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Dr Simi Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg

CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG

Standard Dose
Directions Adults and children 6 years and over: one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms Adults 65 years and over: ask a doctor Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat
Summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 6 years and over: one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours.

A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms Adults 65 years and over: ask a doctor Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies: runny nose sneezing itchy, watery eyes itching of the nose or throat Dosage and administration Directions Adults and children 6 years and over: one 10 mg tablet once daily; do not take more than one 10 mg tablet in 24 hours. A 5 mg product may be appropriate for less severe symptoms Adults 65 years and over: ask a doctor Children under 6 years of age: ask a doctor Consumers with liver or kidney disease: ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine. Ask a doctor before use if you have if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives. When using this product drowsiness may occur avoid alcoholic drinks alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction to this product occurs. Seek medical help right away. If pregnant or breast feeding if breastfeeding, not recommended if pregnant, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children Keep out of reach of children Overdosage In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Warnings Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients or to an antihistamine containing hydroxyzine.
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have if you have liver or kidney disease.
  • Your doctor should determine if you need a different dose.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking tranquilizers or sedatives.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
Dr Simi Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10 mg (CETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 10 MG) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline