Allertec Tablets (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 6 years of age should take 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. Patients sensitive to side effects may take 5mg divided into morning and evening doses. Dosage may be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms, and dosing intervals for patients with renal impairment should be adjusted according to renal function.

Child dose

Children over 6 years of age should take 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. The dosage for pediatric patients with renal impairment should be adjusted individually based on the patient's renal clearance and weight.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have had allergic reactions to specific ingredients or have a history of such experiences. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or children under 6 years of age should not use this medication. Patients with lactose intolerance or specific genetic lactose metabolic disorders should also avoid this medication. It is important not to take this medication concurrently with certain drugs. For example, drugs that may interact, such as theophylline or ritonavir, should be avoided. Taking this medication with alcohol may exacerbate side effects, so alcohol consumption should be avoided. Individuals with weakened kidney or liver function, elderly patients, epilepsy patients, and those at risk of seizures should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Caution is needed for individuals with conditions that cause difficulty in urination while using this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. In the event of overdose, central nervous system symptoms or gastrointestinal symptoms may occur; immediate consultation with medical professionals is recommended. Various side effects, such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, indigestion, and skin rash, may occur during use, so if any unusual symptoms arise, please consult a healthcare professional. It is advisable to discontinue this medication prior to undergoing allergy testing, and caution is necessary while driving or operating machinery. Additionally, keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal breathing with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, severe neurological symptoms (sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances

Mild side effects

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

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with theophylline or ritonavir.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with excessive amounts of alcohol.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best stored away from direct sunlight at regular room temperature.

Appearance

White rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

For domestic use - 10 tablets/blister pack, For export 1 - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/blister pack x 10], For export 1 - 500 tablets/box [10 tablets/blister pack x 50], For export 2 - 100 tablets/box [10 tablets/blister pack x 10]