Cetrizine Capsule

Adult dose

Adults take 1 capsule twice daily (morning and evening) regardless of meals. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed. Patients with impaired renal function and liver function should take 1 capsule once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 12 years and older take 1 capsule twice daily (morning and evening) regardless of meals. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed.

This medication contains pseudoephedrine, which may rarely cause a serious skin reaction known as acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis. If symptoms such as fever, erythema, or small blisters appear on the skin while taking this medication, the use should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. This medication should not be used by individuals allergic to this drug or to ephedrine or piperazine class drugs, those with severe hypertension or coronary artery disease, those taking certain antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or those with high eye pressure or problems with urine elimination. Particular caution is needed when using this drug in individuals with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, arrhythmias, or impaired kidney or liver function. Individuals taking other stimulants, antidepressants, or heart medications should also consult a doctor before use. This medication contains yellow dye, so individuals with a history of allergy to this ingredient should be cautious. Common side effects may include dry mouth, headache, insomnia, dizziness, and nausea. Rarely, severe side effects such as anxiety, hallucinations, seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, and hypotension may occur. Allergic reactions such as skin rash, angioedema, or anaphylactic shock may occur, so symptoms should be monitored and medical advice sought immediately if present. In addition, if sudden abdominal pain or rectal bleeding occurs, use should be stopped immediately. Visual disturbances such as blurred vision, eye pain, or dilated pupils have also been reported, so special attention should be given to any unusual symptoms. In rare cases, erectile dysfunction may occur in men. This medication may interact with some drugs, so consultation with a doctor is essential when taking it alongside monoamine oxidase inhibitors, certain antihypertensives, digitalis preparations, etc. The safety during pregnancy is uncertain, and it is advisable not to take this medication while breastfeeding as it is excreted in breast milk. In case of overdose, irregular heartbeats, elevated blood pressure, and central nervous system issues may occur, necessitating immediate medical treatment. Finally, caution is advised while driving or operating hazardous machinery during use of this medication.

Serious side effects

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), fever, erythema, severe skin adverse reactions such as multiple small pustules, skin reactions, angioedema, anaphylactic shock, respiratory distress

Mild side effects

Dry mouth, headache, insomnia, sleepiness, lethargy, dry throat, nervousness, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, panic, excitement, tension, anxiety, tremors, hallucinations, central nervous system suppression, hypotension, ischemic colitis symptoms (sudden abdominal pain, rectal bleeding), control disorder, blurred vision, eye pain, visual impairment, glare, dilated pupils, erectile dysfunction, hypertension, cyanosis, cardiovascular collapse, insomnia, hallucinations, tremors, seizures

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

An orange capsule with a white lower half containing white round granules

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 200 capsules/bottle