Zyrtec治敏速

Zyrtec

cetirizine

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline

Distributor:

Zuellig
/
Agencia Lei Va Hong
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Cetirizine HCl
Indications/Uses
Relief of nasal & ocular symptoms of seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis, & symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Tab Adult 10 mg once daily. Moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30-49 mL/min) 5 mg once daily. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min) 5 mg once every 2 days. Adolescent >12 yr 10 mg once daily. Childn 6-12 yr 5 mg bd (½ tab bd). Oral soln Adult & adolescent ≥12 yr 10 mg once daily. Childn 6-12 yr w/ >30 kg wt 5 mg bd or 10 mg as single dose in the evening, ≤30 kg wt 5 mg once daily. 2-6 yr 2.5 mg bd (administered as 2.5 mL oral soln bd).
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to cetirizine, any of the constituents, hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
Special Precautions
Concomitant intake of alcohol. Increased risk of urinary retention. Epileptic patients & patients at risk of convulsions. Wash-out period (3 days) is required before performing allergy skin test. Pruritus &/or urticaria may occur when cetirizine is stopped. Patients w/ renal & hepatic impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Not recommended in childn <6 yr (tab), <2 yr (oral soln). Tab Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Oral soln Hypersensitivity to methyl parahydroxybenzoate & propyl parahydroxybenzoate.
Adverse Reactions
Somnolence, headache, dry mouth, fatigue, pharyngitis, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, rhinitis.
Drug Interactions
Possible additional reductions in alertness & impairment of performance w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants in sensitive patients.
MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R06AE07 - cetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Zyrtec FC tab 10 mg
Packing/Price
100's;10's
Form
Zyrtec oral soln 0.1%
Packing/Price
200 mL x 1's
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