Baroset Tablets (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Adults and children over 6 years: Take 10 mg orally once daily before bedtime as cetirizine hydrochloride. Patients sensitive to side effects may be given 5 mg split into morning and evening doses. Adjust dosage appropriately based on age and symptoms. For patients with renal impairment, the dosing interval and dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's renal function. The dosage adjustment criteria based on creatinine clearance is as follows: - Normal (≥80 mL/min)

Children's dosage

Children over 6 years: Take 10 mg orally once daily before bedtime, the same as adults. In children with renal impairment, the dose must be adjusted individually based on the patient's renal clearance and weight.

This medication should not be taken by patients who are allergic to certain ingredients, have severely impaired kidney function, are children under the age of 6, or have lactose intolerance or related genetic diseases. During the course of this medication, it is advisable not to take certain other drugs, such as theophylline or ritonavir. Taking this drug with others may alter the effect or concentration of the drugs in the body. Moreover, it is important to avoid excessive alcohol consumption while taking this medication, as it may affect the central nervous system and pose risks. Patients with poor kidney or liver function, elderly patients, individuals with epilepsy, those with urinary elimination problems, and pregnant or nursing women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. In such cases, there may be an increased risk of elevated drug concentration or side effects. If an overdose occurs or severe side effects are observed, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Symptoms of overdose may include confusion, drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, tremors, and difficulty urinating. It is recommended to temporarily discontinue this medication prior to allergy testing, and caution is needed when driving or operating machinery. Additionally, food may slow drug absorption but does not significantly affect drug efficacy. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container from its original packaging.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, painful mucous membranes in the mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache

Mild side effects

• Drowsiness
• headache
• fatigue
• numbness
• weakness
• agitation
• sensory abnormalities
• lethargy
• exhaustion
• dizziness

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This helps preserve the efficacy of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

PTP - 10 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTPX1)], PTP - 20 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTPX2)]