Description
Tradename:
Histazine
Compound:
Each tablet contains:
Cetirizine dihydrochloride – 10 mg.
Auxiliary components: lactose monohydrate, dibasic calcium phosphate, povidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate.
Properties:
Cetirizine dihydrochloride is a histamine antagonist, a metabolite of hydroxyzine, and blocks H1-histamine receptors. Prevents the development and facilitates the course of allergic reactions, has antipruritic and antiexudative effects. Reduces capillary permeability, prevents the development of tissue edema, relieves spasm of smooth muscles. In therapeutic doses it practically does not cause a sedative effect.
Indications:
For the relief of nasal and ocular symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. For the treatment of symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Directions for use and dosage:
Adults and adolescents over 12 years of age: 10 mg (1 tablet) 1 time per day.
Contraindications:
Children under 12 years old; hypersensitivity to the active substance, any of the other components in the composition, to hydroxyzine or any piperazine derivatives. Patients with severe renal failure. Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption. Pregnancy and lactation.
Precautionary measures:
Do not drink alcohol during treatment. Caution is recommended in patients with epilepsy and in patients at risk of seizures.
Side effects:
Minor effects on the central nervous system – drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue; difficulty urinating, dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, increased appetite.
Storage method:
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees. Keep away from sources of heat and moisture, out of the reach of children.
Package:
The cardboard box contains 2 blisters of 10 tablets, paper instructions.
