Alatrol 2.5 mg/ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 28.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Relief of seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis symptoms
- 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
- Histamine-mediated early phase inhibition
- Reduction in migration of inflammatory cells
- Reduction in release of allergic reaction mediators
- Peak plasma concentrations
- Plasma half-life
- Renal clearance
- Excretion half-life
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and children 6 years and older
- Dosage for children 2-6 years
- Dosage for children 6 months to 2 years
- Injectable dosage form for adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older
- Injectable dosage form for children 6 to 11 years of age
- Injectable dosage form for children 6 months to 5 years of age
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions with specific drugs
Contraindications
- Not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Most common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Cautious use during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution while driving or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Effect in patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Safety in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Effect in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children