{"id":6677,"date":"2021-01-12T10:22:07","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T10:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=6677"},"modified":"2021-06-11T13:48:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T13:48:13","slug":"cetirizin-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/cetirizin-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Cetirizin STADA &#8211; Cetirizine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n10 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>cetirizine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Cetirizine STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizine Stada.&nbsp;Cetirizine Stada is an anti-&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Stada is used for adults and children over 12 years of age<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergies&nbsp;in the nose and eyes e.g.&nbsp;hay fever.<\/li><li>For children between 6 and 12 years, Cetirizin Stada is used for&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;in the nose, e.g.&nbsp;hay fever<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride contained in Cetirizin Stada 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 Cetirizine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Cetirizin STADA:<\/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 or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), or to&nbsp;hydroxyzine&nbsp;or piperazine derivatives (closely related to other medicines).<\/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 Stada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired kidney function, consult a doctor;&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 prostate or bladder problems), consult your doctor<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;or are at risk of seizures, consult your doctor.<\/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 demonstrated when cetirizine is taken at the recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.&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&nbsp;antihistamines&nbsp;, concomitant use of Cetirizine Stada and alcohol should be avoided.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are going to have an&nbsp;allergy test&nbsp;, ask your doctor if you should stop taking Cetirizin Stada several days before the test.&nbsp;This medicine may affect the results of&nbsp;allergy tests&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not give this medicine to children under 6 years of age as the tablet formulation is not suitable for necessary&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>dose adjustments.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Cetirizine STADA<\/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\">Cetirizine STADA with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Absorption&nbsp;of Cetirizine Stada is not significantly affected by food.<\/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><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine Stada 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><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cetirizine passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, you should not take Cetirizin Stada while 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 Stada results in impaired attention, alertness or ability to drive at normal&nbsp;doses&nbsp;.<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 increased 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 STADA 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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Cetirizine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults and young people over 12 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 10 mg once daily as 1 tablet.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use in 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other forms of the medicine may be more suitable for children, ask a doctor or pharmacist.<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&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child has a kidney disease, contact a doctor or pharmacist who can then adjust the&nbsp;dose&nbsp;according to your child&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Cetirizin Stada is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method of administration<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/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&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatment time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to use Cetirizin Stada for more than 14 days, you should consult a doctor to rule out a more serious cause of the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following an overdose, the&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;described below may&nbsp;occur with increasing&nbsp;intensity&nbsp;.&nbsp;Side effects&nbsp;such as confusion, diarrhea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, malaise, dilated pupil,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, restlessness, drowsiness, drowsiness, stiffness, abnormally high heart rate, tremors and difficulty throwing water have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Cetirizine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for&nbsp;forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop taking Cetirizine STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, intense&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and \/ or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;may occur when you stop taking Cetirizin Stada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist&nbsp;<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 Stada and seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as:<\/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 blood pressure with subsequent fainting or&nbsp;shock<\/li><li>Symptoms may include signs of&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylactic&nbsp;shock, and&nbsp;angioedema.&nbsp;These reactions are rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) or very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 users).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>somnolence<\/li><li>dizziness, headache<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the throat (sore throat), runny nose (in children)<\/li><li>diarrhea, nausea,&nbsp;dry mouth<\/li><li>fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>violent restlessness<\/li><li>paresthesia&nbsp;(abnormal sensations in the skin)<\/li><li>abdominal pain<\/li><li>itching&nbsp;, rash<\/li><li>asthenia&nbsp;(extreme weakness)<\/li><li>feeling of illness (feeling of weakness or general feeling of illness).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>allergic reactions, sometimes severe (very rare)<\/li><li>depression, hallucinations, aggression, confusion, insomnia<\/li><li>cramps<\/li><li>tachycardia&nbsp;(heart beating too fast)<\/li><li>abnormal liver function<\/li><li>hives<\/li><li>edema&nbsp;(swelling)<\/li><li>weight gain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 000 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>thrombocytopenia&nbsp;(decreased&nbsp;platelet count&nbsp;)<\/li><li>tics&nbsp;(recurrent involuntary muscle twitching)<\/li><li>fainting,&nbsp;dyskinesia&nbsp;(involuntary movements),&nbsp;dystonia&nbsp;(abnormal prolonged muscle contractions), tremors,&nbsp;dysgeusia&nbsp;(altered taste)<\/li><li>blurred vision, accommodation disorders (difficulty focusing the gaze), oculogyration (eyes have uncontrolled circulating movements)<\/li><li>angioedema&nbsp;(severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;causing swelling of the face and throat), recurrent rash<\/li><li>abnormal urinary excretion (bedwetting, pain when urinating and \/ or difficulty urinating).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased appetite<\/li><li>suicidal thoughts (recurring thoughts of or preoccupation with suicide), nightmares<\/li><li>memory loss, memory impairment<\/li><li>vertigo&nbsp;(feeling of rotation or movement)<\/li><li>urinary retention&nbsp;(inability to completely empty the bladder)<\/li><li>intense&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and\/or&nbsp;hives&nbsp;when treatment is stopped<\/li><li>rash with varicose veins<\/li><li>hepatitis&nbsp;(&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the liver).<\/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 Cetirizine STADA<\/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 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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is cetirizine dihydrochloride.&nbsp;One film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of cetirizine dihydrochloride.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, macrogol (400), magnesium stearate,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose (464).<\/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<p>White, round tablet with a notch on one side, the opposite side is smooth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: Printable packs of 7 or 14 tablets (without a prescription), 10, 15, 20, 21, 30, 40, 50 or 100 tablets (prescription).<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 Authorization Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46 A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cetirizine dihydrochloride is the active ingredient in Cetirizine Stada. 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