Alex

by Innvotek

Active ingredient: Cetirizine

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About Cetirizine

Antihistamine, Systemic

Uses

Perennial and seasonal rhinitis, urticaria.

How to take it

Adults: 10 mg once daily. Children: 1-2 yr, 250 mcg/kg twice daily; 2-6 yr, 5 mg once daily, alternatively 2.5 mg twice daily; 7-12 yr, 10 mg once daily, alternatively 5 mg twice daily; over 12 yr, same as adult.

Side effects

Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, agitation, dry mouth, GI upset, pharyngitis, rhinitis, fatigue. Urticaria and pruritus after stopping treatment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Severe renal impairment. Peanut or soya allergy. Hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine. Precautions: Renal insufficiency. Epilepsy. Risk factors for urinary retention.

Advice

Take with or without meals. Contact prescriber if there is agitation, confusion, increased sleepiness, constant nausea or vomiting, chest pain, palpitations, blurred vision, urinary pattern changes or if there is no improvement or worsening of condition. Do not take other depressants, sleep-inducing medications, alcohol without consulting prescriber.

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Interactions with Cetirizine

CNS depressants, alcohol.

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