Centiphex Tablet (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Adults and children over 6 years should take 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bed. Patients sensitive to adverse effects may divide the dose into 5mg in the morning and evening. Adjust the dosage as appropriate according to age and symptoms. Patients with renal impairment should have the dosing interval adjusted according to their kidney function, and the dosage and frequency may vary based on creatinine clearance.

Children's dosage

Children over 6 years old should take 10mg orally once daily before bed. For pediatric patients with renal impairment, the dosage must be adjusted individually based on the patient's renal clearance and weight.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have allergies or hypersensitivity to any of its components. It is generally not safe for patients with severely impaired kidney function or children under 6 years of age. Individuals with lactose intolerance should not take this medication due to the lactose it contains. Caution is necessary when taken with other specific medications as it may alter the effects or impacts on the body. Taking it with excessive alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so it should be avoided. Patients with renal or liver impairment, elderly patients, patients with epilepsy, and pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult a professional before taking this medication. Especially women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should carefully consider the effects this medication may have on the fetus or child before taking it. If unusual symptoms or side effects occur while taking this medication, it is important to stop taking it immediately and consult a professional. Various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dyspepsia, and skin rash may occur, so the patient's condition should be closely monitored. It is best to stop taking this medication for a certain period before allergy testing, and caution is necessary when driving or operating machinery. After use, store it out of reach of children and do not transfer the medication to another container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, hypersensitivity shock, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin desquamation, oral/ocular mucosal pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, extreme fatigue

Mild side effects

• Confusion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• lethargy
• dilated pupils
• itching
• anxiety
• sedation

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, avoid storing it in excessively hot or cold places; it is best to keep it at room temperature.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet / (for export: white oval film-coated tablet)

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle