{"id":6669,"date":"2021-01-12T10:18:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6669"},"modified":"2023-02-14T15:22:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T15:22:00","slug":"cetirizin-apofri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cetirizin-apofri\/","title":{"rendered":"Cetirizin Apofri &#8211; Cetirizine Dihydrochloride Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cetirizin Apofri 10 mg&nbsp;cetirizine dihydrochloride film-coated tablets&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Cetirizin Apofri Is And What Cetirizin Apofri Used For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Apofri is an anti-allergy. <strong>Cetirizine Apofri can be used in adults and children from 6 years of age for temporary allergic disorders such as red, watery, and itchy eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing.\u00a0The allergic problems can be caused by, among other things, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/pollen-allergy\/\">pollen<\/a>, fur animals, mites, or dust.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride contained in Cetirizine Apofri may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need To Know Before You Take Cetirizin Apofri?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Cetirizin Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), hydroxyzine, or piperazine derivatives (closely related substances in other medicines).<\/li><li>If you have severe kidney disease (severe renal impairment with\u00a0creatinine clearance\u00a0below 10 ml\/min).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have impaired kidney function, consult a doctor;\u00a0the dose\u00a0may\u00a0need to be adjusted.\u00a0The doctor determines the new dose.<\/li><li>If you have problems urinating (such as spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems), consult your doctor.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0or are at risk of seizures, consult your doctor.<\/li><li>If you are going to have an\u00a0allergy test, ask your doctor if you should stop taking Cetirizin Apofri several days before the test.\u00a0This medicine may affect the results of\u00a0allergy tests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years of age, as the tablet formulation is unsuitable for necessary dose adjustments.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Cetirizin Apofri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cetirizin Apofri With Food And Drink And Alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The absorption\u00a0of cetirizine is not affected by food. It has not been shown that alcohol (at 0.5 per mile in the blood, which corresponds to a glass of wine) and cetirizine interact when taken at the recommended\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no safety data is available regarding concomitant consumption of higher\u00a0doses of\u00a0cetirizine and alcohol.\u00a0Therefore, as with all\u00a0antihistamines, concomitant use of Cetirizine Apofri and alcohol should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women should avoid Cetirizin in pregnancy.\u00a0Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not cause any adverse effects on the fetus.\u00a0However, the drug should only be given if necessary after consulting a doctor.<br>Cetirizine passes into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, you should not use Cetirizin Apofri during breastfeeding without consulting your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clinical studies&nbsp;have not shown that Cetirizin Apofri impairs attention, alertness, or ability to drive at normal&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cetirizine Apofri Contains Lactose.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Cetirizine Apofri?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of liquid.<\/li><li>The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.<\/li><li><strong>Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 10 mg once daily as 1 tablet.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Children between 6 and 12 years of age:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 5 mg twice daily as a tablet twice daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Other forms of medicine may be more suitable for children; ask a doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><li><strong>Patients with renal impairment:<\/strong><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for patients with moderate renal impairment is 5 mg once daily.<\/li><li>If you have severe kidney disease, contact your doctor or pharmacist, who can adjust your\u00a0dose.<\/li><li>If your child has kidney disease, contact a doctor or pharmacist who can adjust the\u00a0dose\u00a0according to your child&#8217;s needs.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Treatment time<\/strong><ul><li>If you need to use Cetirizin Apofri for more than 14 days, you should consult a doctor to rule out a more serious cause of the problem.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Following an overdose, the\u00a0side effects\u00a0described below may\u00a0occur with increasing\u00a0intensity.\u00a0Side effects\u00a0include:<ul><li>Confusion<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">Diarrhea<\/a><\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">Fatigue<\/a><\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Malaise<\/li><li>Dilated pupil<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>Drowsiness<\/li><li>Stiffness<\/li><li>Abnormally high heart rate<\/li><li>Tremors<\/li><li>Difficulty throwing water has been reported.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Cetirizin Apofri:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Cetirizin Apofri:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, intense\u00a0itching\u00a0and\u00a0hives\u00a0may occur when you stop taking Cetirizine Apofri. If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Cetirizin Apofri Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines,\u00a0although not everybody gets them. The following\u00a0side effects\u00a0are rare or very rare,<strong> but you must\u00a0stop taking Cetirizin Apofri and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These reactions may start shortly after or later after you take medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 10)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Somnolence<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Dry mouth<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the pharynx<\/li><li>Colds (swelling and irritation of the nose)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Less common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 100)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restlessness<\/li><li>Paresthesia&nbsp;(abnormal sensations in the skin)<\/li><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Pruritus&nbsp;(&nbsp;itching&nbsp;)<\/li><li>General malaise<\/li><li>Asthenia&nbsp;(extreme weakness)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 1000)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><li>Aggressiveness<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/depression\/\">Depression<\/a><\/li><li>Insomnia&nbsp;(insomnia)<\/li><li>Hallucinations<\/li><li>Seizures<\/li><li>Palpitation<\/li><li>Altered liver function<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Swelling<\/li><li>Weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Very rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 10 000 users)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Thrombocytopenia\u00a0(easy to bleed and bruise)<\/li><li>Fainting<\/li><li>Tremors<\/li><li>Dyskinesia\u00a0(involuntary movements)<\/li><li>Dystonia\u00a0(abnormal elongated muscle contractions)<\/li><li>Dysgeusia\u00a0(altered taste experience)<\/li><li>Tics\u00a0(recurrent involuntary muscle twitching)<\/li><li>Difficulty focusing the gaze<\/li><li>Dimsyn<\/li><li>Ocular crisis (eyes have uncontrolled movements)<\/li><li>Fixed drug rash<\/li><li>Abnormal urination (bedwetting, pain when urinating, and difficulty urinating)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased appetite<\/li><li>Suicidal ideation (recurring thoughts of or preoccupation with suicide)<\/li><li>Memory loss, memory impairment<\/li><li>Vertigo\u00a0(feeling of rotation or movement)<\/li><li>Urinary retention\u00a0(inability to empty the bladder)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you get any side effects.\u00a0This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,\u00a0www.lakemedelsverket.se.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\">\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Cetirizin Apofri?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton and blister after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride.\u00a01 film-coated tablet contains 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are\u00a0lactose monohydrate,\u00a0maize\u00a0starch, pregelatinized maize starch, talc, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, macrogol, and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>White, oblong film-coated tablets with a scoreline on one side and a &#8220;10&#8221; embossed on the other.<\/li><li>The tablets can be divided into two equal parts.<\/li><li>Pack sizes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 30 tablets in blisters.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apofri AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>182 12 Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evolan Pharma AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sv\u00e4rdv\u00e4gen 19, Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sofarimex- Ind\u00fastria Qu\u00edmica e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmaceuticals, SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of.&nbsp;das Ind\u00fastrias &#8211; Alto do Colaride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cac\u00e9m 2735-213<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portugal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cetirizin Apofri used to treat allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes\/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. 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