Application notes CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the illness. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdose?
An overdose can lead to diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness and increased heart rate, among other things. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
Dosage
Children from 6-12 years 1/2 tablet 2 times a day regardless of the meal
Adolescents from 12 years of age and adults 1 tablet once a day regardless of the meal
Patients with renal dysfunction: you may need to reduce the single or total dose in consultation with your doctor or reduce the dosage.
Application areas CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
- Allergic rhinitis, e.g. hay fever
- Hives
Mode of action CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient helps with allergies and relieves itching. It suppresses the effect of the body's own substance histamine and prostaglandins in two ways: Firstly, it inhibits the release of the substances from the mast cells (special defense cells) of the blood and tissue; secondly, it displaces the substances from their binding sites. As tissue hormones and messenger substances, histamine and prostaglandins play an important role in the development of inflammation and allergic reactions.
Composition CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
Based on 1 tablet
10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride
8.42 mg cetirizine
73.4 mg lactose-1-water
+ maize starch
+ povidone K30
+ Magnesium stearate
+ hypromellose
+ macrogol 6000
+ talc
+ titanium dioxide
+ simeticone emulsion SE 4
Contraindications CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
What speaks against an application?
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Tendency to seizures, such as in:
- Epilepsy
- Impaired kidney function
Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 6 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this group. There are preparations that are more suitable in terms of the strength of the active substance and/or dosage form.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.
Side effects CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
What adverse effects can occur?
- Gastrointestinal complaints
- nausea
- diarrhea
- abdominal pain
- headache
- dizziness
- tiredness
- drowsiness
- restlessness
- Pharyngitis
- Dry mouth
- runny nose
- Sensory disturbances
- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- itching
- skin rash
- malaise
- General weakness
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 treated patients.
Hints CETIRIZIN ADGC Film-coated tablets 20
What should you be aware of?
- Take care if you are intolerant to lactose. If you have to follow a diabetic diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
