The active substance of Zyrtec UCB is cetirizine dihydrochloride. Zyrtec UCB is an antiallergic drug.
Indications
Zyrtec UCB 10 mg film-coated tablets are indicated for adults and children aged 6 years and older:
- in relieving nasal and ocular symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis,
- in relieving the symptoms of hives.
Active substance: Cetirizine dihydrochloride
Composition
One coated tablet contains: | 10 mg cetirizine dihydrochloride. |
The other ingredients are: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, Opadry Y-1-7000 (hypromellose (E 464), titanium dioxide (E 171), macrogol 400). |
Dosage
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 2 equal doses.
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age
The recommended dose is 10 mg (1 tablet) once daily.
Children aged 6 to 12 years
The recommended dose is 5 mg twice daily (half a tablet twice daily).
Other forms of this medicine may be more suitable for children. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Patients with renal impairment
In patients with moderate renal impairment, the recommended dose is 5 mg once daily.
If you have severe kidney disease, please talk to your doctor who will adjust your dose accordingly.
If your child has kidney disease, talk to your doctor who will adjust the dose to suit your child’s needs.
If you feel that the effect of Zyrtec UCB 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 symptoms. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Treatment with cetirizine without a doctor’s recommendation should not last longer than 10 days.
Use of the drug in children and adolescents
Contraindications
When not to use Zyrtec UCB:
- 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
Taking Zyrtec UCB with food and drink
Food does not affect the absorption of Zyrtec UCB.
Zyrtec UCB film-coated tablets contain 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
White, oblong film-coated tablets with a breakline and the YY logo.
The package contains 7 or 10 film-coated tablets.
Storage method: 15°C – 25°C
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