Aled Tablet (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 6 years of age should take 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. For patients sensitive to side effects, it can be divided into 5 mg doses taken in the morning and evening. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms. In patients with renal impairment, dosage intervals should be adjusted based on kidney function and dose adjusted according to creatinine clearance. Normal (creatinine clearance ≥80) and mild (50–79) patients:

Child dose

Children over 6 years of age should take the same dosage as adults: 10 mg orally once daily before bedtime. For children with kidney dysfunction, dosage should be adjusted individually considering renal clearance and body weight.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have had allergic reactions to specific drugs, patients with severely impaired kidney function, and children under 6 years old. Additionally, individuals with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should avoid this medication as it contains lactose. Caution is required when taken with other medications, especially with specific drugs like theophylline or ritonavir as they can alter the concentration of this medication in the body, so it is recommended not to take them together. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medication, as it can increase side effects. Patients with poor kidney or liver functions, the elderly, epilepsy patients, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. For pregnant women, although there have been no reports that this medication causes significant harm to the fetus, caution should still be exercised. If unusual symptoms occur while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a professional. Symptoms may include drowsiness, headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, rash, liver function abnormalities, etc. It is advisable to stop taking this medication before allergy tests, and caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children in its original container, and it is safe not to transfer it to a different container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of the oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

• Confusion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• lethargy
• pupil dilation
• itching
• anxiety
• sedation

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with theophylline or ritonavir.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with excessive alcohol.

This medication may be sensitive to air and humidity, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the efficacy of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP, 200 tablets/bottle