Cetihis Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of seasonal rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis & urticaria of allergic origin in adult & childn >3 yr.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 10 mg once daily. Childn >6 yr 5 mg bd or 10 mg once daily; 3-6 yr 2.5 mg bd or 5 mg once daily.

Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Childn 2-6 yr w/ renal or hepatic disease.

Special Precautions

May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation.

Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth, GI discomfort, hypersensitivity.

Drug Interactions

Sedatives.

Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE07 - cetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cetihis syr 5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

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