Zericin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Allergic conditions including rhinitis & chronic urticaria; seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever); rhinorrhea & sneezing (& ocular symptoms eg, conjunctivitis).

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥6 yr 10 mg once daily. Childn 2-5 yr Hay fever 5 mg daily or 2.5 mg bid. Patients w/ renal impairment ½ the usual daily dose.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Premature infants; patients w/ severe renal insufficiency. Lactation.

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Special Precautions

May affect the performance of skilled tasks. Convulsions (occasional). Patients w/ hepatic impairment.

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Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, agitation, dry mouth & GI discomfort.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ alcohol; medicines for anxiety or sleep disorder eg, alprazolam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide, temazepam, triazolam; medicines for depression (eg, amitriptyline, doxepin, nortriptyline, fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine); possibility for increased toxicity w/ other cold or allergy medicines or medicines that cause drowsiness, sleepiness & relaxation.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE07 - cetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zericin tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P1,500/box)

Zericin

cetirizine

Manufacturer:

Hizon

Distributor:

Pharma Dynamic