Clarigen 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.25 (10 x 10: ৳ 225.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 22.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
Indications
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- Potent antiallergic properties
- Rapid and long-acting action
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and children 12+ years: 5 mg once daily
- Children 6-11 years: 2.5 mg once daily
- Children 6 months-5 years: 1.25 mg once daily
- Pediatric use: Based on extrapolation of efficacy from adults
- Geriatric use: Insufficient data for age 65+
- Hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment required
- Renal impairment:
- Mild: 2.5 mg once daily
- Moderate: 2.5 mg once every other day
- Severe: 2.5 mg twice weekly
- End-stage renal disease: Not recommended
Interaction
Not known to have interactions with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine
- Severe renal impairment
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category B, Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Epileptic patients
- Patients at risk of convulsions
- Renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
Overdose Effects
No clinically relevant adverse events reported
Therapeutic Class
Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, Protect from light