Acitrin-L2.5mg/5ml
Oral Solution
ACI Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Acitrin-L may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Acitrin-L is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Acitrin-L is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Acitrin-L may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Acitrin-L should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acitrin-L may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Acitrin-L is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Acitrin-L is recommended. |
Introduction
Acitrin-L belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some... View More
Uses of Acitrin-L
- Allergic conditions
Side effects of Acitrin-L
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Acitrin-L
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. Acitrin-L may be taken wit... View More
How Acitrin-L works
Acitrin-L is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messen... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Acitrin-L to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Stop taking Acitrin-L at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Indication
Allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Adult: 5mg once daily
Child Dose
Oral Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Chronic idiopathic urticaria Children 12 years of age and older: 5mg once daily Children 6 to 11 years of age: 2.5mg... View More
Renal Dose
>12 years CrCl: 50-80 mL/min: 2.5 mg PO qDay CrCl: 30-50 mL/min: 2.5 PO qODay CrCl: 10-30 mL/min: 2.5 mg every 3-4 days CrCl: <10 mL/min, hemodialys... View More
Contraindication
Lactation. End-stage renal disease (CrCl <10 ml/min) or haemodialysis patients. Child 6-11 yr with renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Levocetirizine is an active isomer of cetirizine which selectively competes w/ histamine for H1-receptor sites on effector cells in the GI tract, blood ... View More
Precaution
Renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Lactation: expected to be excreted in breast milk, avoid
Side Effect
1-10% Dry mouth,Fatigue,Nasopharyngitis,Pharyngitis Frequency Not Defined Somnolence, dizziness, pyrexia, cough, epistaxis, diarrhoea, vomiting, co... View More
Interaction
Possible additive adverse CNS effects w/ CNS depressants (e.g. sedatives, tranquilizers).
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