watery eyes, and skin rash. It works by blocking the action of a chemical substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Cope 10 MG Tablet DT may cause some common side effects such as sleepiness, diarrhoea, nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms stay for a long time or if they become bothersome. Take Cope 10 MG Tablet DT as advised by your doctor. In case of a missed dose, take it as soon as you remember, provided it is not time for the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one. In case of an overdose, consult your doctor immediately. Avoid Cope 10 MG Tablet DT if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicine. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease. This medication is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cope 10 MG Tablet DT

  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach pain
  • Change or loss of taste
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Cope 10 MG Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Chronic Utricaria
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Cope 10 MG Tablet DT shows its effect within 60 minutes of oral administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Cope 10 MG Tablet DT lasts for about 12 to 24 hours after oral administration. This medicine may remain in your child's body for 2 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Cope 10 MG Tablet DT 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 Cope 10 MG Tablet DT.
  • 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 Cope 10 MG Tablet DT only if prescribed by your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Cope 10 MG Tablet DT may pass into breastmilk. A high dose or prolonged use of this medicine may cause drowsiness and other effects in your baby. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Cope 10 MG Tablet DT if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, redness and/or itching, sneezing, breathing difficulties, etc after taking this medicine.

Severe kidney impairment

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT 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 Cope 10 MG Tablet DT only if prescribed by your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT may pass into breastmilk. A high dose or prolonged use of this medicine may cause drowsiness and other effects in your baby. Hence consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other Medicines

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT 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.

Elderly

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT should be administered with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of side effects. Your doctor may suggest close monitoring along with appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.

Use in children

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age due to a lack of safety and efficacy data. However, your pediatrician may prescribe this medicine if the benefits significantly outweigh the risks. In such a case, your child should be monitored closely for any undesirable side effects.

Driving or operating a machine

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid performing any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicl 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 Cope 10 MG Tablet DT. 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 compensate 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 Cope 10 MG Tablet DT.
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 Cope 10 MG Tablet DT due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentration.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Tramadol

Codeine

Isocarboxazid

Pregabalin

Gabapentin

Zolpidem

Lorazepam

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT should be used with caution if you have liver disease due to the increased risk of 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

Cope 10 MG Tablet DT should be used with caution if you have any kidney disease due to the increased risk of severe adverse 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.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Cope 10 MG Tablet DT with or without food. Dissolve the tablet in a glass of water and drink it straight away. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose and do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Cope 10 MG Tablet DT, as it may cause severe drowsiness and dizziness. Do not drive or operate a machine after taking this medicine as it may reduce your alertness.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Cope 10 MG Tablet DT works by blocking the action of histamine, a chemical substance in the body responsible for allergic reactions. Thus it helps reduce the symptoms of allergy.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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