Introduction

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Uses of Acitrin

Allergic conditions

Side effects of Acitrin

Sleepiness

How to use Acitrin

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Acitrin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Acitrin works

Acitrin is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Acitrin to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
It is okay to take Acitrin with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Acitrin can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Acitrin as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Acitrin at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: Acitrin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Acitrin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Acitrin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.\nLarger doses or prolonged use of Acitrin may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
SAFE – Driving: Acitrin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Acitrin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acitrin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nNot recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. May cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Acitrin is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Acitrin may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.