Cetirizine dihydrochloride.
Each film-coated tablet contains Cetirizine dihydrochloride 10 mg.
This medicine contains Cetirizine, an anti-allergy. Cetirizine blocks the action of histamine, a substance that causes allergic symptoms. Cetirizine is less likely to cause drowsiness and dizziness than the older class of anti-allergy medicines.
Indicated for the symptomatic relief of allergic conditions including rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
In general, Cetirizine improves or relieves the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It also alleviates rhinorrhea and sneezing (and ocular symptoms such as conjunctivitis) but may be less effective for nasal congestion.
Children (6 years and over) and adults: 10 mg once a day.
Children 2-5 years, hay fever: 5 mg daily or 2.5 mg twice daily.
Or as prescribed by a physician.
In patients with renal impairment, it is recommended that the dosage be reduced to half the usual daily dose.
Missed dose: Take the missed dose as soon as the patient remembers then the subsequent dose as recommended, i.e., after 24 hours (if once daily) or after 12 hours (if twice daily).
Symptoms of overdose include sleepiness, drowsiness, restlessness, and irritability.
In case of accidental overdose, discontinue use and seek professional assistance immediately.
Cetirizine should not be used by lactating mothers. It is contraindicated in premature infants and neonates and in patients with severe renal insufficiency and as well as those hypersensitive to the drug.
Although drowsiness is rare, it can occur and may affect the performance of skilled tasks.
Occasional reports of convulsions in patients taking antihistamines calls for caution in patients with epilepsy. Caution is also needed in patients with hepatic impairment.
Before taking this medication, tell the doctor if the patient has kidney or liver disease. The patient may need dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
Cetirizine may cause headache, dizziness, agitation, dry mouth and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Do not use this product together with alcohol, medicines for anxiety or sleep disorder (e.g., Alprazolam, Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Temazepam, Triazolam, etc), medicines for depression (e.g., Amitriptyline, Doxepin, Nortriptyline, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine, etc), other cold or allergy medicines, or any other medicines that cause drowsiness, sleepiness and relaxation because of the possibility for increase toxicity.
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
R06AE07 - cetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.
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