AllerShot Soft Capsules (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 6 years of age should take 10mg of cetirizine hydrochloride orally once daily before bedtime. For patients sensitive to adverse reactions, administer 5mg in the morning and evening. Patients with renal impairment should adjust dose and administration frequency according to creatinine clearance.

Child dose

Children over 6 years of age should take 10mg orally once daily before bedtime, the same as adults. Pediatric patients with renal impairment should adjust their dosage individually based on the patient's renal clearance and weight.

This medicine should not be taken by anyone who has an allergic reaction to a certain ingredient or has had such an experience in the past. Patients with severely reduced renal function, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 6 years of age should not use this medicine. While taking this medicine, certain drugs should not be taken together, especially drugs such as theophylline and ritonavir should be avoided in combination. Breastfeeding should be discontinued while taking this medication, and it should also be avoided with alcohol. Those with weakened kidney or liver functions, elderly individuals, and patients at risk of seizures should consult a healthcare professional before taking this medication. This medication may worsen the condition of individuals unable to urinate, so caution is needed if there is a disease associated with urinary retention. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, headache, rapid heartbeat, and tremors may occur. In such cases, discontinue use immediately and consult with a healthcare professional. This medication may cause various side effects, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to a specialist immediately. It is advisable not to take this medication before allergy tests, and caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Taking it with food may slow the absorption rate of the medication, but it will not significantly affect its efficacy. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it in its original container to maintain safety and effectiveness.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• difficulty breathing
• severe allergic reactions
• severe skin adverse reactions
• angioedema
• hypersensitivity shock
• chest tightness
• cold sweat
• pallor

Mild side effects

• Confusion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• lethargy
• pupil dilation
• pruritus
• agitation
• sedation

Drug interactions

Do not take with theophylline or ritonavir.

Food interactions

Do not take with excessive alcohol.

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Purple transparent oval soft capsule containing a colorless to light purple substance

Package unit

10 capsules/PTP