{"id":6675,"date":"2021-01-12T10:21:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6675"},"modified":"2021-06-11T14:01:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T14:01:41","slug":"cetirizin-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cetirizin-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Cetirizin Sandoz &#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 Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizine Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizin Sandoz is an anti-allergy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and children over 12 years:&nbsp;<\/em>Allergies&nbsp;in the nose and eyes e.g.&nbsp;hay fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children 6-12 years:&nbsp;<\/em>Allergies in&nbsp;your nose, e.g.&nbsp;hay fever.&nbsp;Cetirizine dihydrochloride contained in<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&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 take Cetirizin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Cetirizin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have severe kidney disease (severe renal impairment with&nbsp;creatinine clearance&nbsp;below 10 ml\/min);<\/li><li>if you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride,&nbsp;hydroxyzine, piperazine derivatives (closely related to any of the other ingredients of this medicine), or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\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 Cetirizin Sandoz.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have problems emptying your bladder (such as spinal cord problems or prostate or bladder problems), consult your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have impaired kidney function, consult a doctor;&nbsp;dose&nbsp;one&nbsp;may&nbsp;need to be reduced.&nbsp;The new&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is determined by the doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;or are at risk of seizures, consult your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to have an&nbsp;allergy test, ask your doctor if you should stop taking Cetirizin Sandoz several days before the test.&nbsp;This medicine may affect the results of&nbsp;allergy tests.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No clinically relevant effect between alcohol (at 0.5 per mille [g \/ l] in the blood, equivalent to a glass of wine) and cetirizine has been shown when cetirizine is taken at the normal&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;However, there are no safety data available regarding concomitant consumption of higher&nbsp;doses of&nbsp;cetirizine and alcohol.&nbsp;Therefore, as with all antihistamines, concomitant consumption of alcohol should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Cetirizin Sandoz<\/h2>\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\">Cetirizin Sandoz with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The absorption&nbsp;of cetirizine is not affected by food.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Sandoz should be avoided by pregnant women.&nbsp;Accidental use of the drug by a pregnant woman should not cause any adverse effects on the fetus.&nbsp;However, the drug should only be given if necessary and after consulting a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, you should not use Cetirizin Sandoz during breast-feeding 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 Sandoz impairs the alertness, alertness, or ability to drive at normal&nbsp;doses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you intend to drive a motor vehicle, engage in potentially dangerous activities, or use machinery, you should know how you react to the medicine.&nbsp;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;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 Sandoz contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor 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 Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of liquid.<\/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 young people over 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10 mg once daily as 1 tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children between 6 and 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 mg twice daily as a tablet twice daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Patients with renal impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for patients with moderate renal impairment is 5 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have severe kidney disease, contact your doctor or pharmacist, who can then adjust your&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has kidney disease, contact a doctor or pharmacist who can then adjust the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;according to your child&#8217;s needs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Cetirizin Sandoz is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must contact a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 14 days.&nbsp;<br>For the treatment of more than 2 weeks, the doctor should be consulted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor decides on any measures.<br><\/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, dizziness, abnormally high heart rate, tremors, and difficulty urinating have been reported.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Cetirizin Sandoz<\/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\">If you stop taking Cetirizin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, intense&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and\/or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;may occur when you stop taking Cetirizine Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><\/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>Stop taking Cetirizin Sandoz and seek medical attention immediately if you experience the following symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the mouth, face, and\/or throat<\/li><li>difficulty breathing (pressure over the chest or wheezing)<\/li><li>a sudden drop in&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;with subsequent fainting or&nbsp;shock.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These symptoms may be signs of an&nbsp;allergic reaction, anaphylactic&nbsp;shock&nbsp;or&nbsp;angioedema.&nbsp;These reactions may start shortly after you take the medicine, or later.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list below lists additional&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;according to how often they occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fatigue<\/li><li>dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea<\/li><li>dizziness, headache<\/li><li>somnolence<\/li><li>pharyngitis&nbsp;(sore throat),&nbsp;rhinitis&nbsp;(swelling and irritation of the nose).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>violent restlessness<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>asthenia&nbsp;(extreme weakness), feeling sick<\/li><li>paresthesia&nbsp;(abnormal sensations in the skin)<\/li><li>itching, rash.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tachycardia&nbsp;(heart beating too fast)<\/li><li>edema&nbsp;(swelling)<\/li><li>abnormal liver function<\/li><li>weight gain<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><li>aggression, confusion, depression, hallucinations, insomnia<\/li><li>hives<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>thrombocytopenia&nbsp;(low&nbsp;platelet count, leading to bleeding or bruising more easily than normal)<\/li><li>accommodation disorders (difficulty focusing the gaze), blurred vision, okolugyr crisis (eyes have uncontrolled circulating movements)<\/li><li>fainting, tremors,&nbsp;dysgeusia&nbsp;(change in taste), involuntary movements, abnormal prolonged muscle contractions<\/li><li>tics&nbsp;(recurrent, involuntary muscle twitching)<\/li><li>abnormal urinary excretion<\/li><li>fixed drug rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>memory loss, impaired memory<\/li><li>increased appetite<\/li><li>dizziness (feeling of rotation or movement)<\/li><li>urinary retention&nbsp;(inability to empty the bladder completely)<\/li><li>nightmare<\/li><li>hepatitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the liver)<\/li><li>joint pain<\/li><li>rash with varicose veins<\/li><li>intense&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and\/or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;when treatment is stopped<\/li><li>suicidal thoughts (recurring thoughts about or fixation on suicide).&nbsp;<br>If you get such thoughts, stop taking the tablets and contact your doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\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 Cetirizin Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/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>No special storage instructions.<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.<\/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<p>The active substance in Cetirizine Sandoz is cetirizine dihydrochloride.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core<\/em>: microcrystalline cellulose,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, anhydrous&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;silica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet cover<\/em>: hypromellose,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E 171).<\/p>\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<p>White, oblong film-coated tablet, scored on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PVC blisters with aluminum seal: 7, 10, 14, 20, 21, 28 and 30 tablets (over-the-counter packaging).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, D-39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lek SA ul.&nbsp;Domaniewska 50 C, 02-672, Warsaw, Poland<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizine Sandoz.. 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