Cetirizine Actavis 10 mg

Product details & mandatory information

Cetirizine-Actavis 10 mg

For the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms in seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis as well as for the relief of chronic urticaria.

Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient of Cetirizine-Actavis 10 mg.
Cetirizine-Actavis 10 mg is an antiallergic agent.

The medicinal product is suitable for adults and children aged 6 years and older.

Indications

• Relief of nasal and ocular symptoms in seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Relief of symptoms in perennial allergic rhinitis
• Relief of chronic urticaria (chronic idiopathic urticaria)

Use and dosage

Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of liquid.

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older:
1 tablet (10 mg) once daily.

Children aged 6 to 12 years:
½ tablet (5 mg each) twice daily.

Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment:
5 mg once daily is recommended.

If you have the impression that the effect of Cetirizine-Actavis 10 mg is too weak or too strong, please consult your doctor.

Duration of use

The duration of use depends on the type, duration and course of the symptoms and is determined by the doctor.

Instructions for use

If you have taken a larger amount than recommended:
After an overdose, side effects may be more pronounced. Reported effects include:

• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tremor
• Palpitations
• Restlessness
• Confusion
• Diarrhoea
• Urinary retention

If an overdose is suspected, please inform your doctor.

If you forget to take a dose:
Do not take a double dose if you have forgotten the previous dose.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicinal product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

Active ingredient:
1 film-coated tablet contains 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride.

Other ingredients:
Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, highly dispersed silicon dioxide, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), macrogol 400.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following may occur frequently:

• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Gastrointestinal complaints

The following may occur occasionally:

• Restlessness
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Feeling of weakness

In rare cases, allergic reactions may occur.

If side effects occur, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.