Sunizine Dosage & Drug Information

Indications/Uses

Symptomatic treatment of seasonal rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis & urticaria of allergic origin in adults & childn ≥3 yr.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 10 mg once daily. Childn 6-12 yr 5 mg bd or 10 mg once daily, 3-6 yr 2.5 mg bd or 5 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Special Precautions

Avoid excessive alcohol consumption during therapy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Adverse Reactions

Occasionally mild & transient headache, dizziness, drowsiness, agitation, dry mouth & GI discomfort; hypersensitivity symptoms.

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Drug Interactions

Sedatives.

MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics

ATC Classification

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

Regulatory Classification

P

Presentation/Packing

Form

Sunizine syr 5 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

3.8 L x 1's;60 mL x 1's;120 mL x 1's

Form

Sunizine tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's;50 × 10's

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