Netis 2.5 mg/5 ml (Oral Solution)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levocetirizine dihydrochloride |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- perennial allergic rhinitis
- seasonal allergic rhinitis
- chronic idiopathic urticaria
Pharmacology
- contains Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
- active (Levo) isomer of cetirizine
- nonsedating antihistamine
- 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
- Geriatric use not sufficiently studied
- No dosage adjustment in solely hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment dosages based on creatinine clearance
- Severe renal impairment and end-stage renal disease patients 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 (creatinine clearance: <10 ml/min)
Side Effects
- well tolerated
- rarely reported: headache, dry mouth, fatigue, skin rash
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- 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 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