I. Quick Information
Generic:
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride
Brand:
Allercare
Dosage Form and Strength:
5 mg/5 mL Syrup
Availability:
60 mL USP Type III Amber Glass Bottle (Box of 1s)
Each mL contains:
1 mg Cetirizine Dihydrochloride
Dosage and Administration:
Adult and children >12 years old:
10 mL daily
Children
– 6-12 years old:
10mL daily or 5mL twice a day
– 2-6 years old:
2.5mL twice a day
Indication:
Cetirizine is used for the treatment of symptomatic relief of allergic conditions including
rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
Contraindications:
1. Hypersensitive to the active substance or any of the excipients, to hydroxyzine or to any piperazine derivative.
Previous history of unusually severe adverse reaction like excessive sedation or
CNS stimulation.
2. Patients with severe renal impairment at less than 10mL/min creatinine clearance.
3. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance.
Special Precaution:
May affect ability to drive and operate machinery. Avoid alcohol. Convulsions in epileptic patients.
Pregnancy and elderly.
Storage Condition:
Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Distributed by:
EURO-CARE PRODUCTS, PHILS.
Tinio St., San Nicolas
Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
Imported by:
WEST WING PHARMA SALES INC.
51 Road 1,
Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City
Manufactured by:
ALINA COMBINE PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Karachi, Pakistan
II. Detailed Information
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