Zyrtec film-coated tablets, 20 pcs

Zyrtec film-coated tablets for allergies

Zyrtec film-coated tablets are used to treat symptoms of allergic diseases.These include chronic hives with symptoms such as itching, hives and redness of the skin, chronic allergic rhinitis and hay fever with symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itchy nose, nasal congestion, redness of the eyes, itching of the eyes and tearing.

No prescription is required for this product.

Zyrtec contains the active ingredient cetirizine dihydrochloride.The tablets are indicated for the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and for the relief of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children aged 6 years and over.

Contains lactose.Read the package leaflet.

Area of application

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Zyrtec film-coated tablets.It is an anti-allergic drug.In adults and children aged 6 years and over, this preparation is indicated for the relief of nasal and eye symptoms in seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and for the relief of hives (urticaria).

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Each tablet contains 10 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride, equivalent to 8.42 mg of cetirizine.The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, lactose 1-water, magnesium stearate, Opadry Y-1-700, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, macrogol 400 and highly dispersed silicon dioxide.

Contraindications

Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney disease and require dialysis, or if you are allergic to cetirizine, any of the other ingredients of this medicine, hydroxyzine or other piperazine derivatives.

Dosage

Always take this medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

Use in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: The recommended dose is 10 mg once daily as 1 tablet.

Use in children between 6 and 12 years of age: The recommended dose is 5 mg twice daily as half a tablet twice daily.

Use in patients with kidney failure: Patients with moderate kidney failure are recommended to take 5 mg once daily.If you have severe kidney disease, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist, who can adjust your dose accordingly.If your child has severe kidney disease, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist, who can adjust the dose according to the child's needs.

The length of time you take it depends on the type, duration and course of your symptoms.Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.If you feel that the effect is too weak or too strong, please contact your doctor.

If you have taken more than you should, please tell your doctor.Your doctor will then decide what action, if any, to take.After an overdose, the side effects described below may occur with increased intensity.Adverse effects such as confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, tiredness, headache, malaise (general feeling of being unwell), pupil dilation, itching, restlessness, sedation, somnolence (sleepiness), drowsiness, rapid heartbeat, tremor and urinary retention (inability to completely empty the bladder) have been reported.

Do not take a double dose if you forget to take the previous dose.If you stop taking it, in rare cases pruritus (intense itching) and/or urticaria (hives) may reoccur.If you have any further questions about taking this medicine, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Intake

The tablets should be swallowed whole with a glass of liquid.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine.If you suffer from impaired kidney function, please ask your doctor for advice;if necessary you will take a lower dose.Your doctor will determine the new dose.If you have difficulty urinating (e.g. due to spinal cord, prostate or urinary bladder problems), please ask your doctor for advice.If you have epilepsy or are at risk of seizures, please ask your doctor for advice.

No clinically significant interactions have been observed between alcohol (at a blood level of 0.5 per mille (g/L), equivalent to approximately one glass of wine) and cetirizine at recommended doses. However, there are no safety data when higher doses of cetirizine and alcohol are taken together.Therefore, as with all antihistamines, it is recommended to avoid taking the drug and alcohol at the same time.

If you are going to have an allergy test, please ask your doctor if you should stop taking the product for a few days before the test, as this medicine could affect the result of an allergy test.Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years of age as the tablets cannot adjust the required dose.

In clinical studies, this medicine at the recommended dose did not produce any signs of impairment of attention, alertness or ability to drive.If you plan to drive, work without a secure footing or operate machines, you should carefully monitor your reaction to the medicine after taking the preparation.You should not use more than the recommended dose.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine.The preparation should be avoided in pregnant women.Accidental ingestion of the drug by pregnant women should not cause adverse health effects to the fetus.However, the medicine should only be taken if necessary and according to medical advice.

Cetirizine passes into breast milk.Side effects associated with cetirizine may be observed in breast-fed infants.Therefore, until you have consulted your doctor, you should not take this medicine while breastfeeding.

Notes

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Other

Although research shows that the effects are not increased by alcohol, 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.