Sinacet 5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Perennial allergic rhinitis
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- Contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- Highly effective nonsedating antihistamine
- Two-fold higher affinity for H1 receptors than cetirizine
- Rapid and long-acting action
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 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
- No dosage adjustment for hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment: dosage adjustments based on creatinine clearance
Interaction
- Not known to have interactions with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine, or hydroxyzine
- Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min)
Side Effects
- Generally well-tolerated
- Rare reports of headache, dry mouth, fatigue, and skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category B for pregnancy
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Epileptic patients and those at risk of convulsions
- Renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
Overdose Effects
- No clinically relevant adverse events reported in case of overdose
- Symptomatic and supportive treatment recommended in case of overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place
- Protect from light