ZYRTEC table. 18 tablets

How it works and what it is used Zyrtec?

Zyrtec belongs to a group called antihistamines, suppressing the "early" phase of the allergic reaction and reduces migration (movement) of cells involved in the inflammatory response and the release of certain substances (mediators) associated with "delayed" allergic reaktsiya.ZIRTEK is used to relieve nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis rhinorrhea (discharge from the nose), nasal itching, sneezing, and symptoms expressed by nenazalni konyunktivit.ZIRTEK is also indicated for different types of itching and allergic urticaria origin, including chronic idiopathic urticaria.

When should you take Zyrtec?

In case of hypersensitivity (allergy) to any of the ingredients or to hydroxyzine. If you have severe kidney uvrezhdanePriemaneto Zyrtec should be discontinued at least 4 days before the skin tests.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Clinical studies on the ability to drive or operate machinery while taking the recommended dose of 10 mg showed no clinically relevant effects. However, the possible occurrence of drowsiness, and other manifestations of central nervous system should be considered in these operations (see What side effects can cause Zyrtec). Concomitant use of alcohol and other , central nervous system depressant agents may cause additional reductions in alertness, and impairment of performance of these operations.

What you should know in case of pregnancy and during lactation?

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding tell your lekar.Kakto and all other drugs Zyrtec during pregnancy should be avoided. ZYRTEC is contraindicated in nursing mothers as it passes into the milk.

Does Zyrtec interact with other medications?

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking or plan to take, including those bought without a prescription and he will consider it appropriate to their application ZIRTEK.V treatment doses were not clinically significant interactions with alcohol (at a concentration of alcohol in Blood 0.5 g / L). However, caution is advised.

How much and how long applied Zyrtec?

Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment.

Tablets:

Unless otherwise prescribed, adults and children over 12 years: 1 tablet of 10 mg daily.

In children aged 6 to 12 years: 5 mg (half tablet) twice daily or 10 mg once daily.

Drops to drink:

Children aged 2 to 6 years: 5 mg daily, or as a single dose (10 drops at a time) or two doses of 5 drops morning and 5 drops vecher.Mozhe be assigned therapeutic dose of 5 mg once a day if it leads adequate control of symptoms.

If you have severe kidney and / or liver problems, your doctor will reduce the dose to half the usual recommended.

What side effects can cause Zyrtec?

Any medicine may cause side effects, etc. side efekti.Nay frequently observed side effects of Zyrtec in the application are: drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, sore throat and nose, dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea. There are other side effects such as a reduction in platelet count, increased heart rate, nausea, diarrhea, difficulty urinating, swelling, weakness, malaise, liver dysfunction, weight gain, aggression, anxiety, confusion, depression, insomnia, visual disturbances in some patients may occur allergic reactions, dermatitis, pruritus, rash, and urtikariya.Sadarzhashtiya in oral glycerol droplets can cause headache, stomach irritation and diarrhea. The content of methylparaben and propylparaben can cause hives. These are usually delayed allergic reactions. Rarely can lead to a rapid type of reaction with urticaria and bronchospasm.

What measures should be taken in case of adverse reactions?

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop these or others not listed here side effects.

What should you do if you take more than the recommended dose?

Tell your doctor immediately and he will take the necessary merki.Poyavata drowsiness may be a symptom of an overdose. Other symptoms such as confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, malaise, dilated pupils, itching, anxiety, numbness, rapid heartbeat, tremors, and urinary retention. Overdose in children may cause vazbuda.V case of massive overdose your doctor will take gastric lavage and general supportive measures applied. Currently there is no specific antidote (antidote).

What is the shelf life of your medicine?

The shelf-life of oral drops is 5 years, and the film tablets 3 years

How should I store Zyrtec?

The medicine should be kept in original container out of reach of children at room temperature below 25 ° C.

 What Zyrtec?
 
1 film-coated tablet contains ZYRTEC  as active substance 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride.
 
Excipients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, Opadry, hidrooksi propyl methyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, macrogol.