Each film-coated tablet contains Cetirizine Hydrochloride BP 10 mg.
Cetizin® (Cetirizine) is an anti-H₠agent devoid of any significant anticholinergic or antiserotonin effects. At therapeutic doses, it induces neither sedation nor behavioural changes. This may be explained by the fact that Cetizin® (Cetirizine) does not cross the blood brain barrier. Cetizin® (Cetirizine) rapidly inhibits certain effects produced by exogenous histamine. It also inhibits endogenous histamine. Finally, it inhibits the cutaneous reaction induced by agents which are believed to take part in the allergic reaction. It also reduces allergic reaction induced without any central effects.
Symptomatic treatment of Seasonal Rhinitis and Conjunctivitis, Perennial Allergic Rhinitis as well as Pruntus and Urticaria of allergic origin.
Route of administration: Oral.
Adults and children over 6 years: 1 tablet (10 mg) once daily or ½ tablet (5 mg) twice daily.
Children (2-6 years): ½ tablet (5 mg) once daily or ¼ tablet (2.5 mg) twice daily.
OR AS DIRECTED BY THE PHYSICIAN.
With Medicine: No clinically significant drug interactions have been found.
With food & others: The time of administration, with or without food, may be varied to suit individual patient needs. Food does not noticeably affect the absorption of cetirizine.
Overdose:
Symptoms observed after an overdose of cetirizine are mainly associated with CNS effects or with symptoms that could suggest an anticholinergic effect.
Cetirizine, like most medications, should not be used during pregnancy nor during lactation unless in the opinion of the physician, the potential outweigh any potential risk.
Unless directed otherwise by a physician, Cetirizine should not be administered to children below 2 years of age.
Should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing Liver Disease, Renal Disease and Epilepsy. If Drowsiness occurs, patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery.
Store below 30°C temperature and dry place protected from light.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children.