Cetirizin

Drug name: Cetirizine

Active Ingredients:

Cetirizine hydrochloride

Therapeutic actions: Cetirizine is selective blocker of histamine receptors. By blocking H1 histamine receptors Cetirizine impairs the effects of histamine to the blood vessels(capillaries dilating, increasing the permeability of the capillaries walls), decreases hyperemia and edema. Cetirizine successfully retards the development of skin reactions to histamine, specific allergens and cooling. Cetirizine also suppresses the activity of platelet-activating factor and P substance that induce the histamine secretion.

Maximal effect of Cetirizine occurs in 1 hours. The therapeutic effect lasts 24 hours.

Indications: Cetirizine is used to treat the following conditions:

Seasonal and all year round rhinitis
Pollen disease
Allergic conjunctivitis
chronic idiopathic hives
Angioedema
Complex treatment of atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema, bronchial

Contraindications and cautions: Do not take Cetirizine if you experience the following conditions:

Hypersensitivity to Cetirizine
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Liver failure
In children
Lactose intolerance

Warning!

Avoid prolonged use of this medication.
Use Cetirizine with caution in elderly age.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Cetirizine will experience it or any other.

CNS: drowsiness, tiredness, headache, dizziness
Digestive system: dry mouth, nausea
Allergic reactions: skin rash, Quincke's edema

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with Parlazin(cetirizine), please read the information provided with Parlazin (cetirizine) or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Cetirizine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.

Especially pay attention to the following drugs: Diazepam, Cimetidine, Azythromycin, Ketoconazole, Erythromycin.

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Cetirizine with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.