Nosemin 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Relief of symptoms associated with perennial allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Treatment of allergen induced asthma
Pharmacology
- Potent H1 receptor antagonist
- No significant anticholinergic and antiserotonic effects
- Inhibition of histamine-mediated early phase of allergic reaction
- Reduction of migration of inflammatory cells and release of mediators associated with late phase of allergic reaction
- Plasma half-life of approximately 11 hours
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily
- Children 2-6 years dosage: 1 teaspoonful once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful twice daily
- Children 6 months to 2 years dosage: 1/2 teaspoonful once daily
- Injectable dosage form for intravenous administration only
- Recommended dosage regimen for acute urticaria
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Theophylline, Azithromycin, Pseudoephedrine, Ketoconazole, or Erythromycin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with history of hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution when administered to a nursing woman
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution when driving a car or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Reduced clearance and increased AUC and half-life in patients with mild to moderate hepatic and renal impairment
- Safety demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Reduction in clearance in elderly patients in proportion to decrease in creatinine clearance
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children