Cetrol 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cetirizine hydrochloride |
| Company | Doctor tims pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Relief of symptoms associated with seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis
- 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
- Inhibition of histamine-mediated early phase of allergic reaction
- Reduction of migration of inflammatory cells
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 tablet or 2 teaspoonfuls daily
- Children 6 years and older: 1 teaspoonful twice daily
- Children 2-6 years: 1 teaspoonful once daily
- Children 6 months to 2 years: 1/2 teaspoonful once daily
- Injectable dosage for acute urticaria
- Intravenous administration
- Dosage for adults, adolescents, and children
Interaction
- No clinically significant drug interactions found
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Cetirizine or hydroxyzine
Side Effects
- Common side effect: somnolence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution when driving or operating heavy machinery
Use in Special Populations
- Reduced clearance in hepatic and renal impairment
- Safety demonstrated in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 5 years
- Reduced clearance in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Sedating Anti-histamine
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children