Indication
Used to relieve the symptoms of allergic inflammation of the nasal airways due to allergens. This medicine works by blocking the action of an allergic substance in the body. It is also used to relieve allergic symptoms present throughout the year (perennial allergic rhinitis), and to treat long-term hives induced by allergies caused by food or medicines.
Dosage
Children (2-5 years)
- Initial: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) once daily (for syrup)
- Maximum: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) every 12 hours or 5 mg/ 5ml (1 teaspoon) per day (for syrup)
Children (6 months to less than 2 years)
- Recommended: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) once daily (for syrup)
- Maximum: 2.5 mg /2.5 ml (½ teaspoon) every 12 hours or 5 mg/ 5ml (1 teaspoon) per day (for syrup)
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Severe renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Patients with epilepsy and patients at risk of convulsions; risk factors for urinary retention (e.g. spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia). Hepatic and mild to moderate renal impairment. Children, elderly. Pregnancy and lactation.
Storage
Store below 25°C.
MedsGo Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
Features
Brand
Medrizine
Full Details
Dosage Strength
2.5 mg / mL
Drug Ingredients
- Cetirizine
Drug Packaging
Syrup (Oral Drops) 10ml
Generic Name
Cetirizine Hydrochloride
Dosage Form
Syrup (Oral Drops)
Registration Number
DRP-4067
Drug Classification
Over-The-Counter (OTC)
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NONRXDRUG-DRP-4067-10
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₱5500 |