What is Amertil Bio and how does it work?
The active substance of Amertil Bio is cetirizine dihydrochloride.
Amertil Bio is an antiallergic drug .
When is Amertil Bio used?
Amertil Bio is indicated for adults and children aged 6 years and over:
- in relieving nasal and ocular symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis,
- in relieving the symptoms of hives.
Active substance: Cetirizine dihydrochloride
Amertil Bio – composition
| One coated tablet contains: | 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride. |
| The other ingredients are: tablet core: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, crospovidone, magnesium stearate; coating composition: hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E 171) and macrogol 400. |
Dosage of Amertil Bio
Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The tablets should be swallowed with a glass of liquid.
The tablet can be divided into two equal doses.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age
10 mg (1 tablet) once daily.
Children aged 6 to 12 years:
½ tablet (5 mg) twice daily.
Patients with kidney problems
For patients with moderate kidney problems, the recommended dose is 5 mg once daily.
If you have severe kidney problems, talk to your doctor who will adjust the dose accordingly.
If your child has severe kidney problems, talk to your doctor who will adjust the dose to your child’s needs.
If you feel that the effect of Amertil Bio is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor.
Duration of treatment
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of the disease and is determined by the doctor.
Use of the drug in children and adolescents
When should you not take Amertil Bio?
- if you have severe kidney disease (severe renal failure with creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min),
- if you are allergic to cetirizine dihydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, to hydroxyzine or piperazine derivatives (active substances with a similar structure contained in other medicines).
Notes on use
Amertil Bio contains lactose.
If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Contents
PVC/PVDC/Aluminum blisters in a cardboard box. 10 coated tablets
Storage method: 15°C – 25°C
Responsible entity: BIOFARM
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