Safe and Effective Usage Guide for Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg Tablets

Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg Tablets

PACKAGE LEAFLET INFORMATION FOR THE USER

1. What Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets are and what they are used for

• Purpose: These tablets contn cetirizine hydrochloride, a non-sedating antihistamine suitable for treating allergic conditions such as hay fever rhinitis and other allergic reactions like skin rashes.

2. What you need to know before you take Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets

• Precautions: Discuss your health status with a doctor or pharmacist beforehand, especially if you have liver or kidney problems, a history of heart disease, or are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy, or taking other medicines. This is because these factors may influence the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

• Swallowing Instructions: Swallow tablets whole with water.

3. How to take Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets

• Dosage for Adults, Elderly Children over 12 years old: The recommed dose is one tablet taken once dly. If drowsiness occurs, consider taking half a tablet twice dly.

• Dosage for Children aged 6-12 years: Take half a tablet twice per day.

• Dosage for Children under 6 years: Not recommed without medical advice.

4. Dosages with Renal Imprment

• For patients with moderate renal imprment, the suggested dose is 5 mg once dly. Individuals experiencing severe kidney issues or both liver and kidney problems should consult a doctor or pharmacist for adjustments to dosage.

5. Duration of Treatment

• The length of treatment varies deping on the lment's nature, duration, and severity. It's essential to follow your doctor's advice regarding continuation.

6. What to do if you take too much

• In Case of Overdose: If an overdose occurs, contact a healthcare provider immediately. Symptoms might include confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, malse, dilated pupils, itching, agitation, sedation, sleepiness, stupor, tachycardia rapid heart rate, tremors, and urinary retention.

7. What to do if you forget a dose

• Missed Dose: Do not take a double dose; instead, take the next scheduled dose as usual. Avoid taking two doses close together.

8. Effects of stopping treatment

• Discontinuation: The condition being treated might return or worsen following cessation of Cetirizine Hydrochloride use in some cases.

9. Possible side effects

• Review the Patient Information Leaflet for a comprehensive list of potential side effects, including but not limited to: dizziness, headache, sleepiness, constipation, dry mouth, and skin rash.

10. How to store Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets

• Store below 30°C 86°F. Keep the pack in its original packaging until use.

11. Contents of the pack

• The product contns list quantities of cetirizine hydrochloride tablets.

Revision date: January, 2024

Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg Tablets

• Product code: PL 085530193

• Manufacturer contact information provided for customer inquiries
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