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Apo-Cetirizine (Generic of Zyrtec)
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Active Ingredients
Cetirizine Hydrochloride 10mg.
Inactive Ingredients
Lactose, Cellulose, Cornstarch, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxyproply, Methylcellulose, Polydextrose, Polyethelylene Glycol, and Titanium Dioxide.
Product Description
Apo-Cetirizine is a fast acting, once-a-day anti-allergy treatment for hayfever, or seasonal rhinitis, and other allergic conditions. These conditions include conjunctivitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, pruritus, urticaria, more commonly called "hives", and insect bites. Apo-Cetirizine lasts for 24 hours so it only needs to be taken once a day and it offers most people relief from symptoms within about 20 minutes. The symptoms of hayfever, which is the most common form of allergy, include sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. Each tablet of Apo-Cetirizine contains 10mg of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, an antihistamine that counteracts the effects of histamine produced by the body in response to the presence of foreign substances that the body is allergic to. Apo-Cetirizine blocks histamine sites so that histamine is not released. Apo-Cetirizine is available in packets of 30 tablets.
Dosage
- Adults and children 6 years of age or older - Take one 10mg tablet daily. This can be divided into two 5mg (1/2 a tablet) doses.
- Children aged between 2 and 6 years - Take 2.5mg (1/4 of a tablet) twice daily or 5mg (1/2 a tablet) once daily.
- Apo-Cetirizine should not be used by children under 2 years of age unless otherwise advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
- The effects of Apo-Cetirizine will not last as long in children as they do in adults so it is recommended that you split the dosage into two for children.
Warnings and Cautions
- Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before using Apo-Cetirizine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Apo-Cetirizine if you have liver or severe kidney problems. It may be necessary to take a smaller dose of Apo-Cetirizine.
- Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Apo-Cetirizine if you are 60 years or older because your may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
- Consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Apo-Cetirizine if you are taking certain sedatives, tranquillisers, muscle relaxants or antidepressants.
- Apo-Cetirizine is unlikely to cause drowsiness. If, however, you find that you become affected do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery for 8 hours after taking Apo-Cetirizine
- Avoid alcohol.
- Do not use Apo-Cetirizine if you are allergic to Cetirizine Hydrochloride or have hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of Apo-Cetirizine. Apo-Cetirizine does not contain gluten or sucrose but does contain lactose.
- Keep Apo-Cetirizine out of the reach of children.
- In some cases, possible side effects of this medication may include drowsiness, fatigue or a dry mouth.
- Keep Apo-Cetirizine in a cool, dry place. Store below 25?C/75?F. Protect from direct sunlight.
Apo-Cetirizine is marketed by Apotex NZ Ltd, Auckland, New Zealand.
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