Cetirizine HEXAL for allergies in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
How to use?
Take the medicine.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of symptoms and/or the course of the disease. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to diarrhoea, 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 at the next prescribed time (i.e. not double the amount).
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 precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will personalise it, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
The medicine may be used for a maximum of 3 months after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.
Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist:
- Tendency to seizures, such as with:
- Epilepsy
- Impaired kidney function
Which age group should be considered?
- Infants and young children under 2 years of age: The medicine should not normally be used in this age group.
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 use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
- Diarrhoea
- restlessness
- 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 patients treated.
- Caution in case of allergy to the sweetener saccharin (E number E 954)!
- Parabens (preservatives e.g. E 214 - E 219) can cause hypersensitivity reactions, even with a time delay.
- Take care if you are intolerant to fructose (fruit sugar). If you have to follow a diabetes diet, you should take the sugar content into account.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?
The active ingredient helps with allergies and soothes 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 defence 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.
Application
- Allergic rhinitis, seasonal or year-round - persistent hives with no recognisable cause (chronic idiopathic urticaria)
Dosage
2.5 ml2 times dailyChildren aged 2-6 years regardless of meal time5 ml2 times dailyChildren aged 6-12 years regardless of meal time10 ml1 times dailyAdolescents aged 12 years and over and adults regardless of meal timeDosing aid: A measuring container is enclosed with the medicine to ensure correct dosing.Patients with kidney dysfunction: You may need to reduce the single or total dose or extend the dosing interval in consultation with your doctor.
