12 Months Supply Cetirizine Hayfever and Allergy Tablets 30 X 12 (30 Tablets/Box)

Product Description

Cetirizine 10 mg Tablets is an antiallergic medication. for the relief of symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and allergies such as dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), such as sneezing, itchy, runny and blocked nose, itchy, red and watery eyes. Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or your pharmacist. • Do not pass this medicine on to others; it may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in the leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE CETIRIZINE TABLETS Do not take Cetirizine Tablets if you: • are allergic (hypersensitive) to cetirizine hydochloride, hydroxyzine, piperazine derivatives or any of the other ingredients in Cetirizine Tablets (these are listed in section 6, Further Information) • have a severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatine clearance below 10/ml/min) • have hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption Take special care with Cetirizine Tablets If you are a patient with renal insufficiency, please ask your doctor for advice; if necessary, you will take a lower dose. The new dose will be determined by your doctor. If you are an epileptic patient or a patient at risk of convulsions, you should ask your doctor for advice No interactions susceptible to have a noticeable impact have been observed between alcohol (at the blood level of 0.5 per ml corresponding to one glass of wine) and cetirizine used at the normal doses. However, as is the case with all antihistamines, it is recommended to avoid concurrent consumption of alcohol. Cetirizine Tablets can affect the results of allergy skin tests. If you require an allergy test you should stop taking Cetirizine Tablets three days before you have the tests. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following medicines, as they may decrease or increase the effect of Cetirizine Tablets and vice versa. Taking your medicine with food and drink Cetirizine Tablets can be taken with or without food. Pregnancy and breast-feeding Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant. As with other drugs, the use of Cetirizine Tablets should be avoided in pregnant women. Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not produce any harmful effects on the foetus. Nevertheless, the administration of the medicine should be discontinued. You should not take Cetirizine Tablets during breast-feeding because cetirizine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. HOW TO TAKE CETIRIZINE TABLETS Always take Cetirizine Tablets exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you to do so. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Dosage The usual dosage is: Adults, elderly and children over 12 years: Take one tablet (10 mg) once daily. Children aged 6-12 years: Take half a tablet (5 mg) twice daily (morning and evening). Children weighing less than 30 kg: Haifa tablet (5 mg) should be taken once daily. Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment: Patients with moderate or severe renal impairment are recommended to take 5 mg once daily. If drowsiness occurs, your tablet can be taken in the evening. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking the medicine and seek immediate medical help if you experience: • Sudden signs of an allergic reaction such as developing a rash, swelling of the mouth orfaceor difficulty breathing. • Bruising or bleeding more easily than normal • Convulsions or fits • Loss of consciousness. Stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor if you experience: Confusion, hallucinations, rapid heartbeat, abnormal liver function tests. The following side effects have also been reported: Uncommon side effects • Agitation • Diarrhoea • Paraesthesia (feeling of pins and needles) • Rash, itching • Feelings of weakness and/or extreme tiredness, feeling unwell. Rare side effects • Allergic reactions, some severe (very rare) • Feelings of aggression, depression • Difficulty in sleeping • Abnormal eye movements • Oedema (swelling of the feet or ankles) • Hives (urticaria) • Unusual weight gain Very rare side effects • Tics, shaking • Distorted sense of taste • Fainting • Blurred vision, eyes having uncontrolled circular movements (oculogyration) Keep out of the sight and reach of children. Do not take this medicine after the expiry date (Exp.) stated. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. This medicinal product does not require any special storage conditions. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains 10 mg Cetirizine Hydrochloride. Also contains lactose monohydrate.