Axcel Cetirizine Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cetirizine diHCl

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of seasonal rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis & urticaria of allergic origin.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 10 mg once daily. Childn >6 yr 5 mg bd or 10 mg once daily; 2-6 yr 2.5 mg bd or 5 mg once daily; 1-2 yr 2.5 mg bd.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. 1st trimester of pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Reduced dosage in renal insufficiency. Childn <2 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth, GI discomfort.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ sedatives.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

R06AE07 - cetirizine ; Belongs to the class of piperazine derivatives used as systemic antihistamines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Axcel Cetirizine syr 5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

(banana) 60 mL x 1's;100 mL x 1's

Form

Axcel Cetirizine tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10 × 10's

Axcel Cetirizine