Cetirizin 10mg medicine for skin itching due to allergies (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

Dosage form Film bag tablets
Specifications Box of 10 blisters x 10 tablets
Ingredient Cetirizin

Ingredient

Composition information	Content
Cetirizin	10mg

Uses

Indications

Cetirizin 10mg medication The longevity is indicated for treatment of seasonal or seasonal rhinitis symptoms, skin itching due to allergies, chronic urticaria, allergic conjunctivitis.

Pharmacokic

Cetirizin is a powerful antihistamine that has an anti -allergy effect, but does not cause drowsiness in pharmacological doses. Cetirizin has a selective antagonistic effect in H1 receptor, but almost no effect on other receptors, so there is almost no antagonistic effect acetylcholin and no serotonin antagonistic effect. Cetirizin inhibits the early stage of allergic reactions through histamine intermediaries and also reduces the relocation of inflammatory cells and reduces the release of intermediate substances in the late stage of allergic reactions.

pharmacokinetics

Peak blood concentration at 0.3 micrograms/ml after 30 to 60 minutes when taking 1 dose of 10 mg. Half a life of plasma is approximately 11 hours. The absorption of drugs does not change between individuals.

The renal clearance is 30 ml/minute and half a life eliminates approximately 9 hours. Cetirizin is strongly linked to plasma proteins (about 93%).

Before taking Cetirizin 10mg medicine for skin itching due to allergies (10 blisters x 10 tablets)

How to use

Take oral use.

Dosage

Cetirizin 10mg is used orally, the content and preparation are suitable for children over 6 years old. Although food can reduce the peak concentration in the blood and extend the time to reach the peak concentration, it does not affect the absorption of the drug, so it can be taken with or outside the meal.

Adults and children 6 years and older: take 1 tablet of 10 mg/day.

Patients with impaired renal function (Creatinine clearance is 11 - 31 ml/minute) The patient is bloody (Creatinine clearance

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when overdose? In children may be excited. In serious overdose, it is necessary to cause vomiting and gastric lavage along with supportive methods. Up to now, there is no specific antidote.

In an emergency, call the 115 emergency center immediately or go to the nearest local health station.

What to do when you forget a dose? However, if close to the next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose at the time as planned. Note that it should not be used double the prescribed dose.

Side Effects

When using Cetirizin 10mg longevity drug, you may experience unwanted effects (ADR).

Common, ADR> 1/100

The most common is the phenomenon of chicken sleep. The rate of causes depends on the dose. In addition, the drug also causes fatigue, dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, headache, nausea.

Anorexia or increase appetite, urinary retention, flushing, increased salivation.

Rare, ADR

Hemorrhagic anemia, thrombocytopenia, severe hypotension, anaphylaxis, hepatitis, cholestasis, glomerulonephritis.

Instructions on how to handle ADR

When experiencing side effects of the drug, it is necessary to stop using and notify the doctor or go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Cetirizin 10mg drugs are contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to the composition of the drug or with hydroxyzine.

Caution when using

need to adjust the dose in moderate or severe kidney failure and people who are artificial kidney fertilizer.

Need to adjust the dose in people with liver failure.

The ability to drive and operate machinery

In some patients using Cetirizin, there is a phenomenon of chicken sleep, so it should be cautious when driving, or operating the machine, because it is easy to cause danger.

Pregnancy

Although Cetirizin does not cause teratogenicity in animals, there are no adequate studies on pregnant people, so should not be used during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding period

cetirizin excreted in milk, so nursing mothers should not use.

Drug interaction

so far has not been significantly interactive with other drugs. Cetirizin clearance decreases slightly when taken with 400 mg of theophylin.

Storage

In a dry place, temperatures below 30 ° C, avoid light.

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