Seritec Tablets (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children 6 years and older should receive 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. Patients sensitive to side effects may take 5 mg split into morning and evening doses. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms. For patients with kidney impairment, the dosing interval and amount should be adjusted based on kidney function. The dosage adjustment based on kidney function is as follows: - Normal (CLcr ≥80 mL/min): 10 mg once daily

Child dose

Children 6 years and older should receive 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. Children with kidney impairment should have their dose adjusted individually based on renal clearance and body weight.

This medicine should not be taken by patients with allergies to specific ingredients or severely impaired kidney function, as well as children under the age of 6. Additionally, it contains lactose and should be avoided by patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders. It is also safer not to take this medication with specific drugs, particularly theophylline and ritonavir. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided and taking it with other antihistamines is not recommended. Patients with kidney or liver problems, elderly patients, those with epilepsy, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their healthcare provider before using this medication. This drug may aggravate conditions where urine is poorly expelled, so caution is required for patients with related conditions. Overdosage can result in various symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, so immediate medical consultation is necessary. During usage, various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dyspepsia, and skin rash can occur, and any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a professional. It is recommended to stop taking this medication before allergy testing, and caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and kept in its original container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/eye mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound malaise, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, extreme systemic symptoms

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• headache
• fatigue
• confusion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• tiredness
• pupil dilation
• itching
• restlessness

Drug interactions

Do not take this drug with theophylline or ritonavir.

Food interactions

Do not take this drug with excessive alcohol.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is advisable to keep it away from direct sunlight and store it at normal room temperature.

Appearance

White elongated film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle - 30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle - 100 tablets/bottle