{"id":6673,"date":"2021-01-12T10:20:24","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:20:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6673"},"modified":"2021-06-11T13:57:09","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:57:09","slug":"cetirizine-mylan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cetirizine-mylan\/","title":{"rendered":"Cetirizine Mylan &#8211; Cetirizine Dihydrochloride uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n10 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>cetirizine dihydrochloride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Cetirizine Mylan is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizine Mylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Mylan is a medicine for&nbsp;allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Mylan is used for adults and children from 6 years of age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>relief of symptoms from the nose and eyes in seasonal and&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;rhinitis(allergic&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;)&nbsp;<\/li><li>relief of&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;hives&nbsp;(&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;idiopathic&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine contained in Cetirizine Mylan may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Cetirizine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Cetirizine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you have severe kidney disease (severe renal impairment with&nbsp;creatinine clearance&nbsp;below 10 ml\/min).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; if you are allergic to Cetirizine, any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6),&nbsp;hydroxyzine,&nbsp;or piperazine derivatives (closely related substances in other medicines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Cetirizine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have impaired kidney function, your&nbsp;dose&nbsp;may&nbsp;need to be adjusted.&nbsp;The new&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is determined by the doctor.<\/li><li>If you have problems urinating (such as spinal cord problems, or problems with the&nbsp;prostate&nbsp;or bladder).<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;or are at risk of seizures.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergy test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to have an&nbsp;allergy test, tell your doctor that you are taking these tablets as this medicine may affect your test results.&nbsp;You need to stop treatment 3 days before the test.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not recommended for children under 6 years.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other medicines and Cetirizine Mylan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cetirizine and alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concomitant consumption of alcohol is not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Mylan should be avoided during pregnancy, as experience in treating pregnant women is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not use Cetirizine Mylan during breast-feeding as cetirizine passes into breast milk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no evidence that Cetirizin Mylan impairs impaired attention, alertness, or ability to drive at the recommended&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should know how to react to a medicine if you intend to drive, use machines, or perform work that requires sharp attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should not exceed the recommended&nbsp;dose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cetirizine Mylan contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Mylan film-coated tablets contain&nbsp;lactose.&nbsp;If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Cetirizine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How and when to take Cetirizine Mylan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These guidelines apply unless your doctor tells you how to use Cetirizine Mylan.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these instructions, otherwise, Cetirizine Mylan may not be fully effective.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of liquid.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal&nbsp;doses.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and adolescents over 12 years:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 10 mg once a day as a tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children between 6 and 12 years:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 5 mg twice daily as a tablet twice daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with moderate to severe renal impairment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients with renal impairment,&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one will be determined by your doctor depending on your renal function.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration, and cause of your problems and is determined by your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following an overdose, the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;described below may&nbsp;occur with increasing&nbsp;intensity.&nbsp;Side effects&nbsp;such as confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, malaise, dilated pupil,&nbsp;itching, restlessness, drowsiness, drowsiness, stiffness, abnormally high heart rate, tremors, and difficulty urinating have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Cetirizine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sudden signs of&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;such as rash,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;on the skin, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or other parts of the body, or shortness of breath.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Suicidal thoughts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Difficulty urinating<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of the above symptoms occur, consult a doctor immediately.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Fatigue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Dry mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Nausea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Dizziness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Headache<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sleepiness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sore throat or discomfort when swallowing<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Weakness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 General malaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Outrage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Itching<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Rash<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Diarrhea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Magont<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Heart palpitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Abnormal liver samples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Weight gain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Cramps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Aggressiveness<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Confusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Depression<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Hallucinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Insomnia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp;Allergic reaction&nbsp;(usually with skin reactions such as rash and itchy red skin)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling, fluid retention in the body (&nbsp;edema&nbsp;)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Bleeding or getting bruises more easily than normal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blurred vision, okolugyr crisis (eyes have uncontrolled movements)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Fainting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tremors, tremors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Taste effect or loss of taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Uncontrolled body movements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Difficulty urinating, pain when urinating or involuntary urination<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Memory loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Increased appetite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Scams<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are in children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In children and adolescents, diarrhea and runny or stuffy nose occur more frequently and occur in up to 1 in 10 users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Cetirizine Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; The active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride.&nbsp;Each tablet contains 10 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;(see section 2), pregelatinized maize starch, povidone, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (E464), macrogol 400, titanium dioxide (E171), talc.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Film-coated tablet (white, capsule-shaped tablet with a scoreline. The tablet is marked with &#8220;CZ&#8221; and &#8220;10&#8221; on one side and &#8220;G&#8221; on the other side).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister: 2, 7, 10, 14, 15, 20, 30, 50, 60, 90, 100, 10x10x1 (endos), 50&#215;1 (endos) tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jar: 30, 100, or 250 tablets.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 23033<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 35 Stockholm<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McDermott Laboratories Limited (t \/ a Gerard Laboratories)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35-36 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Grange Road<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 13, Ireland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dieselweg 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3752 LB Bunschoten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizine Mylan.. 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