Cetirizine Tablets (Cetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 6 and older should take 10 mg orally once a day before bedtime as cetirizine hydrochloride. Patients sensitive to adverse reactions may take 5 mg in the morning and evening. The dosage should be appropriately adjusted based on age and symptoms. For patients with renal impairment, the dosage interval and amount should be adjusted based on renal function.

Child dose

Children aged 6 and older should take 10 mg orally once a day before bedtime, just like adults. For children with renal impairment, the dose should be adjusted individually considering the patient's creatinine clearance and body weight.

This medication should not be taken by individuals who have had an allergy or hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives. Patients with severely impaired renal function, specifically those with a creatinine clearance of less than 10 mL/min, should not use this medication. Also, it should not be administered to children under 6 years old. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with lactose intolerance or genetic carbohydrate absorption disorders should avoid taking it. While taking this medication, it is advisable not to use certain drugs, such as theophylline or ritonavir. Caution should be exercised when taking this medication with alcohol as side effects can be exacerbated. In cases of kidney or liver issues or for the elderly, it is necessary to consult with a physician before use as the concentration of this drug in the blood may increase. Patients at risk of seizures or epilepsy should also consult a specialist before taking this medication. Individuals with conditions causing difficulty in urination should be careful when using this medication. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should definitely consult a physician before using this medication, as it may affect the infant through breast milk. Overdosing on this medication can lead to symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness, and other central nervous system abnormalities; if any unusual symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult healthcare professionals. It is recommended to stop this medication before allergy testing, and caution should be observed to not exceed the prescribed dose when driving or operating machinery. Keep the medication out of reach of children and store it properly in its original container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and very severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Confusion
• diarrhea
• dizziness
• fatigue
• headache
• lethargy
• dilated pupils
• itching
• anxiety
• sedation

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

10 tablets/box[((10 tablets/PTP)x1)]