Alater 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (100's pack: ৳ 250.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Bengal drugs ltd |
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
- Inhibits histamine-mediated early phase of allergic reaction
- Reduces migration of inflammatory cells
- Reduces release of mediators associated with late phase of allergic reaction
- Peak plasma concentrations of 257 mcg/L achieved within one hour of administration
- Plasma half-life is approximately 11 hours
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and children 6 years and older: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily
- Children 2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful once daily or 1/2 teaspoonful twice daily
- Children 6 months to 2 years: 1/2 teaspoonful once daily
- Recommended intravenous dosage for adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older: 10 mg
- Recommended intravenous dosage for children 6 to 11 years of age: 5 mg or 10 mg
- Recommended intravenous dosage for children 6 months to 5 years of age: 2.5 mg
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions with Theophylline, Azithromycin, Pseudoephedrine, Ketoconazole, or Erythromycin
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Most common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Cetirizine excreted in human milk
- Caution should be exercised when administered to nursing women
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution should be exercised when driving a car or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Total body clearance reduced in patients with mild to moderate hepatic and renal impairment
- The safety of Alater demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Clearance reduced in elderly patients, proportionate 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