Florigen Soft Capsules (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride should be orally administered once daily before bedtime. In patients sensitive to adverse reactions, 5 mg may be administered in the morning and evening. The dosage can be appropriately adjusted according to age and symptoms, and in patients with renal impairment, the dosage and dosing interval should be adjusted based on renal function.

Child dose

For children aged 6 years and older, 10 mg of cetirizine hydrochloride should be orally administered once daily before bedtime. In pediatric patients with renal impairment, the dose should be adjusted individually based on renal clearance and weight.

This medication should not be taken by patients with allergies to specific ingredients, severely impaired kidney function, or children under the age of 6. During treatment, it is advisable not to take this medication with certain drugs. For example, concomitant use with medications such as theophylline or ritonavir may change the effectiveness or concentration of the drugs. Additionally, taking this medication with alcohol may affect the central nervous system, so excessive drinking should be avoided. Patients with kidney or liver problems, elderly patients, patients with epilepsy, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication may worsen conditions of poor urine output; therefore, patients with urinary retention should be cautious. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, confusion, rapid heartbeat, and difficulty urinating may occur, and immediate consultation with medical personnel is required. While taking this medication, various side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, digestive disorders, and skin rashes may appear, so any abnormal symptoms should be reported to medical personnel. It is advisable to stop taking this medication before allergy testing and caution should be taken when driving or operating machinery. Finally, keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, painful mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound drowsiness, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

• Confusion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• malaise
• pupil dilation
• itching
• agitation
• sedation

Drug interactions

Do not take this medication with theophylline or ritonavir.

Food interactions

Do not take this medication with excessive alcohol.

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A purple transparent oval soft capsule containing colorless to light purple contents

Package unit

10 capsules (10 capsules/PTP packaging x 1)