Allercet 5 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 14.80
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Marksman pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin manifestations of chronic idiopathic urticaria
- Treatment of allergen induced asthma
Pharmacology
- Potent H1 receptor antagonist
- Inhibits histamine-mediated early phase of allergic reaction
- Reduces migration of inflammatory cells
- Reduces 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 for adults and adolescents: 10 mg administered intravenously
- Injectable dosage for children 6 to 11 years: 5 mg or 10 mg depending on symptom severity intravenously
- Injectable dosage for children 6 months to 5 years: 2.5 mg intravenously
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions found with Theophylline, Azithromycin, Pseudoephedrine, Ketoconazole, or Erythromycin
Contraindications
- Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Most common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution when driving a car or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Reduced clearance in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Safety demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Clearance reduced 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