Sinacet 2.5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 50.00
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
- Levocetirizine is the active (Levo) isomer of cetirizine
- Potent antiallergic properties
- Two-fold higher affinity for H1 receptors than cetirizine
- Rapid and long-acting action
- Once-a-day administration
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and children 12 years of age and older: 5 mg once daily
- Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5 mg (½ tablet or 1 teaspoon oral solution) once daily
- Children 6 months to 5 years of age: 1.25 mg (½ teaspoon oral solution) once daily
- Pediatric use: Based on extrapolation of efficacy from adults 18 years of age and older
- Geriatric use: Insufficient data for patients aged 65 years and older
- Hepatic impairment: No dosage adjustment required
- Renal impairment:
- Mild renal impairment: 2.5 mg once daily
- Moderate renal impairment: 2.5 mg once every other day
- Severe renal impairment: 2.5 mg twice weekly
- End-stage renal disease patients and patients undergoing hemodialysis should not receive Levocetirizine
Interaction
Not known to have any interactions with other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, cetirizine or its parent compound hydroxyzine
- Severe renal impairment patients should not be administered levocetirizine
Side Effects
- Well tolerated
- Rarely reported side effects: headache, dry mouth, fatigue, skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Not recommended for use by nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Epileptic patients and patients 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
Therapeutic Class
Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C in a dry place. Protect from light