CETIRIZIN-ratiopharm for allergies 10 mg film tablet, 100 pcs

Cetirizine ratiopharm for allergies

Cetirizine ratiopharm is a medicine containing the active ingredient cetirizine dihydrochloride.It is used to relieve allergy symptoms in adults and children ages 6 and older.The areas of application include the treatment of seasonal and year-round hay fever as well as chronic hives.No prescription is required for this product.

Prevent allergies

At the end of January, before the first pollen becomes visible, pollen allergy sufferers can already feel the allergens in the air.The immune system reacts excessively.A general weakness becomes noticeable.The body's actually useful messenger and signaling substance histamine is released in large quantities from the mast cells in response and triggers unwanted allergic reactions.Cetirizine relieves allergic reactions and helps with allergic rhinitis with a runny nose, itchy and burning eyes, and chronic hives with itchy skin and hives.

The medicine is manufactured by ratiopharm GmbH and can improve the quality of life for allergy-related symptoms.

Strong and effective for hay fever & Co.

Cetirizine ratiopharm 10 mg is an over-the-counter medicine for the symptomatic treatment of allergic diseases.Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient cetirizine dihydrochloride, which is an antihistamine.Cetirizine blocks the binding sites of the body's own substance histamine, thereby preventing or weakening the body's allergic reaction.

Your advantages

Cetirizine ratiopharm effectively relieves allergic symptoms, is well tolerated and the film-coated tablets can be divided.The dosage is simple and uncomplicated.

How are the Cetirizin ratiopharm 10 mg film-coated tablets taken?

Cetirizin ratiopharm is suitable for children aged 6 and over, teenagers and adults.The recommended dose is 10 mg cetirizine per day.If you have allergic symptoms, take one tablet daily.The tablets are generally swallowed whole with a glass of water, but can also be divided into 2 half tablets thanks to the score line.For children between 6 and 12 years of age, the daily dose should be divided into two doses.Accordingly, give your child half a tablet each morning and evening.

What should I pay attention to when taking the medication?

In contrast to many other medicines against allergies, cetirizine has little or no calming effect.Nevertheless, the feeling is different for different people.Pay attention to whether you or your child react individually with tiredness or slight dizziness and note these symptoms in yourself before you try to operate a motor vehicle or machine.

Areas of application

Cetirizine ratiopharm is used to treat allergic diseases such as chronic hives, neurodermatitis, chronic allergic rhinitis, hay fever and as supportive treatment for allergic asthma.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride, 8.42 mg cetirizine, microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, lactose-1-water, macrogol (PEG) 400, magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide.

Contraindications

Cetirizine ratiopharm must not be used in cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients, severe kidney disease and children under 6 years of age.If you are prone to seizures or have impaired kidney function, the medicine should only be taken after consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Dosage

Adolescents aged 12 and over and adults take 1 film-coated tablet (10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride) daily.If you have allergic asthma, the dose can be increased to 2 film-coated tablets daily.Children aged 2 to 12 years take half or a whole film-coated tablet daily, depending on their body weight.If you have kidney or liver weakness, the dosage should be adjusted individually.

Intake

The film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole with liquid, preferably in the evening.The absorption of the active ingredient is not affected by meals.

Patient information

The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of the symptoms and is determined by the doctor.For hay fever, 3-6 weeks are usually sufficient.Experience with chronic hives and chronic allergic rhinitis has been reported for up to a year.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take medication after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.As a precaution, cetirizine should be avoided during pregnancy as there is insufficient experience. Breastfeeding mothers should not take cetirizine.

Notes

Cetirizine should not be taken with alcohol.Patients who drive, work or operate machines without a secure footing are advised not to exceed the specified dose and to wait for the individual reaction to the medication.

Manufacturer

ratiopharm GmbH, Graf-Arco-Straße 3, 89079 Ulm