Atrizin Paediatric Drops2.5mg/ml
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Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Atrizin Paediatric Drops may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Atrizin Paediatric Drops is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing bab... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Atrizin Paediatric Drops is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Atrizin Paediatric Drops does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Atrizin Paediatric Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Atrizin Paediatric Drops may be needed. Please ... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Atrizin Paediatric Drops is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Atrizin Paediat... View More |
Introduction
Atrizin Paediatric Drops belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conju... View More
Uses of Atrizin Paediatric Drops
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Atrizin Paediatric Drops
- Sleepiness
How to use Atrizin Paediatric Drops
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atrizin Paediatric Drops m... View More
How Atrizin Paediatric Drops works
Atrizin Paediatric Drops is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a ... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Atrizin Paediatric Drops to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- It's much less likely to make you feel sleepy than other similar medications.
- It is okay to take Atrizin Paediatric Drops with most other medications as it has few drug interactions.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Atrizin Paediatric Drops can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Atrizin Paediatric Drops as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Atrizin Paediatric Drops at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Hay fever, Allergies, Urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Adult: 10 mg once daily or 5 mg bid. Elderly: Initially, 5 mg once daily. Hepatic impairment: Initially, 5 mg once daily.... View More
Child Dose
Oral Allergic conditions Child: 6-23 mth 2.5 mg once daily increased to max of 2.5 mg bid in childn >12 mth; 2-5 yr 5 mg once daily or in 2 divided do... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment GFR >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary GFR ? 50 mL/min: 5 mg PO qDay Peritoneal dialysis: 5 mg PO qDay Intermittent hemodial... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; lactation.
Mode of Action
Cetirizine is a potent and highly selective antagonist of the peripheral histamine H1-receptor on effector cells in the GI tract, blood vessels and resp... View More
Precaution
Hepatic or renal impairment; elderly; tasks requiring mental alertness eg, driving or operating heavy machinery; pregnancy. Lactation: Excreted in br... View More
Side Effect
>10% Somnolence (2-14%),Headache (11-14%) 1-10% Fatigue (5.9%),Dry mouth (5%),Dizziness (2%),Diarrhea (2-3%),Malaise (4%),Bronchospasm (2-3%),Vomit... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women Lactation Cetirizine has been reported to be present in human breast ... View More
Interaction
Additive CNS depression when administered concomitantly w/ other CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilisers).
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