Serinoz Tablet (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

For adults and children over 6 years of age, take 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. For patients sensitive to adverse reactions, the dose may be divided into 5mg in the morning and evening. The dosage may be adjusted according to age and symptoms. For patients with renal impairment, the dosing interval should be adjusted according to kidney function. The dosage and frequency should be adjusted based on creatinine clearance, with normal and mild cases taking 10mg once daily, moderate cases taking

Children's dosage

For children over 6 years of age, the dosage is the same as for adults: 10mg orally once a day before bedtime. For children with renal impairment, the dosage should be adjusted individually according to renal clearance and body weight.

This medication should not be taken by patients who are allergic to specific components or have severely impaired kidney function, children under 6 years old, and individuals with lactose intolerance or specific metabolic disorders. It is advisable not to use this medication concurrently with certain drugs. For example, using it together with theophylline or ritonavir may affect the effectiveness or concentration of the drug in the body. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided while taking this medication, and it is safe not to take it with other antihistamines. Patients with kidney or liver issues, the elderly, patients with epilepsy, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. Especially in elderly patients with impaired kidney function, caution is needed as the drug concentration may increase. If experiencing severe drowsiness, headaches, dyspepsia, skin rash, or difficulty breathing while taking this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare personnel. Additionally, it is advisable to stop taking this medication for several days before allergy testing and caution is needed during driving or operating machinery. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in the original container to maintain its safety and quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, hypersensitivity shock, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, marked reduction in urine output,

Mild side effects

Confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, malaise, pupil dilation, itching, anxiety, sedation, drowsiness, stupor, tachycardia, tremors, urinary retention, sleepiness, occasional malaise, numbness, weakness, sensory abnormalities, rare episodes of mild and temporary lethargy, heaviness of head, excitement, convulsions, abnormal movements, muscle tone abnormalities, fainting, tremors, aggression, depression, hallucinations, insomnia, tic disorders, amnesia, memory impairment, suicidal thoughts, nightmares,

Drug interactions

This medication should not be taken in conjunction with theophylline or ritonavir.

Food interactions

This medication should not be taken with excessive amounts of alcohol.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. Additionally, the medication should be kept at room temperature, and the temperature should be maintained between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the medication's effectiveness is maintained safely.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/PTP