Tirizine 10 mg (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Adults and children over 6 years of age should take 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. In cases of sensitivity to adverse reactions, it can be divided into 5 mg doses taken in the morning and evening. Dosage should be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms, and patients with renal impairment should have their dosing intervals and amounts adjusted according to renal function.

Children's dosage

For children over 6 years of age, administer 10 mg orally once daily before bedtime. Children with renal impairment should have their dosage adjusted individually based on renal clearance and body weight.

This medication should not be taken by individuals with allergies to certain ingredients or a history of hypersensitivity. Patients with severely impaired renal function and children under 6 years old should not use this medication. Individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic disorders should also refrain from taking this medication. It is important not to take this medication in conjunction with certain drugs, such as theophylline or ritonavir, as they may affect the efficacy of the medication. Taking this medication with alcohol can exacerbate side effects and should be avoided. Patients with kidney or liver problems, elderly patients, individuals with epilepsy, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a physician or pharmacist before use. Especially, elderly patients with decreased kidney function may have elevated blood concentrations of this medication and may require dosage adjustments. There are insufficient safety data for pregnant women, so caution is advised, and breastfeeding women should be aware that this medication may be excreted in breast milk. If severe side effects or abnormal symptoms occur while taking this medication, it should be stopped immediately, and medical personnel should be consulted. In case of overdose, confusion, drowsiness, headache, and urinary issues may occur, and there is no specific antidote, so treatment should be symptomatic. It is advisable to discontinue this medication before allergy testing and caution is needed while driving or operating machinery. Taking this medication with food may delay absorption but does not significantly affect its efficacy. Lastly, keep this medication out of the reach of children, and store it in its original container to maintain its safety and quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

White oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 1]